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Source: Alfred Wegener, Tagebücher, April 1930 – September 1930. DMA NL 001/014.
[117] in gehobener Stimmung, denn wir siegen jetzt auf der ganzen Linie. Dank der Erfahrung, dem Ehrgeiz und der Leistungsfähigkeit Jons leisten unsere 20 Packpferde geradezu Erstaunliches. Hier haben sich zum ersten Mal in der Polarforschung die isländischen Pferde allen anderen Beförderungsmitteln überlegen gezeigt. Sie haben jetzt endgültig ihre Prüfung bestanden. Von jetzt ab weiß man, wozu man sie gebrauchen kann.
[117] I have been in a good mood. We are succeeding on every level! Thanks to Jon’s experience and ambition, our 20 pack horses are exceeding all expectations. For the first time in the history of polar exploration, the Icelandic horses have proven to be a superior means of transportation. They have passed the test with flying colors. From now on, people will know what they are good for.
The Wegener Diaries: Scientific Expeditions into the Eternal Ice
This virtual exhibition sheds light on Alfred Wegener’s expeditions to Greenland between 1906 and 1931. Its main focus is on the diaries Wegener wrote during his explorations, which offer unique insights into the manifold challenges man and material faced in Greenland’s extreme environments. You may choose to read the diaries in their original state, or browse the expeditions individually and read transcribed and translated excerpts by clicking on the individual chapters.
This version, published in 2020, includes minor updates to the original 2013 virtual exhibition. PDFs of the virtual exhibition, as well as original scans and transcripts of the Wegener Diaries, can be found at the exhibition’s PDF Depot.
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