Publisher's Synopsis
Across Greenland�������s Ice Fields: The Adventures Of Nansen And Peary On The Great Ice Cap (1902) is a historical account of the expeditions undertaken by Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen and American explorer Robert Peary in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book, written by Mary Douglas, details the challenges and triumphs of these two explorers as they traversed the treacherous terrain of Greenland's ice fields, battling harsh weather conditions, dangerous crevasses, and extreme isolation. Nansen's expedition, which took place in 1888, saw him and his team travel over 400 miles across the ice cap, using skis and sleds pulled by dogs. The expedition was a success, with Nansen becoming the first person to cross the ice cap and return alive. Peary's expedition, which took place in 1892, was equally challenging, with Peary and his team travelling over 1,000 miles across the ice cap. The book provides a detailed account of the different strategies used by Nansen and Peary, as well as the equipment and supplies they carried with them. It also explores the cultural and political factors that motivated these explorers, such as national pride and a desire for scientific discovery. Overall, Across Greenland�������s Ice Fields is a fascinating historical account of two of the most daring and accomplished explorers of their time, and their incredible feats of endurance and bravery in the face of extreme adversity.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.
