In the Footsteps of Scott by Roger Mear and Robert Swan. 1st 1987. H/C with jacket. 306 pp.

While still at university, Robert Swan became possessed by the idea of a journey on foot to the South Pole. No such attempt has been made since Captain Scott and his companions, beaten by the Norwegian explorer Amundsen, perished on their return march in 1912. This is a story of adventure, adversities, jubilation and despair as three men marched in total isolation, without radio link or back-up supply deposits, to the South Pole, and reached it six days ahead of schedule. With colour photographs.

First published 1987 by Jonathan Cape, London. Condition: Good. Jacket somewhat worn at top.