The Great White South Or With Scott In The Antarctic: Being An Account Of Experiences With Captain Scott's South Pole Expedition And Of The Nature Life Of The Antarctic
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Herbert G. Ponting
Binding: Hardback
Published: Duckworth, 1930
Condition:
Book: Poor
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Worn spine. Bumping and rubbing on corners and edges. A few pages repaired with tapes.
This historical account chronicles Herbert Ponting's experiences as the official photographer and cinematographer for Captain Robert Falcon Scott's ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition to the Antarctic. A vivid narrative, it details the daily life, scientific endeavors, and immense challenges faced by the expedition team in the harsh polar environment. Ponting's work captures the stark beauty and perilous nature of the Antarctic landscape, offering a unique firsthand perspective on one of the most famous voyages of exploration. The book presents a compelling blend of adventure, scientific observation, and human endurance against the backdrop of the heroic age of Antarctic exploration.
Author: Herbert G. Ponting
Binding: Hardback
Published: Duckworth, 1930
Condition:
Book: Poor
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Worn spine. Bumping and rubbing on corners and edges. A few pages repaired with tapes.
This historical account chronicles Herbert Ponting's experiences as the official photographer and cinematographer for Captain Robert Falcon Scott's ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition to the Antarctic. A vivid narrative, it details the daily life, scientific endeavors, and immense challenges faced by the expedition team in the harsh polar environment. Ponting's work captures the stark beauty and perilous nature of the Antarctic landscape, offering a unique firsthand perspective on one of the most famous voyages of exploration. The book presents a compelling blend of adventure, scientific observation, and human endurance against the backdrop of the heroic age of Antarctic exploration.