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CAPTAIN SCOTT is warmly to be congratulated on the two interesting volumes in which he describes the work of the National Antarctic Expedition and gives his conclusions as to its results. The book, naturally dedicated to Sir Clements Markham, is a most valuable contribution to the knowledge of what will probably always be one of the most interesting parts of the Antarctic continent. It is written in a charmingly easy and fluent style; the narrative is modest and frank; and the story is always pleasant reading, from its evidence of the uniform good temper which prevailed throughout the expedition, of Captain Scott's capacity for handling his men, of his sympathetic appreciation of their high endeavour, and of his keen interest in all branches of the work. The book is illustrated by a series of fine photographs, many of which were taken by Lieut. Skelton, and its value is greatly increased by the beautiful sketches of Dr. Wilson.
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GREGORY, J. The Work of the National Antarctic Expedition 1 . Nature 73, 297–300 (1906). https://doi.org/10.1038/073297d0
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