At the outset of the twentieth century, Antarctica was scarcely
explored or understood. Penetrating the pack ice in the
purpose-built Discovery, the British National Antarctic Expedition
(1901-4) established a base in McMurdo Sound, enabling scientists
and sledging parties to significantly push back the boundaries of
the unknown. Published in 1905, this acclaimed two-volume work by
the naval officer and expedition leader Robert Falcon Scott
(1868-1912) recounts the trials, errors and achievements of an
undertaking which laid the foundations for future research and
Scott's later journey to the South Pole. The work is greatly
enhanced by many photographs as well as illustrations by the
doctor, zoologist and artist Edward A. Wilson (1872-1912). Volume 2
opens with the sledging journey made by Scott, Wilson and Ernest
Shackleton which reached an unprecedented southern latitude. A
second polar winter and further sledging exploits are also
described. The appendices contain geological and zoological
findings.
General
Imprint: |
Cambridge UniversityPress
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Cambridge Library Collection - Polar Exploration, Volume 2 |
Release date: |
July 2014 |
Authors: |
Robert F Scott
|
Illustrators: |
E.A. Wilson
|
Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 40mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
718 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-108-07477-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Earth & environment >
Geography >
Historical geography
|
LSN: |
1-108-07477-4 |
Barcode: |
9781108074773 |
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