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“Blue-shirt (Blauserk in Inuktitat, the Inuit language), or Mykla Jokull, now known as Gunnbjorn's Peak (12,500 feet)--the great metaphorical centerpiece in William T. Vollmann's saga-like novel The Ice-Shirt--is the great glacier in Greenland used as a landmark by Erik the Red in sailing west from Snaefellsness.”

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Book:The Primary Colors: Three Essays
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The Primary Colors: Three Essays

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Alexander Theroux
Alexander Theroux

Alexander Theroux is an American novelist born on August 17, 1939. Known for his satirical and humorous writing, his works explore various aspects of American society and culture. more

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