Publisher's Synopsis
On The Bottom Deposits Of The North Polar Sea; On Dead Water; Protozoa On The Ice Floes Of The North Polar Sea is a scientific book written by Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen and originally published in 1906. The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different aspect of Nansen's polar expeditions.The first part, On The Bottom Deposits Of The North Polar Sea, describes Nansen's observations of the sea floor during his 1893-1896 Arctic expedition aboard the Fram. He discusses the composition of the sediment, the presence of marine life, and the depth and topography of the sea floor.The second part, On Dead Water, explores a phenomenon that Nansen observed during his expedition: the slowing down of the ship's progress due to a layer of stagnant water beneath the surface. Nansen describes his experiments to understand this phenomenon and its implications for navigation in the Arctic.The third part, Protozoa On The Ice Floes Of The North Polar Sea, focuses on Nansen's observations of microscopic organisms living on the ice floes of the Arctic. He describes the different species he found, their distribution, and their role in the Arctic ecosystem.Overall, On The Bottom Deposits Of The North Polar Sea; On Dead Water; Protozoa On The Ice Floes Of The North Polar Sea is a detailed and informative account of Nansen's scientific observations during his Arctic expeditions. It provides valuable insights into the geology, hydrology, and biology 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.
