Originally published in 1913, this early work contains a fascinating and detailed account of Sir Robert Falcon Scott''s journey to the South Pole. Offering a complete collection of Scott''s diary entries from his last expedition, this book is unparalleled in its insight and detail. It constitutes a must-read for anyone interested in this famous explorative journey. Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868 - 1912) was an explorer and officer in the British Royal Navy. He famously captained two expeditions to the Antarctic regions: the ''Discovery Expedition'' of 1901, and the infamous ''Terra Nova Expedition'' of 1910. Sir James Matthew Barrie 1860 - 1937) was a Scottish dramatist and author, best remembered for being the creator of "Peter Pan". Many vintage texts such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.