Publisher's Synopsis
""From Edinburgh To The Antarctic: An Artist�������s Notes And Sketches During The Dundee Antarctic Expedition Of 1892-93"" is a book written and illustrated by William Gordon Burn-Murdoch. The book was published in 1894 and provides a detailed account of the Dundee Antarctic Expedition of 1892-93.The author, Burn-Murdoch, was the official artist of the expedition and his sketches and notes provide a unique insight into the daily life of the crew and the challenges they faced during their journey. The book contains over 100 illustrations, including sketches of the landscape, wildlife, and the crew's activities.The book is divided into two parts. The first part describes the journey from Edinburgh to the Antarctic, including the crew's preparations and the challenges they faced during the voyage. The second part focuses on their time in the Antarctic, including their exploration of the continent and their encounters with the local wildlife.The book is a fascinating account of one of the earliest Antarctic expeditions and provides a unique perspective on the challenges faced by the crew. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the natural world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
