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Scott of the Antarctic: A Life of Courage and Tragedy in the Extreme South

This biography talks about one of Britain's greatest explorers and reassesses Scott's life and his substantial scientific achievements. It provides a different perspective on both the Discovery expedition of 1901-4 and the Terra Nova expedition of 1910-12, and also aims to reconcile the private struggles of the man with his public life.

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Scott of the Antarctic: A Life of Courage and Tragedy in the Extreme South

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David Crane has given us the definitive biography of one of Britain's greatest heroes and explorers. 'It seems a pity, but I do not think I can write more... For God's sake look after our people.' These were the final words written in Scott's diary on 29 March 1912, as he lay dying in his tent with Birdie Bowers and Edward Wilson. This magisterial biography provides a fresh and exciting perspective on both the Discovery expedition of 1901-4 and the Terra Nova expedition of 1910-12. The courage and tragedy of Scott's last journey are only one part of the process, for the scientific enquiry that led up to it transformed the whole nature and ambition of Antarctic exploration.

One of the great strengths of this biography is Scott's own voice, which echoes through the pages. Scott's descriptions of the monumental landscape of Antarctica in all its fatal and icy beauty are breathtaking. His honest, heartfelt letters and diaries give the reader an unforgettable account of the challenges he faced both in his personal life and as a superlative leader of men in possibly the harshest environment on the planet.

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