TY - BOOK AU - Turley,Charles TI - The Voyages of Captain Scott : Retold from the Voyage of the Discovery and Scott's Last Expedition AV - G PY - 2006/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - South Pole KW - Antarctica KW - Scott, Robert Falcon, 1868-1912 KW - British National Antarctic Expedition (1901-1904) KW - British Antarctic ("Terra Nova") Expedition (1910-1913) KW - Discovery (Ship) KW - Terra Nova (Ship) N1 - Release date is 2006-01-07; Produced by Robert J. Hall; Original publication data not identified N2 - "The Voyages of Captain Scott: Retold from 'The Voyage of the "Discovery"' and 'Scott's Last Expedition'" by Charles Turley is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the remarkable journeys of Captain Robert Falcon Scott, focusing on his expeditions to the Antarctic, highlighting his leadership qualities and the challenges faced by his crew during these daring voyages. The opening of the work introduces us to Scott's early life, recounting anecdotes from his childhood that shaped his character. It also details Scott's determination to lead an Antarctic expedition after hearing about it from Sir Clements Markham, illustrating the careful planning and challenges that preceded the departure of the "Discovery". From the financial struggles to securing a capable crew and finalizing the ship's design, the text highlights Scott's commitment and adaptability in the face of uncertainties, setting the stage for the adventure and scientific discovery that would characterize his expeditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6721 ER -