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Scott's last expedition: the personal journals of Captain R.F. Scott, C.V.O., R.N. on his journey to the South Pole / Robert Falcon Scott ; with an introduction by Sir Vivian Fuchs
by Scott, Robert Falcon
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London: Folio Society, 1965. 2nd Impression. Hardcover. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description: 322 pages, [16] leaves of plates: ill., tables, maps (on end papers); 25 cm. Notes: Originally published: London: Smith, Elder, 1913; single volume edition: London: John Murray, 1923. Summary: Abstract: Account of Scott's 1910-13 Terra Nova Antarctic expedition, from his personal diaries. Subjects: Scott, Robert Falcon 1868-1912. Explorers Great Britain; Biography. Antarctica Discovery and exploration British. Genre: Illustrated.
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- Title
- Scott's last expedition: the personal journals of Captain R.F. Scott, C.V.O., R.N. on his journey to the South Pole / Robert Falcon Scott ; with an introduction by Sir Vivian Fuchs
- Author
- Scott, Robert Falcon
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- Hardcover
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- 2nd Impression
- Publisher
- London: Folio Society
- Date Published
- 1965
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