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PIGGOT, Dr Jan (Ed)

Shackleton: The Antarctic and Endurance

This is a collection of essays covering a wide area of Shackleton topics, edited by the 'Keeper of Archives and Curator' of Dulwich College. Published by Dulwich College 2000.

PLIMPTON, Gearge

ERNEST SHACKLETON

Anyone who enjoyed the recent television docu-drama will enjoy this generously illustrated book by George Plimpton, published in conjunction with A& biography. Plimpton tells the tale of Shackleton, his life and four voyages, with verve. The account is enlivened by Plimpton's account of own adventures in Antarctica and South Georgia on the heels of the great man. With 200 well-integrated photographs, both archival and modern. (Publishers review)
(New York: DK Publishing, 2003)

PONTING, Herbert G.

The Great White South.

Ponting's own story and photograph's. This man was the perfect Victorian gentleman who perhaps got more adventure than he bargained for by going to the Antarctic with Scott. Just like a gentleman, he relates this story without grumble or exaggeration, shame about his rather monotonous writing ability. On his return to England Ponting ran into severe financial difficulties and was eventually declared bankrupt. That story remains untold. As a key player and major personality he deserves more attention.
First published in October 1921 and was immediately a great success, reprinted numerous times. This book is one the 'must haves' in any Antarctic collection. His photographs, still now, have an inspiring quality. Published 1921 by Duckworth.

POUND, Reginald.

Evans of the Broke: A Biography of Admiral Lord Montevans.

Evans was second-in-command of Scott's ill fated expedition and a destroyer commander in WWI. After he was successively Commander-in-Chief, Australia, Commander-in-Chief, South Africa, Commander-in-Chief, the Nore. During WWII was responsible for Civil Defence in London. Published OUP in 1963.

Scott of the Antarctic

Scott of the Antarctic

PRESTON, Diana.

A First Rate Tragedy

This is a analysis of the race to the pole, not as comprehensive as Huntford's work. It does make a good job of convincing the reader that Scott, while not the perfect character, did have determination and strength beyond that of the common man. He becomes a far greater hero dead than if he survived. This book does a good job of telling one of the greatest stories ever told - but it does not say anything new.
Published in 1997 by Constable

PRIESTLEY, Raymond E.

Antarctic Adventure. Scott's Northern Party

Account of the six man party under Campbell forced to winter at Cape Adair after 'Terra Nova' was prevented from picking them up. A most heroic and extraordinary tale of their 230 mile trek over sea ice to Cape Evans.
Published 1914 by Fisher Unwin.