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Dead Polar Bear, Franz Josef Land, 1896
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Dead Polar Bear, Franz Josef Land, 1896
Photograph of a Polar bear shot dead by Frederick Jackson, during the Jackson-Harmsworth Polar Expedition, at Elmwood, Franz Josef Land, 1896. 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 Nansens tired group and convey them back to safety. Date: 1896
Media ID 23033802
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1896 Attempt Bear Companions Convey Dead Elmwood Found Fram Franz Frederick Harmsworth Intention Jackson Josef Look Nansen Nansens Photograph Polar Pole Preparing Reach Safety Shot Tired Warned
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