With Scott to the Pole: The Terra Nova Expedition 1910 - 1913: The Photographs of Herbert Ponting - Hardcover
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"Had we lived, I should have had a tale to tell which would have stirred the heart of every Englishman. These rough notes and our bodies must tell the tale". - Robert Falcon Scott's 'message to the public' c. 29 March 1912. Through Beau Riffenburgh's narrative and the perfectly composed images of Herbert Ponting, "With Scott to the Pole" tells the story of the triumph and tragedy of Scott's 1910-13 expedition to the South Pole. Along with four companions, the explorer reached the pole only to be bitterly disappointed to discover the Norwegian flag planted there by Roald Amundsen. Scott and his men could no longer hope to secure the first attainment of the South Pole for the British Empire, and their despondency shows in the photographs that survived them. Yet with grit and courage they started on the 800 mile return from the pole. A harrowing time ensued. By the time they were within 11 miles of a depot which would have saved them they had already lost two members of the expedition, and it was at this point that Scott and his remaining two companions were overcome by a blizzard and died. "With Scott to the Pole" is a fitting tribute not only to Ponting 's spell-binding aesthetic vision, but also to a magnificent story of adventure and heroism.
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Seller: Ridge Road Sight And Sound, North Arlington, NJ, U.S.A.
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Oversize Hardcover. Condition: VG / VG. Beau Riffenburgh (illustrator). Oversize hardcover with very good dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 85220
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With Scott to the Pole: The Terra Nova Expedition 1910 - 1913: The Photographs of Herbert Ponting
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ISBN 10: 1932302069
ISBN 13: 9781932302066
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Blue Cloth, Silver Titles. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Almost `As New`. Beau Riffenburgh (illustrator). First American Edition, First Printing. A collection of the superb photographs taken by Herbert Ponting when he accompanied British Explorers led by Captain Robert Scott, on the 'Terra Nova' Expedition to the Sount Pole, 1910-1913. Foreword by Sir Ranulph Fiennes. 240 pages : chiefly illustrations (some color). Book itself is 'as new' - bright and fresh - only slightly marred by a tiny gift inscription to the front endpaper. Heavy book. Unpacked weight 2.35kg. We use both the Canada Post and the United States Postal Service and offer very competitive postal charges - based on actual costs, no overcharging. Images always available. Shipped well packed. USA postage usually $6.50 or less. Canadian postage varies considerably depending on weight and destination. Maximum postage to anywhere within Canada is now approx US$15.00- up to 5kg total weight, boxed, insured, trackable and faster than regular parcels. Less will be charged if rates indicate. NOW available - new, lower Trans-Canada rates, and, rates for Overseas. Size: 31.5cm by 30cm. Book. Seller Inventory # 21749
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With Scott to the Pole the Terra Nova Expedition 1910-1913- the Photographs of Herbert Ponting
Published by
BCL Press, New York, 2004
ISBN 10: 1932302069
ISBN 13: 9781932302066
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Seller: B-Line Books, Amherst, NS, Canada
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Beau Riffenburgh (illustrator). First Edition; First Printing. Tight unmarked book in glossy dust jacket. ; 11.75 x 12.25"; 240 pages. Seller Inventory # 59598
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WITH SCOTT TO THE POLE The Terra Nova Expedition 1910-1913 The Photographs of Herbert Ponting
Published by
BCL Press, 2004
ISBN 10: 1932302069
ISBN 13: 9781932302066
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Seller: Paraphernalia Books 'N' Stuff, Belleville, ON, Canada
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Beau Riffenburgh (illustrator). 1st Edition. Oversized rectangular book with blue boards and unclipped jacket; Book is in fine condition with just a couple of spots on top of page edges; Jacket has a slight creasing along edges with small tear top of spine; Photos by Herbert Ponting from the archives of the Royal Geographical Society and the Scott Polar Research Institute.A stunning book with many photos full page; 240 pages with complete gallery and notes. A fitting tribute to the life & legacy of Captain Scott and his fellow explorers; Extra postage will be required, large heavyset book. Seller Inventory # PARA0995
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With Scott to the Pole, The Terra Nova Expedition 1910-1913 The Photographs of Herbert Ponting
Seller: Edmonton Book Store, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Beau Riffenburgh (illustrator). Oblong 4to pp. 240, spectacular b/w photographs of the expedition; heavy book, additional postage will apply. "The story of Captain Scott's triumphant yet tragic expedition to the South Pole is captured in stunning photographs from the Royal Geographic Society archives. Herbert Ponting's images illustrate a magnificent story of adventure and heroism and the extraordinary achievements of a? book. Seller Inventory # 290347