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Farthest North

The Epic Adventure of a Visionary Explorer

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In September 1893, Norwegian zoologist Fridtjof Nansen and his crew set sail on the Fram, aiming to drift through the Arctic ice to the North Pole. When it became apparent they would not reach their destination, Nansen and companion Hjalmar Johansen decided to venture out alone. Battling the relentless pack-ice, they embarked on a dog-sled journey to achieve the title of "farthest north." Their survival depended on a winter spent in a moss hut, subsisting on walrus and polar bear meat, while the world presumed they were lost. After three grueling years of exploration, they returned in the spring of 1896, having reached within four degrees of the pole. Nansen's account is a remarkable addition to polar exploration literature, showcasing both the challenges and triumphs of their expedition. The narrative is complemented by 20 black-and-white photographs, enriching the reader's experience. Skyhorse Publishing, along with its imprints, is dedicated to a diverse array of biographies and memoirs, featuring both celebrated historical figures and lesser-known stories of resilience and adventure.

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Farthest North, Fridtjof Nansen

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Rok vydania
2008
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Podtitul
The Epic Adventure of a Visionary Explorer
Jazyk
anglicky
Rok vydania
2008
Väzba
mäkká
Počet strán
678
ISBN10
1602392374
ISBN13
9781602392373
Série
Pôvodný názov
Fram over polhavet
Hodnotenie
4,3 z 5
Anotácia
In September 1893, Norwegian zoologist Fridtjof Nansen and his crew set sail on the Fram, aiming to drift through the Arctic ice to the North Pole. When it became apparent they would not reach their destination, Nansen and companion Hjalmar Johansen decided to venture out alone. Battling the relentless pack-ice, they embarked on a dog-sled journey to achieve the title of "farthest north." Their survival depended on a winter spent in a moss hut, subsisting on walrus and polar bear meat, while the world presumed they were lost. After three grueling years of exploration, they returned in the spring of 1896, having reached within four degrees of the pole. Nansen's account is a remarkable addition to polar exploration literature, showcasing both the challenges and triumphs of their expedition. The narrative is complemented by 20 black-and-white photographs, enriching the reader's experience. Skyhorse Publishing, along with its imprints, is dedicated to a diverse array of biographies and memoirs, featuring both celebrated historical figures and lesser-known stories of resilience and adventure.