A�magnificent, hauntingly beautiful photographic study of the Antarctic huts that served as expedition bases for explorations led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott and Sir Ernest
Shackleton
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At the turn of the 20th century Antarctic explorers set off from their huts in search of adventure, science, and glory,�while the huts were left as time capsules of Edwardian life. The huts
had never been the subject of a thorough photographic survey until Jane Ussher was invited by the Antarctic Heritage Trust to record "the unusual, the hidden and minutiae of these sites," and
this tome�is�the�stunning result. Seven gatefolds reveal wide-format photos, while�intimate�close-ups explore the fascinating�details in each small, gritty�corner of the huts.�A portrait of
King Edward VII hangs amid seal blubber, sides of mutton, a jar of gherkins, penguin eggs, cufflinks, and darned trousers. The executive director of the Trust provides a fascinating
introduction to the history and atmosphere of each hut and detailed photographic captions. Diary excerpts from the explorers bring their time in the huts to life, while a final chapter
discusses the current work to conserve the huts.
