Farthest North (The Complete Two-Volume Edition) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. The Fram Expedition, Arctic Ice Drift, and a Historic Quest for the North PoleBy Fridtjof Nansen
Length31h 50m
About this audiobook
Farthest North (The Complete Two-Volume Edition) is Fridtjof Nansen's monumental account of the 1893–1896 Fram expedition, an audacious attempt to reach the North Pole by allowing a specially designed ship to drift with the polar ice. Combining expedition diary, scientific observation, and high adventure, the work moves between precise records of temperature, currents, and geography and lyrical evocations of Arctic silence, danger, and sublimity. In the tradition of nineteenth-century exploration literature, it transforms endurance into knowledge. Nansen was uniquely equipped to write such a book. A Norwegian zoologist, oceanographer, skier, and explorer, he had already achieved fame by crossing Greenland's ice cap in 1888. His scientific training shaped both the expedition's conception and the narrative's disciplined attention to evidence. The Fram itself embodied his intellectual daring: built to withstand ice pressure, it was a hypothesis made seaworthy. Nansen's later humanitarian and diplomatic career further reflects the moral seriousness evident in these pages. This complete edition is highly recommended to readers of polar history, travel writing, environmental literature, and the history of science. It offers not merely a tale of hardship, but a profound meditation on courage, method, comradeship, and humanity's restless desire to understand the unknown.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.4 (865)
Includes Goodreads, Amazon
GenreTravel
Length31 hrs 50 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 13, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Farthest North (The Complete Two-Volume Edition) (Annotated)
12Volume 2 (pt. 1)
2Introduction
13Volume 2 (pt. 2)
3Synopsis
14Volume 2 (pt. 3)
4Historical Context
15Volume 2 (pt. 4)
5Author Biography
16Volume 2 (pt. 5)
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6Volume 1 (pt. 1)
17Volume 2 (pt. 6)
7Volume 1 (pt. 2)
18Volume 2 (pt. 7)
8Volume 1 (pt. 3)
19Analysis
9Volume 1 (pt. 4)
20Reflection
10Volume 1 (pt. 5)
21Memorable Quotes
11Volume 1 (pt. 6)
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