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"When I received the script of The Voyage of the Discovery I was amazed. I had only to read a few pages to realise that it was literature, unique of its kind . . . Scott's mind was like wax to receive an impression and like marble to retain it." So wrote Leonard Huxley, and he was not alone in his opinion. When this account of Scott's first Antarctic expedition appeared in 1905 the reviewers recognised it as a masterpiece and the first printing sold out immediately. Scott is best known for his doomed last expedition in 1912, but it was this earlier voyage that truly began the opening up of the Antarctic continent and laid the groundwork for the 'Heroic Age' of Antarctic exploration. The record of that voyage is a classic account by a remarkable explorer who was also one of the most talented writers in the field of polar exploration. Scott brings alive for the reader the brilliance of the aurora in the long winter nights, the hunger and danger of sledging trips, the isolation, and the joy of seeing what no human eye had previously seen.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Here we have the thoughts of the man himself. A detailed account drawing on his own diary entries of the time, this is the story of the first Antarctic expedition of Captain Scott. Somewhere between well-intentioned amateur and heroic explorer, the text reveals the hopes and worries involved in exploring unknown territory in unknown conditions. Like us all, Scott comes across as a product of his times. Cheerfully unprepared but enthustiastically overcoming all obstacles with sheer determination this is the story of exploration in its golden era. Beautifully written, this was perhaps one of the first accounts to reveal the trials and tribulations of exploration and the inner character of the explorer himself. From first sightings of the pack ice, to skirmishing with icebergs, mapping coastlines, balloon trips, mastering sledging techniques, living in close quarters through two winters and even a cliff hanger finish, this story has it all. Scott manages to convince you that you are one of the expedition and privy to his confidence. Even if the fatal second expedition had never been undertaken, one feels that this book alone would have sealed Scott's place in the pantheon of great explorers.
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Captain Scott
For me one of the most significant books that I have had the joy of reading.At last a book that shows the huge achievements of Scott . Sir Ranulph Fiennes at last puts the record straight .
Ranulph has crossed the Antartic on foot . He knows of all the difficulties and perils. Applauds Scotts achievement from a position of knowledge.For instance Titus Oats was a brave and difficult man. Oats disguised physical problems resulted in his death and contributed to the death of his companions. So many revisionist armchair authors lauded Oats and damned Scott . Raulph Fiennes puts the record straight about so many things
A beautifully written book from personal experience and knowledge .Awonderful read.
For me one of the most significant books that I have had the joy of reading.At last a book that shows the huge achievements of Scott . Sir Ranulph Fiennes at last puts the record straight .
Ranulph has crossed the Antartic on foot . He knows of all the difficulties and perils. Applauds Scotts achievement from a position of knowledge.For instance Titus Oats was a brave and difficult man. Oats disguised physical problems resulted in his death and contributed to the death of his companions. So many revisionist armchair authors lauded Oats and damned Scott . Raulph Fiennes puts the record straight about so many things
A beautifully written book from personal experience and knowledge .Awonderful read.
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