The First Crossing of Greenland
2 Volume Set

Table of Contents

Volume 1: Introduction J. Scott Keltie
Preface
1. Introduction
2. The equipment
3. 'Ski' and 'skilöbning'
4. The voyage to Iceland
5. Cruising in the ice
6. The bladder-nose seal and its capture
7. Life on the 'Jason'
8. Attempt to land - drifting in the ice
9. Still drifting
10. The ice-belt of the east coast of Greenland, and some account of previous attempts to penetrate it
11. The east coast of Greenland
12. The east coast - an Eskimo encampment
13. The east coast - another stage northwards
14. The east coast - further dealings with the Eskimo
15. Our last encampment on the east coast
16. Previous attempts at exploration of the 'inland ice'. Volume 2:
17. Our start for the west coast - the ascent of the ice
18. The crossing of the 'Inland Ice' - we change our course for Godthaab - some features of the climate and the snow
19. The crossing of the 'Inland Ice' - a storm in the interior - our domestic life
20. The crossing of the 'Inland Ice' - the first sight of land and first drink of water
21. The crossing of the 'Inland Ice' - the descent to Ameralikfjord
22. Our voyage, and arrival at Godthaab
23. Waiting in Ameralikfjord
24. An Eskimo narrative
25. Winter-quarters at Godthaab
26. The Eskimo of Greenland
27. A shooting trip to Ameralikfjord
28. First lessons in the 'kayak'
29. Christmas at Godthaab
30. Sardlok and Kangek - notes from my diary
31. Further attempts on the 'Inland Ice' - the ship! the ship! - the voyage home
Appendix. The scientific results of the expedition and some considerations suggested thereby
Index.