calamaridog
08-10-2007, 05:54AM
This is the story of the FRAM and attempt by Nansen and Johansen to reach the North Pole. Nansen is a very colorful and brilliant man who won the Nobel Peace Prize. He was a renowned explorer, oceanographer, and statesman.
Many polar "experts" doubted Nansen's theories and denounced him as somewhat crazy.
The english translation is available from the Modern Library Exploration series edited by John Krakauer. This is a brilliant book and a must read for anyone remotely interested in polar exploration.
Many polar "experts" doubted Nansen's theories and denounced him as somewhat crazy.
The english translation is available from the Modern Library Exploration series edited by John Krakauer. This is a brilliant book and a must read for anyone remotely interested in polar exploration.