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Scott's Last Expedition
- Narrated by: Steve Gough, Ken Bradley
- Length: 18 hrs and 4 mins
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Scott's Last Expedition
By Robert Falcon Scott.
Narrated by Steve Gough
Preface and Afterword narrated by Ken Bradley
Music composed and performed by Nadine Reddy.
Captain Scott's ill-fated journey to the Antarctic Pole in 1911 is part triumph, part tragedy - an epic tale of heroic endeavor which has inspired books and films over the generations.
Despite the simple outline of the story, Scott and his fellow explorers emerge as richly varied characters, brought to life by the diarist's skill as a story-teller. Scott's journal reaches its moving and dramatic crescendo when the explorers reach the Pole, only to discover that the Norwegian, Amundsen, has beaten them to it by many weeks.
Scott and his comrades turn back, knowing they face not just defeat but hundreds of miles of the most dangerous terrain known to man. Facing tortuous weather, dwindling food supplies, and that gnawing sense of defeat, Scott writes that "all is lost." Yet history has decided otherwise, for Scott is today far more famous than Amundsen: his triumph secured by the story he lived through and told so eloquently to the world.
Edited and narrated by Steve Gough, this Voices of Today audiobook also features an impressionistic sound design bringing the terrifying landscape of the Antarctic alive to the listener, alongside Scott's sad story. Scott's Last Expedition also includes E.L. Atkinson's 1913 account of the finding of Scott's body in the snow, read by Ken Bradley; and music specially composed by Nadine Reddy.
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- Kevin Hayes
- 12-05-23
Superb telling of this tragic tale.
Captains Scott’s diaries brought to life superbly in this audiobook, the background sound effects brought the Antarctic winds and sounds even closer for the listener …A truly great tale of grit, heroism and tragedy told in Captain Scott’s own words.
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- Lee
- 24-10-21
Scott in his own words
Loved this book. I’ve always been interested in the golden age of exploration and this book took me right into the snow and ice. Scott is so optimistic throughout and he really does detail everything during the Terra Nova voyage right up till his death. His thoughts on his men and the animals give you a real insight who Scott really was. Such a compelling tale with brave men and discoveries but also mistakes made.
The narration and sound effects just added to the experience.
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- Sarah H
- 10-11-21
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A true hero’s story for all to understand and admire in a time of true gentlemen
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- Kindle Customer
- 31-03-22
hauntingly addictive
What a marvellous book. Scott's diaries were eloquent, compelling and his tragic journey reflected the efforts of a truly tough and dedicated team of men.
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- Steven
- 28-01-23
True Grit
Great background sounds from blizzard wind to dogs,ponies,birds,and everything in between brilliant.
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- Anonymous User
- 22-02-23
Scott in his own words
I loved this. Scott’s writing is so eloquent and informative and the narration is perfect for the period. I found it so moving listening to Scott’s hopes and concerns, all the time knowing the ultimate conclusion.
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- C M COLLCUTT
- 02-02-24
Moving account of the South Pole Expedition
Who better than to listen to Scott’s own account movingly read on this audio book.
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