Fridtjof Nansen, een Noorse ontdekkingsreiziger en wetenschapper, werd beroemd om zijn gedurfde Fram-expeditie. Zijn streven was erop gericht de Noordpool te bereiken door gebruik te maken van de natuurlijke drift van het poolijs. Nansen's aanpak richtte zich op nauwgezette langetermijnplanning en resourcebeheer, waardoor hij een inspirerende figuur werd voor elke avonturier.
One of Norway's most celebrated historical figures, Fridtjof Nansen recounts the tumultuous union of Norway and Sweden. Drawing on his own experience as a diplomat, Nansen provides a compelling narrative of this pivotal period in Scandinavian history.
This book presents the groundbreaking oceanographic research conducted by the Isachsen-Spitsbergen Expedition in 1910. Utilizing the latest technologies and techniques, the researchers were able to uncover important information about the physical and biological properties of the sea west of Spitsbergen, shedding new light on this little-understood region of the ocean.
This volume, part of a series documenting the findings of the 1893-1896 Norwegian North Polar Expedition, focuses on scientific results. Featuring contributions from expedition leader Fridtjof Nansen and other leading scientists, the text covers topics including glaciology, meteorology, and oceanography. Lavishly illustrated with maps, photographs, and other illustrations, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in polar exploration and scientific discovery.
This incredible book tells the story of Fridtjof Nansen's epic voyage of exploration to the Arctic in 1893-1896. It provides a fascinating insight into one of the greatest polar expeditions of all time, and includes detailed accounts of the experiences of Nansen and his crew.
Fridtjof Nansen was one of the greatest polar explorers of the 19th century, and this book tells the story of his Arctic expeditions. S.L. Berens provides a vivid and detailed account of Nansen's experiences as he attempted to traverse the treacherous and unforgiving terrain of the Arctic. He also explores the scientific discoveries that Nansen made during his journeys and sheds light on the cultural and historical context in which his expeditions took place. This book is an engrossing and informative read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the natural world.
This fascinating book tells the story of Arctic exploration in the early centuries of European history. Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, including diaries, journals, and official records, the authors offer a detailed and vivid account of the challenges faced by early explorers in their quest to reach the polar regions. With compelling writing and engaging characters, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the natural world.
Der erste Band der Dokumentation über die norwegische Polarexpedition von 1893 bis 1896 bietet einen tiefen Einblick in die Herausforderungen und Entdeckungen der Expeditionsteilnehmer. Der hochwertige Nachdruck der Originalausgabe von 1898 bewahrt die authentischen Berichte und Erlebnisse der Forscher in der extremen Kälte und Dunkelheit der Arktis. Historische Details und persönliche Erzählungen machen dieses Werk zu einer wertvollen Quelle für alle, die sich für Polarreisen und die Geschichte der Erforschung interessieren.