History of the Norwegian People (Volume 2) Paperback - 1201

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This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1915. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... two winters were spent in determining the location of the magnetic pole, and in studying the magnetic conditions of the earth in those regions. In 1905 the voyage westward was continued in the hope of finding the much-sought northwest passage. Through the vast ice fields the little ship proceeded, and after passing the Simpson and Dolphin straits it finally entered the open sea, August 21, 1905. The northwest passage had at length been found. Upon his return the doughty explorer began preparations for an expedition to the south pole. In 1911 he established his winter quarters on the Great Barrier, and by a series of marches he reached the south pole, December 16, 1911.1 These fearless explorers had found new paths to enterprise and honor, and they followed them in the old Norse spirit, which regarded honor and achievement as the only imperishable earthly possession. Cattle perish, kindred die, thou wilt die also, but one thing I know which will never die, the honor which thou hast won. (Havamal.) 69. Norwegian Emigration To America. The Norwegians In The United States The demand that the world should be populated and developed has come to the nations of Europe like the duty and destiny of parenthood. So much vital force has been contributed to the development of the new nations in both hemispheres that the peoples of the Old World have felt it as a distinct loss, sometimes even as a calamity. Youth and vigor have been given to the growing states in North and South America, in Australia and Africa, till the cheek, of the older social organisms have turned pale. But he who looks beyond 1 Fridtjof Nansen, The Norwegian Polar Expedition, 1893-1896, i-ondon and Christiania, 1900; From over Polarhavet, Christiania, 1897. C. krohgrevink, Narmest Polen, 1900. First on t...