A classic of polar exploration. His remarkable book not only tells of the life among Scott's crew on board and at camp, but also provides numerous photos depicting the Antarctic landscape. The Great White Silence is a silent documentary from 1924 released approximately 10 years after Captain Scott's 2 year long ill-fated journey to the South Pole aboard the Terra Nova. His remarkable book Expand/Collapse Synopsis. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. 8 reviews. Ponting also recorded, both in print and on film, habits of the native penguins and seals, and shares stories of his arrival at volcanic Mount Erebus, nearly losing a team of dogs in a crevasse, and escaping a harrowing run-in with a pack of killer-whales. Morocco title label, name panel and date on bottom panel. Being an Account of Experiences with Captain Scotts South Pole Expedition and of the Nature Life of the Antarctic, first edition, frontispiece and 96 photographic plates, ... Ponting was asked by Scott to produce the visual record of his second Antarctic expedition. the great white south by herbert g. ponting and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at AbeBooks.co.uk. Impressed with Ponting's credentials and manner, Scott asked him to document the expedition to the South Pole, the most elusive prize of exploration at that time. 1. London : Duckworth & Co., [1950, 1921] (OCoLC)889391124: Named Person: In 1910 the British Antarctic Expedition, led by Capt. The Great White South was written by Herbert Ponting who had accompanied Robert Falcon Scott on the ill fated Terra Nova Expedition to Antarctica. He found the book in a family members garage. Hardcover – 1 Dec. 1921. by Herbert G. Ponting (Author) 5.0 out of 5 stars 1 rating. To my mind, it shows that Ponting was not only a great photographer, but also had considerable literary ability. Photographer Ponting joined Robert Scott's expedition to the South Pole in 1910. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read The Great White South: Or With Scott in the Antarctic. His father was a successful banker, Francis Ponting, and his mother was Mary Sydenham. Ponting's wit along with his colorful description of the Expeditions participants make this a must read book. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. 3rd ed. Book Material. The Great White South, , Herbert C. Ponting, Good Book. In this book, he illustrates Scott's Terra Nova Expedition to the Ross Sea and South Pole (1910–1913). "The Great White South or with Scott in the Antarctic being an account of experiences with Captain Scott's South Pole expedition and of the Nature Life of the Antarctic." The Great White South by Herbert G Ponting, 9781169936973, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. But ' The Great White South' is Ponting's own account of his time with Scott, written in 1921, some 10 years after his return from the Antarctic. Unable to add item to List. The Great White South or With Scott In The Antarctic. Unable to add item to List. 5th impression 1923. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 22, 2016. Source: The Great White South; being an account of experiences with Captain Scott's South pole expedition and of the nature life of the Antarctic (1922), by Herbert Ponting After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Hardcover – 1 Jan. 1922. by Captain Ponting, Herbert & Scott (Author) 5.0 out of 5 stars 1 rating. Please try again. Frontispiece, 96 photographic plates, 1 map. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Morocco label with gilt title. Half-leather over blue boards with gilt … To my mind, it shows that Ponting was not only a great photographer, but also had considerable literary ability. Product Details. The great white South; being an account of experiences with Captain Scott's South pole expedition and of the nature life of the Antarctic by Ponting, Herbert George Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. He was a director and cinematographer, known for 90° South (1933), The Great White Silence (1924) and The Undying Story of Captain Scott and Animal Life in the Antarctic (1914). Please try again. Herbert G. Ponting, Cinematographer: 90° South. The Great White South or With Scott In The Antarctic by Ponting Herbert G. Seller Glacier Books Published 1947 Condition 306pp, 132 illusts, some faint sellotape marks to what are otherwise lovely bright and clean boards, internally very clean indee The Great White South or With Scott In The Antarctic. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Please try your request again later. *Remarkable film - the official record of Captain Scott's legendary expedition to the South Pole restored by the BFI* "A hundred years ago the British Antarctic Expedition led by Captain Scott set out on its ill-fated race to the South Pole. It uses only real footage taken by Herbert G. Ponting on the expedition. