Nansen, Fridtjof 1861-1930 creator Bloch, Andreas 1860-1917 Holmboe, Thorolf 1866-1935 Nielsen, Eivind 1864-1939 Werenskiold, Erik Theodor 1855-1938 Mann, Mathilde 1859-1925 text utu 2023 monographic de 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Auf Schneeschuhen durch Grönland. Erster Band" by Fridtjof Nansen is a travelogue and exploration narrative written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles Nansen's ambitious plan to traverse Greenland on snowshoes, detailing not only the physical journey but also the motivations, preparations, and challenges that accompany such an endeavor. It provides an immersive glimpse into the Arctic exploration of the time, showcasing Nansen's determination and the nuances of polar travel. At the start of the narrative, Nansen reflects on his initial encounter with the Greenlandic coast aboard a seal-hunting ship in 1882, during which he became enamored with the untamed beauty and mystery of the land. After contemplating various logistical challenges, he formulates an audacious plan to traverse Greenland starting from the East Coast to reach the more civilized West. The opening sets the stage for the expedition, introduces his motivations, and hints at the complexities of both the environment and the human endeavor he is about to undertake, laying a foundation for the detailed preparation and subsequent adventures that will follow in the journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Translation of part 1 of: Paa ski over Grønland. Release date is 2023-08-06 The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Originally published: Hamburg: Verlagsanstalt und Druckerei Actien-Gesellschaft, 1898 Greenland -- Description and travel Arctic regions -- Description and travel Skis and skiing G Hamburg: Verlagsanstalt und Druckerei Actien-Gesellschaft, 1898 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71354 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71354 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134641.0 71354