I may be some time : ice and the English imagination
Spufford, Francis, 1964-1996
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Total copies: 1
This book is about polar exploration as it has been perceived, dreamed and even desired. It explores the myths, showing how the death of Captain Scott was the culmination of a long-running national enchantment with perilous journeys to the poles.
Main title:
I may be some time : ice and the English imagination / Francis Spufford.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Faber, 1996.
Collation:
[ix], 372p., [8]p. of plates : ill., facsims., map, ports. ; 23 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 341-357) and index.
ISBN:
9780571144877 (hbk)
Dewey class:
998998Sp(487)
Language:
English
Subject:
Index terms:
Antarctica Arctic regions
BRN:
643154