The Great White South: Being An Account Of Experiences With Captain Scott's South Pole Expedition And Of The Nature Life Of The Antarctic
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""The Great White South"" is a memoir by Herbert G. Ponting, detailing his experiences as a photographer on Captain Scott's South Pole Expedition. The book offers a vivid and detailed account of life in the Antarctic, including the harsh weather conditions, the local wildlife, and the daily routines of the expedition team. Ponting's stunning photographs, included throughout the book, provide a visual representation of the beauty and brutality of the Antarctic landscape. The memoir also offers insight into the personalities and leadership styles of Captain Scott and his team, as well as the challenges and triumphs of the expedition. Overall, ""The Great White South"" is a captivating and informative read for anyone interested in Antarctic exploration, photography, or the history of polar expeditions.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.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1430462485
ISBN13:9781430462484
Release Date:March 2007
Publisher:Kessinger Publishing
Length:528 Pages
Weight:1.69 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
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A wonderful account
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Ponting's book is an absolute must for anyone interested in Scott's Last Expedition. His narrative is witty and engaging throughout, whether it be concerned with his fellow travellers and their experiences, or related to the native wildlife - his chapters on seals and penguins are a particular delight. The only downside to this edition is that the publishers unaccountably saw fit to provide a platform for another of Roland Huntford's incredibly tiresome and bitter rants about Captain Scott himself, by inviting him to contribute an unworthy, though mercifully short, introduction. Huntford's by now largely discredited iconoclasm despoils some of the dignity and freshness of Ponting's own work. Just ignore it and enjoy Ponting himself.
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