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I May Be Some Time
Ice and the English Imagination
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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 vydania
- 1999
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- Titul
- I May Be Some Time
- Podtitul
- Ice and the English Imagination
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autori
- Francis Spufford
- Vydavateľ
- St. Martin's Griffin
- Rok vydania
- 1999
- Väzba
- mäkká
- Počet strán
- 394
- ISBN13
- 9780312220815
- Kategórie
- Svetová história
- Anotácia
- 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.