Scott of the Antarctic

David Crane has given us a magisterial portrait of one of Britain’s greatest heroes and explorers, acclaimed as the ‘masterpiece’ on the subject. Reissued for the 100th anniversary of Scott’s doomed expedition.

Reviews

‘Many have trodden this path before but this is the masterpiece.’ Gildes Foden
‘Moving…a balanced and gripping account…David Crane has written a fine biography of Scott, the flawed but timeless hero, and I read it all with pleasure.’ Guardian
‘He [Crane] has freed himself from the tyranny of the card index to let Scott live again as a man.’ Daily Telegraph
‘Compelling…impressive…moving…’ Sunday Telegraph
‘Crane’s exhilarating biography avoids the excesses of either approach, humanising the man without diminishing his epic endeavour. As the end nears, Crane turns to the men’s dignified accounts of their ordeal. It is as Scott prophesied: no heart could remain unstirred.’ Observer
‘The most balanced biography yet. Like Scott’s own writings, Crane’s stylish prose is a sheer pleasure.’ New York Times