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Delving into the British fascination with polar exploration, the book offers a unique perspective on the minds of explorers as they faced perilous journeys. It intertwines historical figures like Captain Perry with cultural references, including literature and culinary obsessions, to paint a vivid picture of the era. By examining the romantic allure and inherent dangers of the poles, it transcends conventional history, presenting a rich tapestry of exploration intertwined with human desire and imagination.
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I May Be Some Time, Francis Spufford
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 1999
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- Titel
- I May Be Some Time
- Untertitel
- Ice and the English Imagination
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Francis Spufford
- Verlag
- St. Martin's Griffin
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 1999
- Einband
- Paperback
- Seitenzahl
- 394
- ISBN13
- 9780312220815
- Reihe
- Schlagwörter
- Sachbücher, Geschichte, Karten & Reisen, Reisen, Abenteuer, Britische Literatur, Viktorianisches Zeitalter
- Bewertung
- 3,9 von 5 Sternen
- Beschreibung
- Delving into the British fascination with polar exploration, the book offers a unique perspective on the minds of explorers as they faced perilous journeys. It intertwines historical figures like Captain Perry with cultural references, including literature and culinary obsessions, to paint a vivid picture of the era. By examining the romantic allure and inherent dangers of the poles, it transcends conventional history, presenting a rich tapestry of exploration intertwined with human desire and imagination.