With Scott in the Antarctic: Edward Wilson: Explorer, Naturalist, Artist

With Scott in the Antarctic: Edward Wilson: Explorer, Naturalist, Artist

by IsobelWilliams (Author)

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Edward Wilson (1872-1912) was Junior Surgeon and Vertebrate Zoologist on the British Antarctic Expedition of 1901-4 and Chief of Scientific Staff on Captain Scott's last ill-fated Antarctic expedition of 1910-12. The only officer with Scott, he formed a close and influential partnership with him and became his loyal confidant. He was part of the Southern Party with Shackleton and Scott on the 1901 expedition; they reached the furthest point south, and Scott named the Cape after Wilson.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 320
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: The History Press
Published: 01 Jul 2008

ISBN 10: 0750948795
ISBN 13: 9780750948791