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* A truly astounding book revealing Captain Scott's final expedition through the pictures he took himself
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Captain Scott perished with four of his fellow explorers on their return from the South Pole in March 1912. Almost immediately the myth was founded, based on Scott's diaries, turning him into an icon of courage in the face of impossible circumstances. But during the final months of that journey Scott also took a series of breathtaking photographs: panoramas of the continent, superb depictions of mountains and formations of ice and snow, and photographs of the explorers on the polar trail. But these photos have never been seen - initially fought over, neglected, then lost - until now, that is. For the first time, they are resurrected and are a humbling testament to the men whose graves still lie unmarked in the vastness of the Great Alone.
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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
David Wilson has woven text and photographs, many taken by Scott himself, to produce a wonderful book that really does transport you back to that heroic polar journey. The landscapes of Scott, especially on the Beardmore, are stunning. But for me it is the calm and peaceful photographs of the many stops enroute to the pole that are, well, quite sad. At pony camp (S57, S36)and especially S60, where you can almost stroke Victor, Christopher, and of course Snippets, like all of them captured by Scott so that we, a hundred years later, can witness their moment. Of course we know their fate, but for now, on these pages, they are alive and 'kicking'. Later on we see their epic struggle, the iconic image of polar exploration, those same ponies heading into the whitness of the Antarctic landscape dragging the loaded sledges. We know the story but this book is a great memory to that journey.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Great photos with intelligent accompanying text.
There is something very moving in these historic photos that document the best in human endeavour and companionship.
A must for anyone interested in the subject.
This book makes a great companion to the excellent "Heart of the Great Alone".
There is something very moving in these historic photos that document the best in human endeavour and companionship.
A must for anyone interested in the subject.
This book makes a great companion to the excellent "Heart of the Great Alone".
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I'm a great admirer of the Scott Expedition, and this is a fantastic addition to my collection. How the explorers must have suffered in this environment and were so brave, and pushed on relentlessly through it to get to their goal. Superb pictures coming from very early equipment which worked even in this terrible enviroment. Wonderfulo memorial to them all.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Chilling photos of historic explorer
The book is a cold reminder of just how ambitious the Scott expedition was and how modern it was. 100 years ago the photogrphs of the hardship, the beauty, the challenge are... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Martyn Cox
Revelatory
I'll add to the praise being heaped on this book. There are many books on Scott and other Antarctic explorers these days, many far from essential, but this is undoubtedly one to... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Otto99
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Published 3 months ago by M. Clark
John says
I bought this for Christmas for a nephew aged 16. He loved it and found it fascinating. Whilst in my brief possession couldn't resist careful reading. What a book. Read more
Published 4 months ago by John
Photos Scott took but never saw
How poignant to think that Captain Scott sent back the last, undeveloped, rolls of film as he headed on the last stage to the South Pole - and never got so see what great pictures... Read more
Published 4 months ago by A. Tyger
Excellent book
I became aware of this book from a radio 4 programme interview and ordered it on the strength of that alone. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Bertie
Beautiful book
Well written and beautifully presented book. There seems to be another version doing the rounds on Amazon. Not sure what the difference is.
Published 5 months ago by 31001
Antarctica
This was a Christmas present for my wife, whose grandfather went with Scott on his earlier expedition. Read more
Published 6 months ago by B. Walsham
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