Author: Vogt, Per [1903-1971] ; et al.
Title: Fridtjof Nansen : Explorer, Scientist, Humanitarian
Description: Oslo, Dreyers Forlag, 1961. orig. boards, dustwrapper.. 26x20cm, 197,(13) pp. Dustwrapper is worn, torn & chipped. Weighs 1.2 kilos. Some rubbing to binding corners. Top page-edge gilt.. 13pp plates.. Minor wear. Name on flyleaf. VG. ¶ Biography of Nansen followed by chapters written by authors on various aspects of his life and of his work as scientist, politician and artist. Partially translated from Norwegian original published same year. Illustrations include about 30 of Nansen's own drawings and paintings, some not previously published. Contents: [Per Vogt] Fridtjof Nansen : Life & Work; [Fridtjof Nansen} A Chapter from the 'Fram' Voyage; [Håkon Mosby] Fridtjof Nansen : Oceanographer; [Werner Werenskjold] Fridtjof Nansen : Geologist; [Hj. Broch & Bernh. Getz] Fridtjof Nansen : Zoologist & Anatomist; [Philip Noel-Baker] Nansen and Norway; [Fridtjof Nansen] The Fanmine in Russia; [Leif Østby] Fridtjof Nansen : Artist; [Fridtjof Nansen]Adventure; [Per Hohle] Fridtjof Nansen : Outdoorsman; [Johan B. Hugen] Fridtjof Nansen : Views on Civiklization and Ethics.

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