Farthest North by Fridtjof Nansen
"Farthest North" is a riveting firsthand account of a polar expedition undertaken in the late 19th century. The author, a Norwegian explorer, recounts his daring attempt to reach the North Pole by allowing his specially designed ship to be frozen into the Arctic ice and carried by the drift. The narrative includes fascinating descriptions of the Arctic environment, thrilling tales of survival against harsh conditions, and scientific observations. The expedition, although it did not reach the North Pole, achieved the highest latitude to that date and contributed significantly to Arctic exploration.
The 3549th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1897
- Nationality
- Norwegian
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 656
- Words
- 194,000
- Original Language
- Norwegian
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This book is on the following lists:
- 11th on Extreme Classics: The 100 Greatest Adventure Books of All Time (National Geographic Adventure Magazine)
- The Best Travel Books of All Time, According to Authors (Condé Nast)