This work is a posthumous publication of selected extracts from the personal journals of Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868 -1912), the British Antarctic explorer who led the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition (1910 -1913). The expedition aimed to be the first to reach the South Pole, but Scott and his party reached it on 17 January 1912, only to find that Roald Amundsen had preceded them by over a month. Tragically, Scott and his companions died on the return journey.
The extracts focus on Scott?s daily experiences, observations, and reflections, providing insight into the extreme conditions, logistical challenges, and the psychological strain of polar exploration. They reveal his meticulous scientific recording, leadership decisions, and personal courage, as well as his determination in the face of starvation, frostbite, and exhaustion.
This edition emphasizes Scott’s firsthand voice, offering readers a poignant and intimate perspective on one of the most famous tragedies in the history of exploration.
Additional information
| Weight | 227 g |
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| Dimensions | 13 × 19 cm |
| Author | Capt. R. F. Scott |
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| Publisher | John Murray |
| Published On | 1944 |
| Pages | 188pp |
| Country | London: United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Dimension | 13cm x 19cm |
| Item Weight | 227gm |