Blue-bells, tundra-plains of Asia, I, 122, 123.

Blue gull, I, 468.

Boats—
Carried by the Fram, I, 72.
Long-boat, ready for emergencies, II, 624.

Boats and sledges combined, first use for Arctic expedition, I, 9.

Books—
Fram’s library, I, 73.
Longing for, during life in hut, II, 457.

Boots, “komager,” used on sledge journey, II, 117, 229, 484.

Botolfsen, Captain of the Söstrene, II, 701.

Brandy, injurious in northern regions: Dr. Nansen’s opinion, I, 143.

Braun Island, conjecture as to position, II, 548.

Bread used on sledge journey, II, 126, 207, 248.