Product Description

Edward Wilson (1872-1912) was Junior Surgeon and Vertebrate Zoologist on the British Antarctic Expedition of 1901-4 and Chief of Scientific Staff on Captain Scott's last ill-fated Antarctic expedition of 1910-12. The only officer with Scott, he formed a close and influential partnership with him and became his loyal confidant. He was part of the Southern Party with Shackleton and Scott on the 1901 expedition; they reached the furthest point south, and Scott named the Cape after Wilson.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #430125 in Books
• Published on: 2008-07-01
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 320 pages

Customer Reviews

With Scott in the Antarctic - Edward Wilson
An elegantly written book by Isobel Williams that can be read on many levels. This portrait reveals a noble man whose faith gave him strength of purpose in the most extreme conditions: an inspiration to Scott and their fellow explorers. He took his responsibilities as a doctor seriously; his research was rigorous and the paintings and drawings, executed in dire conditions are exquisite. He kept a thorough and balanced diary even in the bleak times. What an exceptional man.

The diligent research by a fellow doctor provides great insight into contemporary medical knowledge, (such as lack of adequate nutrition and the cause of scurvy) exploration and the current aspirations and concerns of society. Learning about the paucity of information and equipment makes the expeditions more remarkable.

This is a story of heroic adventure. The pace of the narrative reflects the unfolding drama of exploration in the Antarctic: a compulsive read, informative and enjoyable.

Excellent Book

I thought this was a most interesting and well researched book and I thoroughly enjoyed it - congratulations to the author!

With Scott in the Antarctic
The end of this story is well-known. Isobel Williams has written an excellent account of Edward Wilson's all too short life, allowing the reader a well researched history of a remarkable man who was doctor, scientist, artist and explorer. In addition the reader gets a most interesting insight into Edwardian Britain and the medical knowledge of the time;the somewhat basic travel conditions across the high seas and we learn how between his two Antarctic journeys,his research saved the grouse shooting industry.