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100 1 _aScott, Robert Falcon,
_d1868-1912
245 1 0 _aScott's Last Expedition, Volume I :
_bBeing the journals of Captain R. F. Scott
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-03-01
508 _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Distributed Proofreaders Team
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBritish Antarctic ("Terra Nova") Expedition (1910-1913)
653 _aTerra Nova (Ship)
653 _aAntarctica -- Discovery and exploration -- British
653 _aScott, Robert Falcon, 1868-1912 -- Diaries
653 _aSouth Pole -- Discovery and exploration -- British
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11579
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