The Jackson-Harmsworth Polar Expedition
The meeting of Mr Jackson and Dr. Nansen in Franz Josef Land. The Jackson-Harmsworth Expedition went to Franz Josef Land with the intention of making an attempt to reach the North Pole. However, while preparing for their attempt, Fridtjhof Nansen and his companions of the Fram expedition found them. Nansen warned Jackson off making an attempt for the North Pole and Jackson was happy to look after Nansen's tired group and convey them back to safety
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10285644
Media ID
46054213
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4000px x 5925px
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Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
The Illustrated London News, 12 September 1896
Date
1896
