Vers le pôle
Nansen, Fridtjof, 1861-1930
Vers le pôle - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Abridged translation of: Fram over Polhavet. Release date is 2020-01-16
Produced by Laurent Vogel, Stephen Hope, Hans Pieterse and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale
de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) Produced by Laurent Vogel, Stephen Hope, Hans Pieterse and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale
de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)
"Vers le pôle" by Fridtjof Nansen is an exploratory account written in the late 19th century. This work details Nansen's daring attempts to reach the North Pole, chronicling the challenges faced by him and his crew aboard the specially crafted ship "Fram". The narrative not only focuses on the adventurous journey but also emphasizes the scientific contributions made during the expedition. The opening of the book sets the stage for Nansen's ambitious undertaking, reflecting his deep admiration for the historical feats of earlier explorers who attempted to breach the icy barriers of the polar regions. It highlights his innovative plan to ride the ice drift towards the pole, rather than forcefully navigating through treacherous waters. Through personal reflections mixed with technical preparations and historical context, Nansen introduces the reader to his crew and the meticulous planning involved in the expedition. As the "Fram" departs from Norway, the atmosphere is filled with a mixture of excitement and foreboding, hinting at the monumental challenges that lie ahead in uncharted territories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Arctic regions -- Discovery and exploration "Fram" Expedition (1893-1896) Nansen, Fridtjof, 1861-1930 -- Travel -- Arctic regions
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Vers le pôle - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Abridged translation of: Fram over Polhavet. Release date is 2020-01-16
Produced by Laurent Vogel, Stephen Hope, Hans Pieterse and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale
de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) Produced by Laurent Vogel, Stephen Hope, Hans Pieterse and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale
de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)
"Vers le pôle" by Fridtjof Nansen is an exploratory account written in the late 19th century. This work details Nansen's daring attempts to reach the North Pole, chronicling the challenges faced by him and his crew aboard the specially crafted ship "Fram". The narrative not only focuses on the adventurous journey but also emphasizes the scientific contributions made during the expedition. The opening of the book sets the stage for Nansen's ambitious undertaking, reflecting his deep admiration for the historical feats of earlier explorers who attempted to breach the icy barriers of the polar regions. It highlights his innovative plan to ride the ice drift towards the pole, rather than forcefully navigating through treacherous waters. Through personal reflections mixed with technical preparations and historical context, Nansen introduces the reader to his crew and the meticulous planning involved in the expedition. As the "Fram" departs from Norway, the atmosphere is filled with a mixture of excitement and foreboding, hinting at the monumental challenges that lie ahead in uncharted territories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Arctic regions -- Discovery and exploration "Fram" Expedition (1893-1896) Nansen, Fridtjof, 1861-1930 -- Travel -- Arctic regions
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