Fridtjof Nansen

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For one whole winter we were cut off from the world and immured among the Greenlanders. I dwelt in their huts, took part in their hunting, and tried, as well as I could, to live their life and learn their language. But one winter, unfortunately, is far too short a time in which to attain a thorough knowledge of so peculiar a people, its civilisation, and its ways of thoughtthat would require years of patient study. Nevertheless, I have tried in this book to record the impressions made upon me by the Eskimo and his polity, and have sought, as far as possible, to support them by quotations from former authors. There may even be things which a newcomer sees more clearly than an observer of many years standing, who lives in their midst.

Neu gesetzte Leseausgabe in moderner Schrift mit einem Nachwort von Tobias Wimbauer"Dieser Bericht uber meine ersten Erlebnisse im Eismeer ist zum groen Teil eine Wiedergabe des Tagebuchs, das der damals - 1882 - noch sehr junge Verfasser gefuhrt hat ... Dieses Buch ... versucht auch die Anschauungen uber Erscheinungen und Verhaltnisse in jener Eiswelt darzustellen, zu denen die Forschungen eines ganzen Lebens gefuhrt haben."

L’expédition de M. Nansen au Grönland est une des explorations les plus hardies, les plus fécondes en résultats, entreprises depuis longtemps dans les régions arctiques. Pour la première fois, l’imme

Contributor: Otto Sverdrup

After the successful publication of his biography (1998) and his brilliant polar journal Farthest North (2000), Fridtjof Nansen has in the past years recaptured his reputation as a modern Viking (Daily Mail) which he enjoyed a century ago. This book is an abridgement of the two volumes of journals he edited of his daring crossing of the icy, treacherous snow plains of Greenland. At the time, before his famous arctic journey, no one had ever succeeded in penetrating the depths of Greenland. His ideas for crossing, upwards with dogs which would be eaten on the way, and downwards by skiing, were received with scathing contempt as contemporary thinking favoured large expeditions with numerous servants for survival.

Este libro descubre la expedición del barco noruego Fram de 1893 a 1896 en una de las regiones más inhóspitas de nuestro planeta. Para demostrar su teoría de que una corriente marina permitía cruzar el Círculo Polar Ártico, Nansen y sus compañeros se dejaron atrapar por los hielos y siguieron la deriva del casquete polar durante tres años. 

"If Outside magazine had been around during the first turn of the century, Fridtjof Nansen would have been its No. 1 cover boy."The Chicago Sun-Times In September of 1893, Norwegian zoologist Fridtjof Nansen and crew manned the schooner Fram, intending to drift, frozen in the Arctic pack-ice, to the North Pole. When it became clear that they would miss the pole, Nansen and companion Hjalmar Johansen struck off by themselves. Racing the shrinking pack-ice, they attempted, by dog-sled, to go "farthest north." They survived a winter in a moss hut eating walruses and polar bears, and the public assumed they were dead. In the spring of 1896, after three years of trekking, and having made it to within four degrees of the pole, they returned to safety. Nansens narrative stands with the best writing on polar exploration. 20 b/w photographs.Skyhorse Publishing, along with our Arcade, Good Books, Sports Publishing, and Yucca imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of biographies, autobiographies, and memoirs. Our list includes biographies on well-known historical figures like Benjamin Franklin, Nelson Mandela, and Alexander Graham Bell, as well as villains from history, such as Heinrich Himmler, John Wayne Gacy, and O. J. Simpson. We have also published survivor stories of World War II, memoirs about overcoming adversity, first-hand tales of adventure, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

In 1893 Fridtjof Nansen set sail for the North Pole in the Fram, a ship specially designed to be frozen into the polar ice cap, withstand its crushing pressures and drift to the Pole. Experts said that such a mission was tantamount to suicide, but this is the stirring first-person account of its historic success. Nansen tells of his expeditions struggle against snowdrifts, ice floes, polar bears, scurvy, gnawing hunger, and the seemingly endless polar night that transformed the Fram into a "cold prison of loneliness." Setting out in the end on a harrowing fifteen-month sledge journey to reach his destination by foot, he was required to share a sleeping bag of rotting reindeer fur and to feed the weaker sled dogs to the stronger ones. This edition contains new abridgement from the original famous two volumes (1896).

« Le 24 juin 1893, en Norvège, le jour de la fête de l’été. Pour nous, il arrive plein de tristesse. C’est le moment du départ. Je quitte ma maison, et seul je descends à travers le jardin vers la gr

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Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship "Fram", 1893-96 and of a Fifteen Months Sleigh Journey by Dr. Nansen and Lieut. Johansen / by Fridtjof Nansen ; with an Appendix by Otto Sverdr

Per primera vegada en català, es publica una de les grans gestes de l’exploració polar del segle XIX. L’any 1888, Fridtjof Nansen, un jove científic noruec aleshores desconegut, va liderar la primera

