Robert Falcon Scott war ein britischer Marineoffizier und Entdecker, der zwei Expeditionen in die Antarktis leitete. Seine Unternehmungen waren von einem unermüdlichen Streben nach geografischen Extremen geprägt und hinterließen ein tiefgreifendes Erbe in der Polarforschung. Scotts Geschichte ist ein Beweis für die Hartnäckigkeit des menschlichen Geistes angesichts der unversöhnlichen Natur und der Gefahren des Unbekannten.
Edition Erdmann, Stuttgart; Wien; Bern, 1997. 317 S. mit 18 Abbildungen und 1 Karte, Leinen-Einband mit illustriertem Schutzumschlag - Der Neubearbeitung liegt die 1913 bei R. Brockhaus in Leipzig erschienene deutsche Erstausgabe zugrunde / Herausgegeben und neu bearbeitet von Ernst Bartsch -
Die Abenteuer der Gefährten
This edition presents Scott's poignant account of his final expedition to Antarctica, capturing the challenges and triumphs of exploration in one of the world's most inhospitable environments. It delves into the themes of bravery, human endurance, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge. The narrative is enriched with historical context, providing insights into the era's scientific ambitions and the personal struggles faced by Scott and his team. This modern retelling invites readers to reflect on the spirit of adventure and the harsh realities of nature.
'When I received the script of "The Voyage of the Discovery" I was amazed. I had only to read a few pages to realise that it was literature, unique of its kind...Scott's mind was like wax to receive an impression and like marble to retain it'. So wrote Leonard Huxley, and he was not alone in his opinion. When this account of Scott's first Antarctic expedition appeared in 1905 the reviewers recognised it as a masterpiece and the first printing sold out immediately. Scott is best known for his doomed last expedition in 1912, but it was this earlier voyage that truly began the opening up of the Antarctic continent and laid the groundwork for the 'Heroic Age' of Antarctic exploration. The record of that voyage is a classic account by a remarkable explorer who was also one of the most talented writers in the field of polar exploration. Scott brings alive for the reader the brilliance of the aurora in the long winter nights, the hunger and danger of sledging trips, the isolation, and the joy
The Journals
This two-volume work chronicles the famous Terra Nova expedition of 1910-1913, led by Robert Falcon Scott. The journals and reports included in this collection provide detailed insights into the experience of exploration and scientific discovery in the Antarctic region, as well as the personal and emotional impact of the journey on the participants. This work is an invaluable historical document and an enduring example of human adventure and perseverance.