Scott’s Last Expedition
Scott’s Last Expedition by Steve Parker, published by the Natural History Museum in 2011, offers an in-depth look at Robert Falcon Scott’s ambitious journey to the South Pole in 1910. This 96-page book presents a detailed account of the Terra Nova expedition, highlighting the remarkable endurance of Scott and his crew amidst the harsh conditions of Antarctica. Through diary extracts and engaging narratives, readers will gain insight into the daily lives of the explorers, including their food, sleeping arrangements, and the scientific endeavors they undertook during this historic quest.
The book features stunning photographs from the expedition and images of original artifacts from Scott’s base camp, enriching the narrative with visual context. As part of the centenary celebrations of the Terra Nova expedition, this edition serves as a companion to a major exhibition at the Natural History Museum, which explores the expedition’s significance in the realms of adventure and scientific discovery. Readers interested in biography, history, and polar exploration will find this illustrated guide a valuable resource that captures the essence of one of the most famous tales of adventure.
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“In November 1910 Robert Falcon Scott set off from New Zealand on the greatest quest of the Heroic Age of Polar Exploration – to reach the South Pole in Antarctica, the most remote, forbidding place on Earth. The Terra Nova expedition was to become one of the most famous tales of heroic adventure from any age, with success and achievement overshadowed by failure and tragedy. This book tells the story of this historic and momentous expedition, the characters who were a part of it and their incredible feats of endurance. As well as the well-known South Pole trek itself, diary extracts and engaging stories show what daily life was like for Scott and his crew, what food they ate, where they slept, what equipment they used and the scientific work that was undertaken. Stunning photographs taken during the expedition and images of original artefacts from Scott’s base camp illuminate this epic story. 2010 to 2013 is the centenary of Captain Scott’s Terra Nova expedition to Antarctica. A major new exhibition at the Natural History Museum profiles Scott and his expedition party and explores the scientific contribution it made to the understanding of Antarctica. This highly illustrated guide is published to accompany the exhibition.”–Publisher’s description.
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