Terra Nova : Ambition, Jealousy and Simmering Rivalry in the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Christian, Harrison.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Explorers--Great Britain.

Explorers.

Antarctica--Discovery and exploration--British.

Antarctica.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (230 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Richmond : Ultimo Press, 2024.

Summary:

This book provides a detailed account of the British Antarctic Expedition from 1910 to 1913, led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott. It covers the discovery, preparation, and journey to the South Pole, including the challenges faced by the expedition members. The book includes personal letters, diaries, and other primary sources to give a comprehensive view of the expedition's experiences and hardships. It also explores the tragic outcome of the expedition and the subsequent inquiries and analyses. The intended audience includes history enthusiasts, scholars, and readers interested in polar exploration. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover Page

Title Page

Contents

Maps

Members of the British Antarctic Expedition, 1910–1913

Prologue

Chapter One The Discovery

Chapter Two Interregnum

Chapter Three Terra Nova

Chapter Four The Voyage

Chapter Five New Zealand

Chapter Six South

Chapter Seven The Depot Journey

Chapter Eight Hut Point

Chapter Nine The Winter

Chapter Ten Countdown

Chapter Eleven The Southern Journey

Chapter Twelve The Pole

Chapter Thirteen Amundsen

Chapter Fourteen The Return

Chapter Fifteen The Tent

Chapter Sixteen Requiem

Chapter Seventeen A Secret Enquiry

Chapter Eighteen The Lion

Acknowledgements and a Note on Sources

Bibliography

Endnotes

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ISBN:

9781761152139

1761152130

OCLC:

1432591972