02476cam a22003493u 4500 11579 UtSlPG 20260610133257.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 G Scott, Robert Falcon, 1868-1912 Scott's Last Expedition, Volume I : Being the journals of Captain R. F. Scott Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-03-01 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Distributed Proofreaders Team "Scott's Last Expedition, Volume I" by Robert Falcon Scott is a historical account of Captain Scott's Antarctic expedition written in the early 20th century. The book primarily focuses on recounting the journey and experiences of Scott and his crew as they navigate through perilous ice and extreme weather conditions during their quest to explore the Antarctic continent, including an ambitious attempt to reach the South Pole. The opening portion of the book sets a vivid scene of the expedition's final preparations in New Zealand and the initial challenges faced at sea. It describes the meticulous organization on board the ship, the "Terra Nova," as the crew stows supplies for the journey ahead. As they sail into the Antarctic, readers witness the crew's diligence and camaraderie, as they contend with storms and fluctuating conditions. The pain of sea sickness is acknowledged, and the crew's spirits remain high despite the difficulties, suggesting a tight-knit team ready to face the harsh realities of polar exploration. Capturing the essence of adventure, determination, and the quest for scientific knowledge, the narrative immerses readers into the early stages of an extraordinary expedition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified British Antarctic ("Terra Nova") Expedition (1910-1913) Terra Nova (Ship) Antarctica -- Discovery and exploration -- British Scott, Robert Falcon, 1868-1912 -- Diaries South Pole -- Discovery and exploration -- British https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11579 53025 53025