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| Author | Turley, Charles, 1868-1940 |
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| Title | The Voyages of Captain Scott : Retold from the Voyage of the Discovery and Scott's Last Expedition |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Robert J. Hall |
| Summary | "The Voyages of Captain Scott: Retold from 'The Voyage of the "Discovery"' and 'Scott's Last Expedition'" by Charles Turley is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the remarkable journeys of Captain Robert Falcon Scott, focusing on his expeditions to the Antarctic, highlighting his leadership qualities and the challenges faced by his crew during these daring voyages. The opening of the work introduces us to Scott's early life, recounting anecdotes from his childhood that shaped his character. It also details Scott's determination to lead an Antarctic expedition after hearing about it from Sir Clements Markham, illustrating the careful planning and challenges that preceded the departure of the "Discovery". From the financial struggles to securing a capable crew and finalizing the ship's design, the text highlights Scott's commitment and adaptability in the face of uncertainties, setting the stage for the adventure and scientific discovery that would characterize his expeditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | South Pole |
| Subject | Antarctica |
| Subject | Scott, Robert Falcon, 1868-1912 |
| Subject | British National Antarctic Expedition (1901-1904) |
| Subject | British Antarctic ("Terra Nova") Expedition (1910-1913) |
| Subject | Discovery (Ship) |
| Subject | Terra Nova (Ship) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 6721 |
| Release Date | Jan 7, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 187 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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