The Norwegian North Polar Expedition, 1893–96: Scientific Results

S., A. C.; L., R.

doi:10.1038/062146a0

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The Norwegian North Polar Expedition, 1893–96: Scientific Results

A. C. S. &
R. L.

Nature volume 62, pages 146–148 (1900)Cite this article

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THE second chapter of the first volume of the “Scientific Results” of the Nansen North Polar Expedition opens with a geological sketch of Cape Flora and its neighbourhood by the leader of the expedition. It was a wise determination, on the part of those responsible for the publication of the results, to issue the several articles in English. The policy, too frequently followed, of writing important scientific papers in the language of the country where they are published, tends to place serious obstacles in the way of those who endeavour to follow the researches of Continental investigators. It is narrowness of view, rather than true patriotism, that compels authors to publish their results in languages which cannot be read by the great majority of scientific workers

The Norwegian North Polar Expedition, 1893–96: Scientific Results.

Edited By Fridtjof Nansen Vol. i. The Jurassic Fauna of Cape Flora, Franz Josef Land By J. F. Pompeckj With a geological sketch of Cape Flora and its neighbourhood by Fridtjof Nansen Pp. 147; with 3 plates. Fossil Plants from Franz Josef Land By A. G. Nathorst Pp. 26; with 2 plates. An Account of the Birds By R. Collett and F. Nansen (London: Longmans, Green and Co., 1900.)