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    Reference 1108 (1427)
    Category Antarctic;
    Author Scott, Captain Robert F., C.V.O., R.N.
    Title THE VOYAGE OF THE 'DISCOVERY': In two volumes.
    Publishing Information London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1907.
    Description Small 2-volume 1907 New Edition; Printed by Spottiswoode and Co., London. Vol I: xv, 410pages., coloured frontispiece, b/w photos, b/w illustrations by Wilson, folding map. Vol II: (2), ix, 387, coloured frontispiece, b/w photos, b/w illustrations by Wilson, folding map. Pages cut, marbled end papers, rebound, gilded embossed medallion of the seal, granted by James 2nd in 1685, to The Free Grammer School of King Edward VI in Birmingham, no evidence of library usage. All illustrations maps as called for. Volume 1, covers and spine worn, front cover split and front facing end paper but still securely attached, some spotting and foxing throughout, mainly at beginning and end of volume. Contents clean, text block tight, tiny closed repaired tear to rear folding map, does not affect map. Volume 2, covers worn, minor foxing throughout, small closed repaired tear to rear folding map, does not affect map. Contents clean.Provides a detailed and fascinating account of Antarctic exploration in the early twentieth century. Starting with a history of early discoveries in the region, he goes on to record the difficulties of organizing such an expedition and the challenges and dangers involved in the exploration of such a wild and untamed continent. Scott's account reflects the sense of wonder and amazement that he felt on discovering the strange and exotic fauna of the region, the problems caused by the unpredictable and often harsh weather, the comradeship of the men forced to co-exist in cramped quarters and the hardships and privations faced by a crew who had no help nearby in times of distress and only the provisions they could carry to see them through the trip. The expedition was organized by the Royal Geographic Society and the Royal Society and its aim was the scientific exploration of South Victoria Land and the ice barrier, discovered by Sir James Ross, and the interior of the Antarctic continent. Scott made sledge journeys inland with Shackleton and Wilson. He made the first long journey towards the interior of Antarctica, and in addition to surveying the coast of South Victoria Land and taking soundings of the Ross Sea, important scientific discoveries were made in the fields of zoology, magnetism, and meteorology. Taurus 41; Spence 1051; Conrad p121.
    Price £125.00
    Keywords Antarctic, expedition, Wilson, Ross sea, Shackleton, polar S1-Ant
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