Pilgrims on the Ice - Robert Falcon Scott's First Antarctic Expedition (Paperback, Bison Books)

Robert Falcon Scott’s 1901–4 expedition to the Antarctic was a landmark event in the history of Antarctic exploration, creating a sensation comparable to the Arctic efforts of the American Robert E. Peary. Scott’s initial expedition was also the first step toward the dramatic race to the South Pole in 1912, which resulted in the tragic deaths of Scott and his companions. Since then Scott’s reputation has vacillated between two extremes: Was he a martyred hero, the beau ideal of a brave and selfless explorer, or a bumbling fool whose mistakes killed him and his entire party? Pilgrims on the Ice goes beyond the personality of Scott to remove the first expedition from the shadow of the second, to study objectively its purpose, its composition, and its real accomplishments. This Bison Books edition includes a new preface by the author.

General

Imprint:	Bison Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2008
First published:	May 2008
Authors:	T. H Baughman
Preface by:	T. H Baughman
Dimensions:	228 x 152 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade / Trade / Trade
Pages:	360
Edition:	Bison Books
ISBN-13:	978-0-8032-1639-6
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Geographical discovery & exploration Books > Sport & Leisure > Travel & holiday > Travel writing > Expeditions Books > Travel > Travel writing > Expeditions
LSN:	0-8032-1639-4
Barcode:	9780803216396

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