So this is where I admit I know all these things *about* Nansen, but I haven't read an actual book dedicated to him and his exploits. I have one on my Kindle, but it post-dates my polar obsession, so I haven't yet read it. He may well supersede Amundsen* if I ever get around to it.
In general, I went through a South Pole expedition obsession, but am very weak on the North Pole. For the same reason I'm all "1764-1772 foreign policy in excruciating detail!" and "17th century Stuarts are not my period." My brain likes to go very deep in particular areas and ignore adjacent areas.
* Or not. I understand that he's a superior human being, but, uh, well, look at who my favorite historical figure of all time is (Fritz). Sometimes "superior human being" is not the criterion by which I judge. :P
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Re: Micromegas - Voltaire
Date: 2024-01-17 02:55 pm (UTC)In general, I went through a South Pole expedition obsession, but am very weak on the North Pole. For the same reason I'm all "1764-1772 foreign policy in excruciating detail!" and "17th century Stuarts are not my period." My brain likes to go very deep in particular areas and ignore adjacent areas.
* Or not. I understand that he's a superior human being, but, uh, well, look at who my favorite historical figure of all time is (Fritz). Sometimes "superior human being" is not the criterion by which I judge. :P
Er, sorry for the tangent, but you started it!
Lol, tangents are what we do here!