Auf Schneeschuhen durch Grönland. Zweiter Band

Name: Auf Schneeschuhen durch Grönland. Zweiter Band
Author: Fridtjof Nansen

By Fridtjof Nansen

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An extended travel narrative recounts a polar expedition crossing the island's inland ice, combining day-to-day field journal entries with descriptions of glaciers, weather, equipment, and survival techniques during marches, storms, and sea passages. Interleaved are visits to coastal settlements, detailed ethnographic observations of indigenous life—housing, clothing, hunting, social customs, and ceremonies—and accounts of small-boat and kayak travel. The text concludes with practical appendices summarizing scientific findings, climate and snow data, and route maps and illustrations that document both the journey and its geographic and natural observations.

About the Author

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.