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MARC recordThe myth of the explorer: the press, sensationalism, and geographical discovery / Beau Riffenburgh.
| Title: | The myth of the explorer: the press, sensationalism, and geographical discovery / Beau Riffenburgh. |
| Author(s): | Riffenburgh, Beau. |
| Date: | 1993. |
| Publisher: | London: Belhaven Press and Scott Polar Research Institute |
| Abstract: | Examines how Anglo-American newspapers and other media created mythology of heroism surrounding geographical exploration and on how press's insatiable appetite for 'derring-do' led sometimes to shabby actions as well as to genuine bravery and scientific achievement. Focuses on Arctic exploration 1855-1910. |
| Keywords: | 07 -- Newspapers. 91(091) -- Exploration, history. .000(410) -- British author: SPRI. W -- Expeditions and exploration. (*3) -- Arctic regions. |
| Location(s): | SCO: SPRI-SHF: (*3) : 91(091)[1993] |
| SPRI record no.: | 122141 |
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