The Voyages Of The 'Morning'

The Voyages Of The 'Morning'

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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: Gerald S. Doorly
Binding: Hardback
Published: BLUNTISHAM BOOKS ERSKINE PRESS, 1995

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

This compelling historical account chronicles the harrowing yet inspiring journey of the relief ship Morning during its crucial missions to resupply Captain Scott's Discovery Expedition in the treacherous Antarctic. Gerald S. Doorly, an officer aboard, vividly recounts the formidable challenges of navigating icy waters, the camaraderie among the crew, and the stark beauty of the polar landscape. The narrative presents a firsthand perspective on early 20th-century polar exploration, detailing the resilience required to survive in one of Earth's most unforgiving environments. It illustrates the vital role played by support vessels in the grand endeavors of scientific discovery, offering a gripping testament to human endurance and the spirit of adventure.

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Description

Author: Gerald S. Doorly
Binding: Hardback
Published: BLUNTISHAM BOOKS ERSKINE PRESS, 1995

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

This compelling historical account chronicles the harrowing yet inspiring journey of the relief ship Morning during its crucial missions to resupply Captain Scott's Discovery Expedition in the treacherous Antarctic. Gerald S. Doorly, an officer aboard, vividly recounts the formidable challenges of navigating icy waters, the camaraderie among the crew, and the stark beauty of the polar landscape. The narrative presents a firsthand perspective on early 20th-century polar exploration, detailing the resilience required to survive in one of Earth's most unforgiving environments. It illustrates the vital role played by support vessels in the grand endeavors of scientific discovery, offering a gripping testament to human endurance and the spirit of adventure.