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“Meanwhile, as the end of the century approached, a cult of suffering emerged. Circulation wars between newspapers promoting various explorers and expeditions dramatized stiff-upper-lip accounts in which [readers] could agonize along with their heroes almost in real time.” Yes. That’s exactly what this book is. Here for it.
— Feb 27, 2026 10:02PM
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is 50% done
Scurvy, polar bears, killing, and hubris. I’m exasperated at so many things - while safe and comfy in my bed surrounded by globally traded goods - and worried for these patent idiots. No definitely don’t *wear* those furs from all the bears you’ve killed; Arctic overwintering isn’t cold or anything. FFS.
— Feb 27, 2026 07:59AM
