The rescue of Captain Scott
Aldridge, Don1999
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This text explores the reasons for the building of Scott's ship Discovery, examining links between whaling, polar ships, marine engineering, and polar ice rescues. It recounts the exploits of Captain Harry McKay, whose experience saved Scott in 1904.
Main title:
The rescue of Captain Scott / Don Aldridge.
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Imprint:
East Linton : Tuckwell, 1999.
Collation:
xxii, 215p., [32]p. of plates : ill., ports. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Maps on lining papers.Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-203) and index.
ISBN:
9781862320703 (hbk)
Dewey class:
910.92919.89998.9
Language:
English
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BRN:
125328
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