In the sweltering summer of 1923, a peculiar trend took hold among London’s upper crust, with the well-heeled and adventurous classes abandoning the city’s stuffy social scene for the unforgiving vastness of the world’s most inhospitable lands. The allure of the unknown, coupled with a growing desire for excitement, had Londoners trading in their weekend getaways to the Thames for the thrill of exploring the world’s most remote and unforgiving regions. Jungles, deserts, and the icy expanse of the Arctic drew in the crowds, with even the most seasoned scientists and explorers eager to partake in the latest craze.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Organized Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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