Writing styles used by the early Antarctic explorers, taking into account their unique situation and mental pressures.

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Since the first appearance of human curiosity, the species has been exploring its surroundings. It's a primitive urge that was born with the realization that horizons are not limits, not boundaries, but penetrable veils which need only to be approached to be forced to retreat and give up its secrets. As the 18th century AD drew to a close, man could barely point a gaze in the direction of the unknown, for he had already …

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