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LIFE AND EXPLORATIONS OF FRIDTJOF NANSEN

by J. Arthur Bain

Published by Walter Scott Ltd.. 1898

Almost very good condition. New edition revised and considerably enlarged. Fridtjof Nansen was a Scandinavian Arctic explorer, scientist, diplomat, and humanitarian. Blue cloth boards, gilt titles and vignettes. B/w photos. xix and 449 pages plus publisher adverts to rear.

Board edges rubbed, worn and frayed at corners. Prize plate to front pastedown. Text block browned. Some grubby marks to contents.

Stock no. 1830084

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Contents

  • Introduction
  • I. - Preterita
  • II. - Science, Sport, and Exploration
  • III. - Personalia
  • IV. - Greenland and its Inhabitants
  • V. - The First Crossing of Greenland
  • VI. - Fru Nansen
  • VII. - Nansen's Home
  • VIII. - The "Fram"
  • IX. - Arctic Equipment
  • X. - Where and Expedition is Needed
  • XI. - Arctic Sport
  • XII. - How ca the Polar Region be Crossed?
  • XIII. - Arctic Currents
  • XIV. - Nansen's Arctic Ship
  • XV. - Criticisms on Nansen's Plan
  • XVI. - "We are Thirteen all Told"
  • XVII. - The Departure
  • XVIII. - Three Years' Silence
  • XIX. - The Treasure Islands of the Arctics
  • XX. - Meeting of Nansen and Jackson
  • XXI. - Arctic Exploration Previous to Nansen
  • XXII. - Arctic Exploration Previous to Nansen (continued)
  • XXIII. - A Talk with Dr. Nansen
  • XXIV. - Conclusion

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