"In the Northern Mists: Exploration of the Polar Regions in Ancient Times" is the first volume of a two-volume edition of the famous scientist Fritjof Nansen. This book is an important source of information about the discovery and exploration of the northern territories of the Arctic regions. The author describes in detail the travels of researchers in the region of polar ice, their meetings with local residents, the peculiarities of the climate, fauna and flora of these regions. This book is an important addition to the study of the history of polar exploration and reflects an interesting period in the history of geographical discovery.