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January 14, 1912: Scott’s party near the Pole
–from Edward Wilson’s sledging diary– “A very cold grey thick day with a persistent breeze from the S.S.E. which we all felt considerably, but temp. was only -18 at lunch and… more →
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Professor Sienicki's assertions about Scott's 'suicide'
wrote 3 weeks ago: I have received correspondence from Professor Sienicki’s team concerning my recent blog on the … more →
The Weather and its Role in Captain F. Scott and his Companions’ Deaths, by Professor Krzysztof Sienicki
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wrote 1 month ago: I have just had my attention drawn to this paper published in 2010 which suggests that … more →
RANULPH FIENNES TRANS-ANTARCTIC WINTER JOURNEY
wrote 2 months ago: Ranulph Fiennes must be gutted that he has had to give up his trans-Antarctic winter journey attempt … more →
"I Don't Deserve This Award - But Then I Have Arthritis And I Don't Deserve That Either!"...........My Book Of The Year Awards!..........
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wrote 4 months ago: ………. I hope you noticed the nice mix in the titles for this post – the class … more →
Henry ‘Birdie’ Bowers in Burma
wrote 1 year ago: Henry ‘Birdie’ Bowers is probably best known as one of the four men who died with Captain Scott in 1 … more →
Henry ‘Birdie’ Bowers – the first Scot to the South Pole
wrote 1 year ago: In early January 1912 Henry ‘Birdie’ Bowers – to his delighted surprise – was chosen by Captain Robe … more →
January 14, 1912: Scott's party near the Pole
wrote 1 year ago: –from Edward Wilson’s sledging diary– “A very cold grey thick day with a per … more →
December 21-22, 1911: Farther up the Glacier
wrote 1 year ago: from “South With Scott,” Lt. Edward “Teddy” Evans’ published account. … more →
December 17, 1911: Working up the Beardmore Glacier
wrote 1 year ago: From Cherry-Garrard’s Diary: “Sunday, 17 December. Nearly 11 miles. Temp. 12.5 degrees … more →
December 7, 1911: Scott's Blizzard Camp, Day Three
wrote 1 year ago: From Birdie Bowers’ diary: “As bad as ever; it cannot be much worse. I had to dig out a … more →
December 6, 1911: Scott's Blizzard Camp, Day Two
wrote 1 year ago: (from Scott’s diary) “Camp 30. The tempest rages with unabated violence. The temperatu … more →
The first of the ponies to Go: Cherry-Garrard's Account
wrote 1 year ago: –November 24, 1911– “All depended on the weather, and just now it was glorious, an … more →
The Winter Journey: Cherry's Account
wrote 1 year ago: From “The Worst Journey in the World”: “If we did not find the tent (and its recov … more →
Following Scott Through Antarctica in 2083
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wrote 2 years ago: As you may know from reading past posts, I’ve developed a small obsession with Antarctic explo … more →
