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A review by esperata
Captain Scott by Ranulph Fiennes
5.0
I cannot recommend this highly enough. Not a hagiography yet sympathetic to the ordeal of Scott and his men. Who better to write of the trials of Antarctic travel than someone who has not only been there but has experience both manhauling and using dogs?
This is a factual account of Scott's travels using quotes from original sources rather than past biographies. Sir Ranulph not only describes what happened but also explains from his own experience the whys and wherefores. He also carefully highlights errors that have become almost accepted truths, giving evidence to support his reasoning.
If you were only going to read one book about the Terra Nova expedition this should be it.
This is a factual account of Scott's travels using quotes from original sources rather than past biographies. Sir Ranulph not only describes what happened but also explains from his own experience the whys and wherefores. He also carefully highlights errors that have become almost accepted truths, giving evidence to support his reasoning.
If you were only going to read one book about the Terra Nova expedition this should be it.