Nansen
Roland Huntford
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Nansen
by Roland Huntford, Edward Shackleton, Baron Shackleton
Published
1959
Publisher
H.F.&G. Witherby
Pages
209
Description
Behind the great polar explorers of the early twentieth century - Amundsen, Shackleton, Scott in the South and Peary in the North - looms the spirit of Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930), the mentor of them all. He was the father of modern polar exploration, the last act of territorial discovery before the leap into space began. Nansen was a prime illustration of Carlyle's dictum that 'the history of the world is but the biography of great men'. He was not merely a pioneer in the wildly diverse fields of oceanography and skiing, but one of the founders of neurology. A restless, unquiet Faustian spirit, Nansen was a Renaissance Man born out of his time into the new Norway of Ibsen and Grieg. He was an artist and historian, a diplomat who had dealings with Lenin, Trotsky and Stalin, and played a part in the Versailles Peace Conference, where he helped the Americans in their efforts to contain the Bolsheviks. He also undertook famine relief in Russia. Finally, working for the League of Nations as both High Commissioner for Refugees and High Commissioner for the Repatriation of Prisoners of War, he became the first of the modern media-conscious international civil servants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Nansen?
This edition of Nansen has approximately 209 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Nansen?
For most readers, Nansen typically takes between 4h 21m and 2h 54m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 52,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 29m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 52,250 words
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What is the word count of Nansen?
The estimated word count for Nansen is approximately 52,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Nansen?
Nansen was written by Roland Huntford, Edward Shackleton, Baron Shackleton.
When was Nansen published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1959. The original work may have been published on a different date.