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The Lost Photographs Of Captain Scott [Hardcover]

Dr. David M. Wilson
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6 Oct 2011

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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  • Hardcover: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Little, Brown; 2011 First Edition edition (6 Oct 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1408703009
  • ISBN-13: 978-1408703007
  • Product Dimensions: 25.5 x 2.3 x 28.7 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 53,521 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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* A truly astounding book revealing Captain Scott's final expedition through the pictures he took himself

About the Author

David M. Wilson is the great-nephew of the Chief of the Scientific Staff, Dr. Edward Wilson, who died with Captain Scott and his fellow explorers.

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41 of 42 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Polar journey in photographs 12 Oct 2011
By KevR
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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Golden Age of Polar Exploration 8 Nov 2011
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".
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5.0 out of 5 stars The lost photographs of Captain Scott 4 Nov 2011
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
A great book to get a visual insight into the day to day life on a extraordinary expedition at a fantastic price.
Published 2 months ago by Rudi Protrudi
5.0 out of 5 stars A gift for my daughter
Superb! My daughter is a Captain Scott enthusiast and was delighted when I presented her with this book. I was delighted with the price!
Published 3 months ago by Storyteller
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing and a fantastic record
I have always been fascinated with Scott and Shackleton so was delighted when I saw and bought this book. amazing photos and great on any book shelf.
Published 3 months ago by H. W. V. King
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent present
Looks like a very interesting book. I have bought this is a present so can't review the content.

It was posted it a box way to big with no shrink wrap or protection. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jake
5.0 out of 5 stars Good for reference of facts. Ideal present
Having been to the Cambridge Polar museum and also Amundsen's museum in Tromso this is a splendid book to dip into at any time. Read more
Published 10 months ago by william l carlisle
5.0 out of 5 stars gift purchase for a fan of Scott's polar expedition
I buy books on this topic for birthday and Christmas gifts for a close friend. I think they all reprsent excellent value and are very well received.
Published 11 months ago by Mrs. S. Ayling
5.0 out of 5 stars The Lost Photographs Of Captain Scott
Very rapid delivery, well packaged and at a competitive price. The book I had been looking out for but without getting ripped off on the price of the book or the p & p. Read more
Published 11 months ago by freshairman
5.0 out of 5 stars 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 13 months ago by Martyn Cox
5.0 out of 5 stars 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 15 months ago by Otto99
4.0 out of 5 stars Please read comment
You need to include an option for when an item was bought as a present.

You never seem to ask me to review items I have bought for myself!
Published 15 months ago by M. Clark
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