In Farthest North, renowned explorer and scientist Fridtjof Nansen invites readers on an exhilarating journey through the Arctic landscape, blending meticulous exploration with vivid narrative style. The book chronicles Nansens audacious attempt to chart the Arctic regions, emphasizing both the physical adversity faced during the expedition and the profound internal reflections that accompany such extreme endeavors. Written in a time when exploration was both a scientific pursuit and a quest for national prestige, Nansens work stands as a testament to human resilience, capturing the beauty and brutality of one of the planets most forbidding frontiers. Fridtjof Nansen, a polymath who excelled as a scientist, diplomat, and humanitarian, was deeply influenced by his academic background in zoology and his passion for icebound exploration. His earlier achievements, including the development of pioneering techniques in oceanography, laid the groundwork for this ambitious Arctic venture. Nansens unique combination of scholarly inquiry and adventurous spirit thus informs Farthest North, illuminating the interconnection between scientific knowledge and human experience in uncharted territories. This compelling narrative is essential reading for enthusiasts of adventure, science, and the Arctic. Nansens eloquent prose not only enthralls but also educates, making the complexities of exploration accessible to readers. Farthest North is a vital contribution to the genre of exploration literature and remains an enduring inspiration for those who yearn to push the boundaries of our understanding.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- A succinct Introduction situates the works timeless appeal and themes.- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the eras events and influences that shaped the writing.- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the authors life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the works messages, connecting them to modern life.- Handpicked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

In "Farthest North (The Complete Two-Volume Edition)," Fridtjof Nansen invites readers on a breathtaking expedition through the uncharted Arctic wilderness. The work is not merely a travel narrative; it is a profound meditation on the human spirits resilience amidst the relentless forces of nature. Nansens vivid descriptions and meticulous observations bring the icy landscape to life, while his literary style oscillates between scientific rigor and poetic introspection, reflecting the duality of exploration both as a physical journey and an existential quest. This detailed account of his 1893-1896 voyage aboard the Fram contributes significantly to Arctic exploration literature and offers insights into the early 20th-century scientific endeavors amidst a backdrop of political and environmental concerns. Fridtjof Nansen was a Norwegian explorer, scientist, and humanitarian whose diverse experiences profoundly influenced this masterpiece. With a background in zoology and deep-seated explorative instincts, his desire to push human limits led him to traverse regions previously deemed inhospitable. His achievements laid the groundwork for subsequent Arctic research, fueling interest in the poles and efforts towards advancing our understanding of the natural world. "Farthest North" is an essential read for anyone fascinated by adventure, exploration, or the intricate relationship between humanity and the environment. Nansens articulate prose and rich narrative compel readers to reflect on the determination required to venture into the unknown, making this a timeless classic that resonates with adventurers and scholars alike.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- A succinct Introduction situates the works timeless appeal and themes.- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the eras events and influences that shaped the writing.- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the authors life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the works messages, connecting them to modern life.- Handpicked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Nansens "Fram" expedition was an attempt by the Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen to reach the geographical North Pole by harnessing the natural east-west current of the Arctic Ocean. Despite much discouragement from other polar explorers, in 1893, Nansen took his schooner "Fram", specially designed to withstand the relentless chalenges of the poles, to the New Siberian Islands in the eastern Arctic Ocean, froze her into the pack ice, and waited for the drift to carry her towards the North Pole.Three years later, Frederick Jackson, who had organized his own expedition to Franz Josef Land, was astonished to see "a tall man, wearing a soft felt hat, loosely made, voluminous clothes and long shaggy hair and beard, all reeking with black grease". After a moments awkward hesitation, Jackson recognized his visitor: "You are Nansen, arent you?", and received the reply "Yes, I am Nansen."Nansens first task on his return was to write his account of the voyage. This he did remarkably quickly, producing 300,000 words of Norwegian text by November 1896; the English translation, titled "Farthest North" was ready in January 1897. The book was an instant success, and secured Nansens long-term financial future. Although Nansen retired from exploration after this expedition, the methods of travel and survival he developed with Johansen influenced all the polar expeditions, north and south, which followed in the subsequent three decades.In his brilliant and spellbound first-person account of this epic polar expedition, Nansen vividly describes the dangerous voyage he took with his crew in the "Fram", and the 15-month-long attempt to reach the North Pole by sledge, when realizing that the ship would not drift to the pole, he departed with Johansen alone and faced on foot the drifting ice, violent storms, the extreme cold of the Arctic winter and the attacks of wild animals, like polar bears and walruses. "Farthest North" is an unforgettable tale and a unique chance to accompany one of the worlds greatest explorers on one of historys most daring expeditions.

Nansens "Fram" expedition was an attempt by the Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen to reach the geographical North Pole by harnessing the natural eastwest current of the Arctic Ocean. In the face of much discouragement from other polar explorers, in 1893, Nansen took his ship "Fram" to the New Siberian Islands in the eastern Arctic Ocean, froze her into the pack ice, and waited for the drift to carry her towards the pole.Three years later, Frederick Jackson, who had organised his own expedition to Franz Josef Land, was astonished to see"saw "a tall man, wearing a soft felt hat, loosely made, voluminous clothes and long shaggy hair and beard, all reeking with black grease". After a moments awkward hesitation, Jackson recognized his visitor: "You are Nansen, arent you?", and received the reply "Yes, I am Nansen."Nansens first task on his return was to write his account of his voyage. This he did remarkably quickly, producing 300,000 words of Norwegian text by November 1896; the English translation, titled was ready in January 1897. The book was an instant success, and secured Nansens long-term financial future.Although Nansen retired from exploration after this expedition, the methods of travel and survival he developed with Johansen influenced all the polar expeditions, north and south, which followed in the subsequent three decades.