Fridtjof Nansen was one of the greatest polar explorers of the 19th century, and this book tells the story of his Arctic expeditions. S.L. Berens provides a vivid and detailed account of Nansen's experiences as he attempted to traverse the treacherous and unforgiving terrain of the Arctic. He also explores the scientific discoveries that Nansen made during his journeys and sheds light on the cultural and historical context in which his expeditions took place. This book is an engrossing and informative read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the natural world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.