Nansen And The Frozen North

Nansen And The Frozen North: With Reminiscences Of Arctic Exploration (1897) is a non-fiction book written by John Black. The book is a detailed account of the Arctic explorations of Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen. The author provides a comprehensive overview of Nansen's expeditions, including his famous attempt to reach the North Pole on the ship Fram. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Nansen's explorations. The author describes Nansen's journey across the Greenland ice cap, his attempt to reach the North Pole on skis, and his subsequent drift across the Arctic Ocean on the Fram. The book also includes reminiscences of other Arctic explorers, such as Sir John Franklin and Robert Peary.The author's writing style is engaging and informative, providing readers with a clear understanding of the challenges faced by Arctic explorers. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the harsh Arctic landscape, as well as the dangers and difficulties encountered by Nansen and his fellow explorers. Overall, Nansen And The Frozen North: With Reminiscences Of Arctic Exploration (1897) is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of Arctic exploration. It provides a fascinating insight into the life and achievements of one of the most famous explorers of the Arctic region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.