Published by John Murray, 1938

Hardcover with jacket in good condition for its age. Jacket has some mild sunning to spine. Some pages have mild age toning. Please see pics. 

Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912) was one of the notable persons in the heroic age of Antarctic exploration. He was a member of both of Scotts expeditions to Antarctica on Discovery in 1901-1904 and Terra Nova in 1910- 1913 as a zoologist, chief scientist and doctor. He died with Scott on the return from the South Pole in 1912. Wilson's letters and journals were released by his widow to Seaver. Seaver also had access to an unpublished memoir by Wilson's father.

Much has been written about Wilson. From a the book "Cheltenham in Antarctica; The Life of Edward Wilson" 2000, "... [Edward Wilson] was one of the major influences and personalities of the heroic age of Antarctic exploration and has also been recognised as one of the top ranking ornithologists and naturalists in the United Kingdom during this period. He was also one of the last great scientific expedition artists."

It is evident from other Antarctic accounts that Wilson had a great influence and impact on the members of the expeditions and carried through to his death with Scott on the return journey from the South Pole in 1912.