Farthest North, Vol. II : Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nansen, Fridtjof, 1861-1930

Contributor:

Sverdrup, Otto Neumann, 1854-1930

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"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.)

Credits:

Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Part 2 of translation of: Fram over Polhavet.

Release date is 2010-10-23