"In Northern Mists: Arctic Exploration in Early Times (Volume 2 of 2)" by Fridtjof Nansen is a recounting of early Norse voyages to places like Greenland and Vinland in North America. The account details interactions between Norse explorers and the indigenous Skrælings, explores the meaning of Norse place names, and recounts various maritime journeys. The book uses Icelandic geography, medieval texts, and classical legends to examine the Norse explorers' encounters with the Skrælings, suggesting a blending of myth and reality in the Norse understanding of the New World and its inhabitants. The central themes show how the Norse mixed folklore and stories with historical accounts of exploring the unknown.
In Northern Mists: Arctic Exploration in Early Times (Volume 2 of 2)
By Fridtjof Nansen
Sailing into icy seas, daring voyagers encounter strange lands and mysterious people, blurring the line between epic tales and true discovery.
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About the AuthorFridtjof Wedel-Jarlsberg Nansen was a Norwegian polymath and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. He gained prominence at various points in his life as an explorer, scientist, diplomat, humanitarian and co-founded the Fatherland League.
Fridtjof Wedel-Jarlsberg Nansen was a Norwegian polymath and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. He gained prominence at various points in his life as an explorer, scientist, diplomat, humanitarian and co-founded the Fatherland League.
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