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Journals: Captain Scott's Last Expedition (Oxford World's Classics) (Paperback)

by Robert Falcon Scott (Author), Max Jones (Editor)
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  • Paperback: 592 pages
  • Publisher: OUP Oxford; New Ed. / edition (10 July 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0199536805
  • ISBN-13: 978-0199536801
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.4 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 14,357 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Definitive...Max Jones and the publishers are to be congratulated on this new version of a classic story, and for offering it at such a reasonable price. It should be the last word for a very long time. (Polar Record 42 )

The mother of all books about walking ..beautiful edition. (Irish Timesn )

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Max Jones and the publishers are to be congratulated on this new version of a classic story, and for offering it at such a reasonable price. It should be the last word for a very long time. (Peter Speak, Polar Record, Vol 42/2, 2006 )

'scrupulously scholarly edition... There is nobody who knows more about the Scott mythology than Jones does. With a bit of luck this book will give [Scott] back to the public he deserves.' (David Crane, The Spectator )

'a damn good read' (Literary review )

'The whole script can be found in the latest edition of Scott's diary published by OUP, 'Journals: Captain Scott's Last Expedition'. Ably introduced and edited by Max Jones, this is the full, unexpurgated thing.' (Fergus Fleming, Literary Review )

'thanks to the journals - reprinted now by Oxford University Press, with a new introduction and extensive notes - that we have such a clear picture of Scott's last expedition.' (Beryl Bainbridge, The Times )

'The most gripping story of polar exploration ever written. It is an adventure full of incident and drama, courage and endurance, hope and bitter disappointment with a tragic end. Max Jones's new edition provides fascinating insights into Scott's character and a wealth of extra material.' Sir Ranulph Fiennes

'This is an inexpensive, well-produced and thoroughly annotated edition of an explorers' bible; the journal of a man who finds it "good to know that there remain wild corners of this dreadfully civilised world".' (Mick Herron, Geographical )

'allows the modern reader an insight into the mindset of this now iconic figure' (David Musgrove, BBC History ) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating and not to be missed..., 9 Mar 2008
By Miseri57 (England) - See all my reviews
Even though the text in Scott's writings have been, occasionally, `tampered' with by modifying the most hurtful remarks made against his men, this journal lists changes made and cites them at the back.

For me, Scott's greatest talent was his literary skill even though on occasion he seems to be writing to different audiences; including times when he appears to be writing to himself.

A superb lyrical account and first hand insight into moments of optimism, joy, passion, bravery, frustration, hope, misery and death.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Emotive, 25 May 2009
This book was a very interesting read but evoked feelings of deep sadness knowing the ultimate outcome. Scott's personality comes through his writing and left me rather disillusioned, however, the bravery and forebearance of his team was incredible. The lives the dogs and horses from the start to their end was heartbreaking. All in all a tragic story but enlightening.
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