New land, new frontiers: a gripping Arctic expedition memoir that brings the cold to life.
This volume gathers the second half of Otto Sverdrup’s epic account, following explorers as they push toward uncharted coastlines, endure freezing conditions, and study remote landscapes north of the familiar world. Read dramatic field reports, firsthand observations, and practical details from a voyage that blends travel narrative with scientific reporting.
The collection blends narrative scenes with practical reference, including sketches and maps that illuminate the pace and peril of polar exploration. It offers a window into life aboard a ship and on sledges, while detailing how the team navigates ice, weather, and the science of geology, meteorology, and wildlife observations in extreme conditions.
- On-the-ground accounts of sledge journeys, coastlines, and high-latitude camps
- Descriptions of ice, weather, and the daily rhythms of polar exploration
- Notes on geology, botany, meteorology, and animal life in the Arctic
- Maps and illustrations that accompany the text and help explain a remote world
Ideal for readers of adventure history and polar exploration, who want a vivid, authentic look at Arctic travel from the turn of the century.