Book Description:  Published in London by George Newnes Ltd, 1898. Hardcover. Book Condition: Good. 8vo. Complete in 2 volumes.  Volume 1. 480pp. Volume 2. 456pp. Large folding map to the rear of volume 1, colour plate + numerous b/w plates & ills. as called for. Bound in uniform contemporary cloth, lettered in silver. Spine a little faded, ends bumped, minor rubbing to the covers. Internally the pages are a little age toned, but generally clean and tight.  

Nansen, one of the most significant figures in the history of Arctic exploration was originally a naturalist. He decided in 1888 to attempt the crossing of Greenland, and with five companions, including Otto Sverdrup, set off in June of that year. The crossing, by small boat, ski and sledge, achieved many important scientific objectives, including meteorological observations, as well as illustrating the ideal methods of Arctic travel. His most important achievements were on the Fram Expedition of 1893-96. He established the nature and drift of the Arctic ice-pack, having deliberately allowed the ship, built to his own design, to be frozen into the ice. During the expedition, Nansen, with one companion and 3 dog sledges, achieved the highest latitude yet attained.

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