audiobook
South with Scott
by Baron Edward Ratcliffe Garth Russell Evans Mountevans
Chapters
26 totalTHIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED - PREFACE
E-text prepared by James Tenison
BRITISH ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION, 1910. - PERSONNEL
I. SOUTH POLAR EXPEDITION—OUTFIT AND AIMS - II. VOYAGE OF THE "TERRA NOVA" - III. ASSEMBLING OF UNITS—DEPARTURE FROM NEW ZEALAND - IV. THROUGH STORMY SEAS - V. ANTARCTICA—THROUGH THE PACK ICE TO LAND - VI. SETTLING DOWN TO THE POLAR LIFE - VII. ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WINTER - VIII. THE WINTER CLOSES IN - IX. PRELIMINARY EXPLORATIONS - X. SPRING DEPOT JOURNEY - XI. PREPARATIONS AND PLANS FOR THE SUMMER SEASON - XII. SOUTHERN JOURNEY—MOTOR SLEDGES ADVANCE - XIII. THE BARRIER STAGE - XIV. ON THE BEARDMORE GLACIER AND BEYOND - XV. RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY - XVI. THE POLE ATTAINED—SCOTT'S LAST MARCHES - XVII. THE SECOND WINTER—FINDING OF THE POLAR PARTY - XVIII. ADVENTURES OF THE NORTHERN PARTY - XIX. NARRATIVE OF THE "TERRA NOVA" - CHAPTER I - SOUTH POLAR EXPEDITION—OUTFIT AND AIMS
CHAPTER II - VOYAGE OF THE "TERRA NOVA"
CHAPTER III - ASSEMBLING OF UNITS—DEPARTURE FROM NEW ZEALAND
CHAPTER IV - THROUGH STORMY SEAS
CHAPTER V - ANTARCTICA—THROUGH THE PACK ICE TO LAND
CHAPTER VI - SETTLING DOWN TO THE POLAR LIFE
CHAPTER VII - ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WINTER
Description
An energetic chronicle of the 1910 British Antarctic venture, this narrative brings the daring spirit of Captain Scott and his eclectic crew to life for a new generation. Written by a former member of the expedition, it mixes firsthand details with vivid maps and photographs, giving listeners a clear sense of the ship’s preparation, the personalities on board, and the lofty scientific goals that drove them south. The early chapters track the trek from New Zealand through storm‑tossed seas, the first encounters with endless pack ice, and the establishment of a winter base where camaraderie and curiosity battle the harsh polar environment.
The audiobook captures the mix of adventure and scholarly pursuit that defined the journey, from the roar of motor sledges to the meticulous planning of summer explorations. Listeners will feel the excitement of setting foot on untouched snow, hear the clatter of equipment, and sense the awe of a world at the earth’s edge. It’s an intimate, accessible glimpse into an era when exploration demanded both bravery and scientific zeal.
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Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (475K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2006-04-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
About the author
Baron Edward Ratcliffe Garth Russell Evans Mountevans
1880–1957
An Antarctic explorer and Royal Navy officer, he is best remembered for his part in the great age of polar exploration and for writing vividly about danger, endurance, and leadership at sea and on the ice.
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