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Antarctic Adventure

- Scott's Northern Party (1915)

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Antarctic Adventure: Scott�������s Northern Party (1915) is a non-fiction book written by Raymond Edward Priestley. The book is a first-hand account of the journey of a group of explorers led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott, who ventured into the unexplored regions of Antarctica in 1912. The group, known as the Northern Party, was tasked with conducting scientific research and mapping the uncharted areas of the continent.The book is an engaging and detailed narrative of the expedition, describing the harsh conditions and challenges faced by the explorers as they battled extreme weather, hunger, and isolation. The author provides a vivid description of the landscape and wildlife of Antarctica, as well as the daily routines and struggles of the explorers.The book also highlights the tragic fate of Scott and his team, who perished on their return journey from the South Pole. The author reflects on the bravery and determination of the explorers, and the sacrifices they made in the pursuit of knowledge and discovery.Overall, Antarctic Adventure: Scott�������s Northern Party (1915) is a gripping and informative account of one of the most daring and tragic expeditions in the history of exploration. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of polar exploration and the human spirit of adventure.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781120260963
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 580
  • Udgivet:
  • 24. september 2009
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x37 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 1016 g.
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 14. november 2024

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Antarctic Adventure: Scott�������s Northern Party (1915) is a non-fiction book written by Raymond Edward Priestley. The book is a first-hand account of the journey of a group of explorers led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott, who ventured into the unexplored regions of Antarctica in 1912. The group, known as the Northern Party, was tasked with conducting scientific research and mapping the uncharted areas of the continent.The book is an engaging and detailed narrative of the expedition, describing the harsh conditions and challenges faced by the explorers as they battled extreme weather, hunger, and isolation. The author provides a vivid description of the landscape and wildlife of Antarctica, as well as the daily routines and struggles of the explorers.The book also highlights the tragic fate of Scott and his team, who perished on their return journey from the South Pole. The author reflects on the bravery and determination of the explorers, and the sacrifices they made in the pursuit of knowledge and discovery.Overall, Antarctic Adventure: Scott�������s Northern Party (1915) is a gripping and informative account of one of the most daring and tragic expeditions in the history of exploration. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of polar exploration and the human spirit of adventure.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.

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