First on the Antarctic Continent
First on the Antarctic Continent by C. E. Borchgrevink, published by Cambridge University Press on April 17, 2014, is a detailed account of the author’s experiences during his pioneering expedition to Antarctica in 1895. This edition, comprising 358 pages, presents Borchgrevink’s narrative of the British Antarctic Expedition (1898-1900), which he organized with funding from Sir George Newnes. The expedition marked several milestones, including the construction of a building in Antarctica, the first overwintering on the continent, and the use of sledge dogs for travel.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of the challenges faced by the ten-member team, which included seven Norwegians, two British, and one Australian. The book highlights the significant scientific and exploratory achievements of the expedition, despite leadership issues and interpersonal conflicts among the crew. Illustrated with numerous photographs, this work provides insights into the history and geography of the polar regions, making it a valuable resource for those interested in travel and exploration narratives.
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Norwegian-born Carsten Egeberg Borchgrevink (1864-1934) claimed to have been the first person to step onto the Antarctic mainland when he first visited the continent in 1895. Becoming enthusiastic about Antarctic exploration, he was inspired to organise his own expedition on the Southern Cross, with principal funding from Sir George Newnes, an English newspaper proprietor. The British Antarctic Expedition (1898-1900) of ten men to Cape Adare comprised seven Norwegians, two British and one Australian. This was the first expedition to construct a building in Antarctica, overwinter on land, and use sledge dogs for travel. It also set a new farthest south record. Although Borchgrevink was not an effective leader, and problems developed between the Norwegians and the English speakers, the expedition’s scientific and exploratory achievements were significant. First published in 1901, and illustrated with many photographs, this work illuminates these endeavours.
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