Isolation, Connectedness and the Uses of Text in Heroic-Era Antarctica: The Cases of Inexpressible and Elephant Islands

This article focuses on the experiences of early 20th century expeditions trapped over winter on Antarctic islands. These explorers were in a paradoxical position, completely isolated from the world they knew but in uncomfortably close quarters with their companions. Prominent amongst the available...

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Main Author: Elizabeth (Elle) Leane
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Island Studies Journal 2007-05-01
Series:Island Studies Journal
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Online Access:http://www.islandstudies.ca/journal/ISJ-2-1-2007-Leane-pp67-76.pdf