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The news at the ends of the Earth : the print culture of polar exploration

by Hester Blum

An examination of printed ephemera from polar expeditions, including ship newspapers and bottle messages. The text explores how these documents helped crews endure extreme environments and their significance in the context of modern climate change.

Accession 15287 ISBN 9781478003229 Publisher Duke University Press
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