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Auf Schneeschuhen durch Grönland. Erster Band

By Fridtjof Nansen
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Ein persönlicher Reisebericht schildert eine geplante und durchgeführte Überquerung Grönlands auf Schneeschuhen, beginnend mit Motiven und Vorüberlegungen, Ausrüstung und Technik, Reiseetappen von Norwegen über Island bis zur Schiffsreise und dem Übergang ins Treibeis. Der Text verbindet praktische Anleitungen zu Ausrüstung und Schneeschuhlaufen mit logistischen Schilderungen von Driften, Landungsversuchen und Begegnungen mit arktischen Küstenbewohnern sowie Naturbeobachtungen, Problemen im Eis und Reflexionen über frühere Expeditionsversuche und Routen entlang der Ostküste.

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Fridtjof Nansen

Fridtjof Nansen was a Norwegian explorer, scientist, diplomat, and humanitarian, renowned for his pioneering Arctic expeditions in the late 19th century. His most notable work, "Farthest North," chronicles his remarkable journey aboard the ship 'Fram' from 1893 to 1896, where he ventured further north than anyone before him. Nansen's contributions to the understanding of polar regions and his studies on the Inuit culture, as seen in "Eskimo Life," reflect his deep engagement with both exploration and anthropology. Beyond his explorations, he played a significant role in humanitarian efforts, particularly during World War I, advocating for refugees and international cooperation.

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