Farthest North, Vol. I Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896

"Farthest North, Vol. I" by Fridtjof Nansen is a true story about an amazing trip to the Arctic in the late 1800s. It tells about the ship "Fram" and its voyage from 1893 to 1896, including a long and difficult sled journey by Nansen and another explorer. The book showcases the excitement of adventure and the tough challenges of exploring the North Pole, highlighting how strong people can be when trying to learn new things. At the beginning, Nansen talks about why he wants to take on this big expedition, mentioning past attempts to reach the North Pole and the reasons people wanted to go there. He explains how mysterious and interesting the icy lands are and remembers the sacrifices of explorers before him. The first part of the book really shows how curious and brave people can be, as it introduces Nansen's plans for the trip, how the Fram was built and prepared, and the difficulties and dreams of discovering new things in the unknown Arctic.