Still life. Inside the Antarctic huts of Scott & Shackleton

Nigel Watson

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Language: English

Published by Murdoch Books, Australia, 2010

1741967392 / 9781741967395

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223 pages. A magnificent, hauntingly beautiful photographic study of the Antarctic huts that served as expedition bases for explorations led by Captain Robert Falcon Sc ott and Sir Ernest Shackleton At the turn of the 20th century Antarctic expl orers set off from their huts in search of adventure, science, and glory, while the huts were left as time capsules of Edwardian life. The huts had never been t he subject of a thorough photographic survey until Jane Ussher was invited by th e Antarctic Heritage Trust to record the unusual, the hidden and minutiae of th ese sites, and this tome is the stunning result. Seven gatefolds reveal wide-fo rmat photos, while intimate close-ups explore the fascinating details in each sm all, gritty corner of the huts. A portrait of King Edward VII hangs amid seal bl ubber, sides of mutton, a jar of gherkins, penguin eggs, cufflinks, and darned t rousers. The executive director of the Trust provides a fascinating introduction to the history and atmosphere of each hut and detailed photographic captions. D iary excerpts from the explorers bring their time in the huts to life, while a f inal chapter discusses the current work to conserve the huts.…

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Title
Still life. Inside the Antarctic huts of Scott & Shackleton
Author
Nigel Watson
Publisher
Murdoch Books, Australia
Publication year
2010
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
ISBN 10
1741967392
ISBN 13
9781741967395
Illustrator
Jane Ussher
Dimensions
31.8cm x 3.3cm x 24.1cm
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