The Voyage of the Discovery: Volume One - Softcover

Scott, Captain Robert F.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1845880579 ISBN 13: 9781845880576

Publisher: Nonsuch Publishing, 2006

Synopsis

The Voyage of the Discovery is Robert Falcon Scott’s own narrative of his first expedition to the Antarctic. Providing a first-hand account of the dangers he and his crew faced and the obstacles that they had to overcome, it is an enthralling description of the historic first voyage of "Scott of the Antarctic" to the south polar regions.

About this title

Book Description:

Led by Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912), the British National Antarctic Expedition carried out important scientific research and ambitious sledging journeys during the years 1901-4. Published in 1905, this acclaimed two-volume work recounts the expedition's trials, errors and achievements. Photographs, paintings and sketches greatly enhance the work.

About the Author:

Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) joined the navy at the age of 12. In 1899 he was offered command of the National Antarctic expedition. Scott and his crew left England on the Discovery in 1901 and spent two years exploring the Antarctic. In 1910 Scott left on his second mission to the Antarctic, this time with the aim of reaching the pole. He reached the pole on January 18, 1912, only to find that Amundsen had beaten him to it. The return journey was beset by bad weather and a relief party failed to reach Scott’s group. He made his last entry in his diary on March 29th.

About this edition

• Publisher: Nonsuch Publishing
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1845880579
• ISBN 13: 9781845880576
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384