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100 1 _aNansen, Fridtjof,
_d1861-1930
245 1 0 _aFarthest North, Vol. II :
_bBeing the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aPart 2 of translation of: Fram over Polhavet.
500 _aRelease date is 2010-10-23
508 _aJeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg.
520 _a"Farthest North, Vol. II" by Fridtjof Nansen is an historical account detailing a polar expedition conducted aboard the ship "Fram" during the late 19th century. This volume chronicles the preparations and challenges faced by Nansen and his team as they embark on a sledge journey into unknown Arctic territories, striving for important discoveries in unforgiving environments. The book highlights the intense physical and psychological trials encountered by the explorers, while showcasing their resolve to push the boundaries of human exploration. The opening of the volume sets the stage for the sledge expedition, as Dr. Nansen deliberates the responsibilities of leadership and selects his companion, Johansen, to accompany him. They discuss preparations, including the design and construction of kayaks and sledges vital for their journey ahead. As they ready themselves for potentially life-threatening challenges, Nansen reflects both on the uncertainties of their venture and the tasks that lie ahead—emphasizing their commitment to scientific investigation amidst the stark beauty and relentless cold of the Arctic wilderness. Throughout these preparations, themes of courage, camaraderie, and the existential thoughts of the future permeate their discussions, revealing the complex struggles faced by polar explorers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aArctic regions
653 _a"Fram" Expedition (1893-1896)
700 1 _aSverdrup, Otto Neumann,
_d1854-1930
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34120
999 _c74966
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