Scott's Last Expedition: In Two Volumes Vol. I. The Journals of Captain R. F. Scott, R. N., C. V. O. Vol. II. Being the Reports of the Journeys and the Scientific Work Undertaken by Dr. E. A. Wilson and the Surviving Members of the Expedition
Author(s):
Scott, Robert Falcon
Copyright: 1947, Murray, London
Specifications: rep, 2 vol, 8vo, vI pp.xxviii, 497, photo frontis, 3 bw photos, fldg map, appendix; vII pp.viii, 431, photo frontis, 3 bw plates, fldg map, appendix; navy blue ribbed cloth
Condition: dj’s fine, cloth tight, fine, maps w/ orig folds & no tears, fine
The classic account of Scott's ill-fated journey to the South Pole during his British Antarctic Expedition (1910-13). Volume I contains Scott’s account of the Fall 1911 Depot Journey, the winter, and the Pole trip. Volume II contains Cherry-Garrard’s account of the Winter Journey, Campbell’s account of the Northern Party, Taylor’s account of the two Western Journeys, Evans’ account of the Spring Depot Journey, Atkinson’s account of the Last Year at Cape Evans, and much more. This Murray edition contains a 10-page biographical introduction by J. M. Barrie. What makes this set particularly lovely are the dust jackets which are in such wonderful condition.
Renard 1402, Rosove 290.C4.