Over the history of polar exploration towers one titanic father figure - Fridtjof Nansen. That a little known researcher in neurology from Bergen Museum was able to put together one of the first great journeys of exploration of our time is a tribute to the extraordinary force and magnetism of his personality. That he should show such extraordinary innovation in the use of sledges and skis, such attention to detail in areas such as diet and the make of sleeping bag is equally extraordinary. Although Nansen's success is ...
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Over the history of polar exploration towers one titanic father figure - Fridtjof Nansen. That a little known researcher in neurology from Bergen Museum was able to put together one of the first great journeys of exploration of our time is a tribute to the extraordinary force and magnetism of his personality. That he should show such extraordinary innovation in the use of sledges and skis, such attention to detail in areas such as diet and the make of sleeping bag is equally extraordinary. Although Nansen's success is overshadowed by the epic voyage of the Fram, his journey across Greenland in 1888 (eight attempts before him had failed) remains one of the most astonishing on record. Even the Eskimos were to regard his achievement in awe: '...now you will travel to the unknown world out there, you will possibly forget us among all the people, but we will never forget you.' On his return Nansen became a living legend - a third of the population of Oslo came out to greet him and he was awarded a sinecure for the rest of his life. His Greenland journey and the ensuring lecture tour inspired a surge in exploration across Europe. This, the first modern edition of The First Crossing of Greenland, removes the technical appendices, the historical sections on previous attempts to penetrate the ice field, and the detailed account of the Eskimos. The record of the incredible journey, however, remains intact.
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Add this copy of The First Crossing of Greenland to cart. $12.94, like new condition, Sold by Polar Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Llandudno, LL301DW, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2002 by BirlinBirlinn.
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Fine Condition. No Dust Jacket. 2002 Softcover Edition: 287 pages plus 24 pages of b/w photos, also b/w illustrations in text, map. Translated from the Norwegian by Hubert Majendie Gepp. Previous owners neat inscription verso front cover otherwise contents clean, appears unread. An abridged 1 volume edition of the original work produced in 1902 that none the less includes all of the narrative of Nansen and Otto Sverdrup, in the company of four others, and their journey to East Greenland to cross the ice cap on skis. The illustrations are based on photos and sketches by Nansen. A great read. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Arctic & Antarctic; Exploration. ISBN: 1841582166. ISBN/EAN: 9781841582160. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 3845.
Add this copy of The First Crossing of Greenland to cart. $53.96, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Birlinn Ltd.
Add this copy of The First Crossing of Greenland to cart. $115.52, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Birlinn Ltd.
