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The book explores the Victorian era's obsession with failed Northwest Passage expeditions and how this has shaped contemporary perceptions of Arctic and Polar exploration. It delves into the cultural and historical significance of these expeditions, revealing their lasting impact on our understanding of the region. Through this examination, the author highlights the interplay between adventure, failure, and the human desire to conquer the unknown.
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Writing Arctic Disaster, Adriana Craciun
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- Pubblicato
- 2016
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- Titolo
- Writing Arctic Disaster
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Adriana Craciun
- Editore
- Cambridge University Press
- Pubblicato
- 2016
- Formato
- Copertina rigida
- Pagine
- 326
- ISBN13
- 9781107125544
- Tag
- Saggistica, Storia, Avventura
- Valutazione
- 4,5 su 5
- Descrizione
- The book explores the Victorian era's obsession with failed Northwest Passage expeditions and how this has shaped contemporary perceptions of Arctic and Polar exploration. It delves into the cultural and historical significance of these expeditions, revealing their lasting impact on our understanding of the region. Through this examination, the author highlights the interplay between adventure, failure, and the human desire to conquer the unknown.