South Pole: The British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913

South Pole: The British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913 Special Edition coffee table book. Published by Assouline, 2012.

Although it's a piece of history learned by every British student, the Terra Nova Expedition of 1910-1913 remains an epic story unknown to many. In this ultimate showing of life and boundless bravery, Robert F. Scott and his five-man team battled the elements-traveling through subzero temperatures with motor sledges and ponies-in the hope of being the first to reach this uninhabited territory.

Arriving at the South Pole on January 18, 1913, the adventurers were greeted by their worst nightmare: a Norwegian flag. Disheartened and badly frostbitten, they trudged back toward their boat, only to die just eleven miles from the next depot.

This well-documented journey is starkly re-lived in this cloth-bound, over-sized edition featuring a historic collection of stunning black-and-white photography on fine paper, with tip-on images, a ribbon bookmark, and excerpts from Scott's harrowing diary uniquely crafted in calligraphy.

This special edition book measures 24 inches in height. Hard-bound limited edition, embossed cloth-bound hardcover.

Writted by Christine Dell'Amore, with forwards by Prince Albert of Monaco and HRH The Princess Royal, Princess Anne of Great Britain.