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Celebrity and Polar Exploration - (Arctic Humanities) by Alexandre Simon-Ekeland (Hardcover)
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- This book analyses various French polar expedition projects that were proposed between the 1860s and the late 1930s, comparing the projects that led to expeditions with those that did not.
- About the Author: Alexandre Simon-Ekeland holds a PhD in history from the University of Oslo and works as a senior academic librarian at that university.
- 300 Pages
- Literary Criticism, General
- Series Name: Arctic Humanities
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This book analyses various French polar expedition projects that were proposed between the 1860s and the late 1930s, comparing the projects that led to expeditions with those that did not. It shows that the successful would-be explorers had to become famous first, before they could secure support and funding for their plans. Explorers were "made" partly by themselves, but also largely through the efforts of the many others who promoted their plans: armchair scientists and geographers, journalists, politicians, and common citizens, all of whom contributed to the formation of a French culture of polar exploration.About the Author
Alexandre Simon-Ekeland holds a PhD in history from the University of Oslo and works as a senior academic librarian at that university. He has published several articles and book chapters on the history of polar exploration.Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 300
Genre: Literary Criticism
Sub-Genre: General
Series Title: Arctic Humanities
Publisher: Brill
Format: Hardcover
Author: Alexandre Simon-Ekeland
Language: English
Street Date: June 18, 2026
TCIN: 1008466266
UPC: 9789004762138
Item Number (DPCI): 247-03-6520
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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