Across Greenland on Skis - an intriguing account of the First successful Crossing of Greenland.
Nansen wa.
The interior of this barren land had remained completely unexplored, and in scientific circles of the time the most diversified and remarkable theories were held on conditions there.
As early as 1882, Nansen began to consider plans for a journey across Greenland, the world\'s largest island.
Though it\'s been noted that Peary wanted to be the First to cross Greenland, Nansen beat him to it.
Across Greenland on Skis - an intriguing account of the First successful Crossing of Greenland