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In *I May Be Some Time*, Francis Spufford turns the lens on the British obsession with polar exploration, exploring not just the voyages themselves but the thoughts, motives, and attitudes that propelled explorers to the world’s icy extremes. Drawing on historical records, personal accounts and cultural references—from Captain Perry to Jane Eyre—Spufford offers a unique psychological portrait of those who ventured toward destinations such as Terra Nova. The book combines rigorous scholarship with vivid narrative, situating the polar quest within the broader context of 19th‑century British ambition and imagination.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Francis Spufford
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