{"product_id":"the-first-crossing-of-greenland-paperback-9781108031103","title":"The First Crossing of Greenland (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108031103","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe First Crossing of Greenland\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn this 1890 publication Fridtjof Nansen recounts the first successful crossing of the interior of Greenland.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eFridtjof Nansen (Author), Hubert Majendie Gepp (Translated by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108031103, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 18 May 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e542 pages, 77 b\/w illus.  2 maps\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 3.1 cm, 0.68 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eFirst published in English in 1890, this book by Norwegian explorer and scientist Fridtjof Nansen (1861–1930) recounts the first crossing of the Greenland interior in 1888, an expedition that took two months. Learning from previous failed attempts, Nansen suggested crossing from the uninhabited east to the inhabited west of Greenland, an innovation that proved successful. Nansen's account was translated by Hubert Majendie Gepp and includes an introduction written by the secretary of the Royal Geographical Society. Volume 2 begins with the party setting out for the west, and includes lextensive descriptions of the climate and encounters with Inuit peoples. The book closes with the party reaching the west coast and journeying home. Volume 2 also includes an appendix of the scientific discoveries of the expedition. Nansen, who later served as delegate to the League of Nations, was awarded the 1922 Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian endeavours.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e17. Our start for the west coast - the ascent of the ice\u003cbr\u003e 18. The crossing of the 'Inland Ice' - we change our course for Godthaab - some features of the climate and the snow\u003cbr\u003e 19. The crossing of the 'Inland Ice' - a storm in the interior - our domestic life\u003cbr\u003e 20. The crossing of the 'Inland Ice' - the first sight of land and first drink of water\u003cbr\u003e 21. The crossing of the 'Inland Ice' - the descent to Ameralikfjord\u003cbr\u003e 22. Our voyage, and arrival at Godthaab\u003cbr\u003e 23. Waiting in Ameralikfjord\u003cbr\u003e 24. An Eskimo narrative\u003cbr\u003e 25. Winter-quarters at Godthaab\u003cbr\u003e 26. The Eskimo of Greenland\u003cbr\u003e 27. A shooting trip to Ameralikfjord\u003cbr\u003e 28. First lessons in the 'kayak'\u003cbr\u003e 29. Christmas at Godthaab\u003cbr\u003e 30. Sardlok and Kangek - notes from my diary\u003cbr\u003e 31. Further attempts on the 'Inland Ice' - the ship! the ship! - the voyage home\u003cbr\u003e Appendix - the scientific results of the expedition and some considerations suggested thereby\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Historical geography [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Historical geography\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Historical%20geography%20%5BHBTP%5D%22\"\u003eHBTP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45913195544856,"sku":"9781108031103","price":42.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108031103i_ab2953d1-2c63-474e-8ed0-fccf867ccc6c.jpg?v=1694873649","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-first-crossing-of-greenland-paperback-9781108031103","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}