The Voyage of the 'Discovery' PDF

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. - Finding Depot 'B' - Scurvy Again - Shackleton Becomes III - The Last of our Dog Team - Bad Light for Steering - Anxious Days - Depot 'A' - Over-eating - The Last Lap Home Again - Our Welcome; Royds' Journey to Cape Crozier - The King's Birthday - Athletic Sports - The Western Journey - Difficulties amongst the Mountains - Ascent of the Ferrar Glacier - Approaching the Summit - First Party on the Interior of Victoria Land - Return of Western Party - Summer Thawing - About the Islands to the South-West - Curious Ice Formations - Recovery of the Boats - Preparing for Sea - History of the Relief Expedition - Arrival of the 'Morning'; Effects of the Strain of the Southern Journey - Communication with the 'Morning' - Change of Weather - Stores Transported - Delays in the Break-up of the Ice - Closing of the Season - Departure of the 'Morning' - Making Provision for the Winter - Settling Down - Hockey - Departure of the Sun - Fishing Operations - Record Temperatures - The Electrometer - Midwinter Feast - Our Growing Puppies - Hodgson at Work - The 'Flying Scud' - Return of the Sun - Signs of Summer - Plans for the Future - General Good Health; Parties Starting - Away to New Harbour - We Find a Good Road, Establish a Depot, and Return - Sledding in Record Temperatures - Experiences in Different Directions - Emperor Penguin Chicks - Eclipse of the Sun - A Great Capture - Preparing for the Western Journey - Ascending Ferrar Glacier - Our Sledges Break Down - Forced to Return - Some Good Marching