Bøker av Robert Falcon Scott

This is the official account of the British National Antarctic Expedition, led by Robert Falcon Scott, which took place between 1901 and 1904. The book provides a detailed description of the voyage, the scientific research that was conducted, and the trials and tribulations that the expedition faced in the harsh Antarctic environment.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

In 1901, Robert Falcon Scott set out on a voyage of exploration to Antarctica, hoping to be the first person to reach the South Pole. Though the expedition was ultimately unsuccessful, Scott's account of the journey remains a classic of polar literature. With vivid descriptions of the landscape, the wildlife, and the challenges faced by the crew, The Voyage of the Discovery offers a thrilling glimpse into one of the last unexplored regions on earth.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Provides a detailed and fascinating account of Antarctic exploration in the early twentieth century. Starting with a history of early discoveries in the region, the author goes on to record the difficulties of organizing such an expedition and the challenges and dangers involved in the exploration of such a wild and untamed continent.

Captain Scott's own account of his tragic race with Roald Amundsen for the South Pole thrilled the world in 1913. This new edition of his Journals publishes for the first time a complete list of the changes made to Scott's original text before publication.