| Author |
Nansen, Fridtjof, 1861-1930 |
| LoC No. |
23000465
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| Title |
Freiluftleben
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
An den deutschen Leser -- Auf Schneeschuhen übers Gebirge: Von Bergen nach Kristiania. Von Kristiania zurück nach Voß. Ein Menschenalter später -- Haraldsets Jagdgeschichten -- Winter im Gebirge -- Nach Island und Jan Mayen -- Herbstjagd in den Bergen -- Auf der Auerhahnbalz -- Im Bereich Rondanes und der Sölenberge.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Freiluftleben" by Fridtjof Nansen is an exploration narrative written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the themes of nature and adventure, reflecting on the author's experiences and musings during his time in Norway’s landscapes, particularly focusing on winter activities like snowshoeing and deep connections to the natural world. The opening portion of the text begins with a message to the German reader, emphasizing a return to nature as a remedy for modern societal ailments. Nansen expresses concern about the state of Europe post-World War I and advocates for simple, nature-driven living. He then transitions to recounting his adventures, starting with a vivid description of a rainy evening in Bergen, where he decides to pursue a snowshoeing expedition in search of winter's beauty. We follow him as he embarks on this journey, detailing his encounters with locals, the challenges posed by difficult weather, and his reflections on the joys of pristine winter landscapes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
SK: Agriculture: Hunting sports
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| Subject |
Outdoor life
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
57367 |
| Release Date |
Jun 21, 2018 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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