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An examination, translation and analysis of pencil inscriptions made under the bunks in the hut at Cape Adare by members of Borchgrevink's British Antarctic Expedition, 1898–1900

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 April 2016

Jim Mayer
Jim Mayer*
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36a Arcot Street, Penarth, CF64 1EU (j_mayer@talk21.com)
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Abstract

28 individual poems, notes, or drawings found and photographed under the bunks at Borchgrevink's hut at Cape Adare, Antarctica during two short visits on 1 February and 19 February 2015, are catalogued, translated and in many cases a source is identified. It has been possible to read and translate 24 of 28 markings. The relevance of a number of quotations, which express unhappiness with the leadership of the expedition and the emotional reaction of expedition members, are examined and placed in the context of the first over-wintering. Further targeted investigation, requiring specific permission, is suggested.

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Research Article
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Polar Record , Volume 52 , Issue 5 , September 2016 , pp. 553 - 561
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2016 

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Holograph manuscripts used to verify handwriting

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