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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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Titel
Farthest North
Untertitel
The Epic Adventure of a Visionary Explorer
Sprache
Englisch
Autor*innen
Fridtjof Nansen
Erscheinungsdatum
2008
Einband
Paperback
Seitenzahl
678
ISBN10
1602392374
ISBN13
9781602392373
Reihe
Originaltitel
Fram over polhavet
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Beschreibung
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.