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2001 Voyages Of The Discovery Ann Savours Australian Antarctic Exploration Book

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2001 Voyages Of The Discovery Ann Savours Australian Antarctic Exploration Book

The Voyages Of The Discovery - The Illustrated History Of Scott's Ship
By Ann Savours
Published by Chatham Publishing: London 2001 1st Edition
With Dustjacket Protected With Clear Mylar Sleeve

" Ann Savours' The Voyages of the Discovery is a richly illustrated and authoritative account of one of the most famous ships in the history of Antarctic exploration—Captain Robert Falcon Scott's RRS Discovery. Built in Dundee and launched in 1901 for the British National Antarctic Expedition, the vessel became synonymous with the heroic age of polar exploration. Savours traces the ship's origins, design, and historic first voyage to the Antarctic, vividly recounting the challenges faced by Scott and his crew as they pushed into the unknown, laying foundations for future expeditions and capturing the imagination of the world.

Beyond its association with Scott, the book explores the Discovery's long and varied career across the 20th century, revealing a vessel of remarkable endurance and adaptability. From Arctic trading service with the Hudson's Bay Company to wartime duties, scientific research voyages, and even its role in later Antarctic expeditions under figures such as Mawson, the ship's story unfolds as a continuous thread through maritime and exploration history. Savours combines meticulous research with engaging narrative, supported by an outstanding selection of historical photographs, plans, and illustrations that bring the ship and her voyages vividly to life.

This 2001 first edition published by Chatham Publishing is a handsome and highly collectible volume, presented in its original dustjacket and protected with a clear mylar sleeve. Well-produced and generously illustrated, it remains one of the definitive modern works on the Discovery and the wider context of polar exploration. A desirable copy for collectors of maritime history, Antarctic exploration, and the legacy of Scott and Shackleton, as well as enthusiasts of classic expedition narratives. "

Dustjacket protected with clear mylar sleeve. No inscriptions. Pages clean, crisp and bright. An excellent copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 25cm x 19.5cm x 2cm - 160 Pages

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["1st Edition", "Dust Jacket", "Illustrated"]
Region: Australia, Oceania
Subject: Exploration & Travel
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Dustjacket protected with clear mylar sleeve. No inscriptions. Pages clean, crisp and bright. An excellent copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Ann Savours
Publisher: Chatham Publishing: London
Year Printed: 2001
Sub-subject: Antarctic Exploration