02491cam a22003493u 4500 61181 UtSlPG 20260610134418.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 G Nansen, Fridtjof, 1861-1930 Vers le pôle Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier 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) "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.) Original publication data not identified Arctic regions -- Discovery and exploration "Fram" Expedition (1893-1896) Nansen, Fridtjof, 1861-1930 -- Travel -- Arctic regions Rabot, Charles, 1856-1944 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61181 102007 102007