Book description
Bestselling author Robert Ryan brings one of the greatest epic journeys
of all time to life in this captivating story of Captain Scott's last
Antarctic expedition. January 18, 1912: Captain Robert Falcon Scott's
expedition reaches the South Pole. Just a few weeks later, trapped in
one of the worst blizzards Antarctica has ever known, Scott and his four
companions perish in subzero temperatures. How did the icy conditions
overwhelm Scott, Captain Oates and their party on the fateful return
journey? The story of Scott and Oates, their incredible journey and
their tragic final days, combines ambition, national pride and the kind
of bravery and dignity most men can only dream of. Rob Ryan was born
in Liverpool. He has written forThe Face,Arena,Conde Nast
Traveller,Esquire,GQMagazine andThe Sunday Times. He lives in north
London with his wife and three children.
