Publisher's Synopsis
Across Greenland's Ice Fields is a historical account of the expeditions of two famous explorers, Fridtjof Nansen and Robert Peary, as they traverse the vast and treacherous ice cap of Greenland. Written by Mary Douglas and originally published in 1902, the book documents the challenges and triumphs of Nansen and Peary's expeditions, including their encounters with harsh weather, dangerous crevasses, and the indigenous people of Greenland. The book provides a detailed description of the equipment and techniques used by the explorers, as well as their interactions with each other and their support teams. It also includes vivid descriptions of the stunning natural beauty of Greenland and the Arctic, as well as the hardships and dangers of exploring such a remote and unforgiving landscape.Through her detailed research and engaging writing style, Douglas brings the reader on a thrilling adventure across the ice fields of Greenland, providing a fascinating glimpse into the world of Arctic exploration in the early 20th century. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration or the natural wonders of the Arctic.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
