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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
- Jazyk
- Rok vydání
- 1999
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- Titul
- I May Be Some Time
- Podtitul
- Ice and the English Imagination
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- Francis Spufford
- Vydavatel
- St. Martin's Griffin
- Rok vydání
- 1999
- Vazba
- měkká
- Počet stran
- 394
- ISBN13
- 9780312220815
- Série
- Štítky
- Naučná literatura, Historie, Mapy & Cestování, Cestování, Dobrodružství, Britská literatura, Viktoriánská doba
- Hodnocení
- 3,9 z 5
- Anotace
- 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.