The Voyages Of Captain Scott - Charles Turley - Bog

The Voyages of Captain Scott by Charles Turley is a comprehensive account of the expeditions led by the famed British explorer, Robert Falcon Scott, to the Antarctic in the early 20th century. The book chronicles Scott's first expedition in 1901-1904, which aimed to map the unexplored regions of the continent, as well as his second and final expedition in 1910-1912, which famously ended in tragedy with the deaths of Scott and his team. Turley draws on primary sources such as Scott's journals, letters, and official reports, as well as secondary sources from other members of the expeditions and contemporary accounts, to provide a vivid and detailed picture of the challenges and triumphs of these historic voyages. The book covers the scientific discoveries made by Scott and his team, including the discovery of new species of plants and animals, as well as the harsh conditions they faced, such as extreme cold, blizzards, and starvation. In addition to the exploration and scientific aspects of the expeditions, Turley also delves into the personal lives and relationships of the men involved, including Scott's leadership style, his rivalry with Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, and the bonds formed between the members of the expeditions. Overall, The Voyages of Captain Scott is a fascinating and comprehensive account of one of the most iconic and tragic expeditions in history, and offers insight into the motivations, challenges, and achievements of the men who risked everything to explore the unknown reaches of the Antarctic.The days following the departure of the sledge party were exceptionally fine, but on Tuesday, March 11, those on board the ship woke to find the wind blowing from the east; and in the afternoon the wind increased, and the air was filled with thick driving snow. This Tuesday was destined to be one of the blackest days spent by the expedition in the Antarctic, but no suspicion that anything untoward had happened to the sledge party arose until, at 8.30 P.M., there was a report that four men were walking towards the ship. Then the sense of trouble was immediate, and the first disjointed sentences of the newcomers were enough to prove that disasters had occurred.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.