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Farthest North, Volume I

Farthest North, Volume I

By: Fridtjof Nansen
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Embark on an extraordinary journey with Farthest North, Volume I, chronicling the daring expedition of the ship Fram from 1893 to 1896. Join Dr. Fridtjof Nansen and Lieutenant Johansen as they brave the Arctic wilderness on a grueling fifteen-month sleigh journey. This captivating account offers a detailed record of their adventures and challenges in one of the most remote regions on Earth, complemented by an insightful appendix from Otto Sverdrup. Discover the resilience of the human spirit and the breathtaking beauty of the polar landscape through Nansens vivid storytelling.Copyright Early Modern Science Social Sciences
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