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Subjects Everyone is familiar with the story of Robert Falcon Scotts’ tragic South Pole odyssey, and over the years I’ve read most of the popular accounts. With Robert Falcon Scott, Herbert G. Ponting, Henry R. Bowers, Edgar Evans. 1950. Please try again. Directed by Herbert G. Ponting. Ponting, Herbert G. The Great White South, Being an Account of Experiences with Captain Scott's South Pole Expedition and of the Nature Life of the Antarctic New York: Robert M. McBride, 1922. However, it was just recently that I realized that the official cinematographer of the expedition, Hebert G. Ponting, had written his own account entitled: The Great White South: Traveling with Robert F. Scott’s Doomed South Pole Expedition. ENDURANCE AND THE GREAT WHITE SILENCE. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, Expeditions & Discoveries World History (Books), © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Online Books by. Herbert Pont's official record of Captain Scott's legendary expedition to the South Pole, restored by the BFI and featuring a new musical score by Simon Fisher Turner, captures in breathtaking detail the alien beauty of the landscape, and ensured that the heroism involved would never be forgotten. A classic of polar exploration. Five raised bands with gilt finish. Ponting was born in Salisbury, Wiltshire in the south of England, on 21 March 1870. $149.99 + $2.80 shipping . 8vo. Ponting's footage begins in 1910 with the departure of the Terra Nova from New Zealand's south island, for the Antarctic – a perilous journey during which animals and stores were lost overboard in a gale and the ship had to break through unusual amounts of pack ice for 400 miles to reach the Great Ice Barrier. The Great White Silence: Herbert Ponting’s Portraits from Captain Scott’s Antarctic Expedition Ponting, who died in 1935, is best known for photographing Robert Falcon Scott’s Terra Nova Expedition to the Ross Sea and South Pole in 1911/12 89 This is a hardbound book written by Herbert Ponting on the South Pole Expedition of Captain Scott. His remarkable book not only tells of the life among Scott's crew on board and at camp, but also provides numerous photos depicting the Antarctic landscape. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. There was a problem loading your book clubs. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Being an Account of Experiences with Captain Scott's South Pole Expedition and of the Nature Life of the Antarctic. blue gilt stamped & decorated cloth, lower corner slt. The Great White South by Herbert Ponting - AbeBooks Skip to main content abebooks.co.uk Passion for books. Leaf through its pages below or download free for Kindle. Bookseller Image. A friend gave me an original copy of this book. The Great White Silence is a silent documentary from 1924 released approximately 10 years after Captain Scott's 2 year long ill-fated journey to the South Pole aboard the Terra Nova. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Fascinating account of the Scott Polar expedition, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 13, 2018. His photographic masterpieces were recently shown to great effect at an exhibition at the Queen's Gallery and reprinted, alongside those of Hurley of Shackleton's Trans-antarctic expedition in the accompanying publication 'The Heart of the Great Alone'. The Great White South: Traveling with Robert F. Scott's Doomed South Pole Expedition. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. The Great White South or With Scott In The Antarctic by Ponting Herbert G. Seller Glacier Books Published 1947 Condition 306pp, 132 illusts, some faint sellotape marks to what are otherwise lovely bright and clean boards, internally very clean indee Edition 1947 rep Item Price £ In 1910 the British Antarctic Expedition, led by Capt. xxvi, 305 Ponting: The Great White South 23 Feb — 05 Apr 13 The British Antarctic (“Terra Nova”) Expedition remains imprinted in public consciousness as the venture in which Scott was beaten to the South Pole by the Norwegian Roald Amundsen, only to perish on the return journey along with four of his men. The volume has been professionally rebound to a very high standard. The book titled The Great White South is in nice condition. Great white south. Orig. View Larger Image The great white South HERBERT G. PONTING. $70.33 + $5.33 shipping . Those who are fascinated with all things relating to the heroic Age of exploration in Antarctica will know that Herbert Ponting was the official photographer on Scott's Last Expedition. ponting was the photographer assigned to Scott's expedition to the Antarctic, and the book is full of beautiful pictures of the Southern continent and the voyage of the Terra Nova. 1950. Lovely condition throughout. Hide other formats … "The Great White South or with Scott in the Antarctic being an account of experiences with Captain Scott's South Pole expedition and of the Nature Life of the Antarctic." Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Downing, Maggie, "Herbert Ponting; Picturing the Great White South" (2014).Master's Theses.Paper 328. Great White South by Ponting, H and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at AbeBooks.co.uk. That time was long enough to convince him that he did not wish to follow in the profession of his father, and … Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. With Robert Falcon Scott, Herbert G. Ponting, Henry R. Bowers, Edgar Evans. In 1921 he published a photography book titled The Great White South, and three years later reissued his film as The Great White Silence, using inter-title cards to replace his in-person narration. His photographic masterpieces were recently shown to great effect at an exhibition at the Queen's Gallery and reprinted, alongside those of Hurley of Shackleton's Trans-antarctic expedition in the accompanying publication 'The Heart of the Great Alone'. Please try again. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. No dust jacket. Association Member: ILAB; Quantity available: 1. Everyone is familiar with the story of Robert Falcon Scotts’ tragic South Pole odyssey, and over the years I’ve read most of the popular accounts. To my mind, it shows that Ponting was not only a great photographer, but also had considerable literary ability. The Great White South was written by Herbert Ponting who had accompanied Robert Falcon Scott on the ill fated Terra Nova Expedition to Antarctica. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. New endpapers. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Herbert G. Ponting was born on March 21, 1870 in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England as Herbert George Ponting. The Great White South or With Scott In The Antarctic by Ponting Herbert G. Seller Glacier Books Published 1947 Condition 306pp, 132 illusts, some faint sellotape marks to what are otherwise lovely bright and clean boards, internally very clean indee Description . After reading a few pages I was "lost in the past." There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Roland Huntford is author of. The great white South. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. Read this book years ago and was reminded of it by a visit to the Scott museum in Cambridge. The Great White South. He died on February 7, 1935 in Marylebone, London, England. Royal 8vo, (xxvi) & 306pp, frontis & 94 plates, 1 map. Ponting's book is an absolute must for anyone interested in Scott's Last Expedition. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. This admirably written book on the expedition, with its excellent illustrations, is thus assured of a welcome. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. The Great White South or with Scott in the Antarctic being an account of experiences with Captain Scott's South Pole expedition and of the Nature Life of the Antarctic. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 7, 2013, What a wonderful book. From Libreria Sanchez (Barcelona, Spain) AbeBooks Seller Since 04 September 2006 Seller Rating. It uses only real footage taken by Herbert G. Ponting on the expedition. Half-leather over blue boards. Reprint. A full screen option is available and recommended. Something went wrong. The conditions experienced by Scott's party were graphically described, as well as the camaraderie that developed in the entire party. Leaf through its pages below or download free for Kindle. Robert F. Scott, embarks from Lyttleton, NZ on a quest to become the first to reach the South Pole. Half-leather over blue boards. At times a little too much penguin and seal love but on the whole an excellent experience. The Great White South or with Scott in the Antarctic being an account of experiences with Captain Scott's South Pole expedition and of the Nature Life of the Antarctic. ponting was the photographer assigned to Scott's expedition to the Antarctic, and the book is full of beautiful pictures of the Southern continent and the voyage of the Terra Nova. The exhibition will showcase high quality platinum palladium prints of these truly iconic images, ... At the beginning of the 20th Century a number of expeditions were launched to conquer the South Pole. Please try again. See all formats and editions. A full screen option is available and recommended. However, it was just recently that I realized that the official cinematographer of the expedition, Hebert G. Ponting, had written his own account entitled: The Great White South: Traveling with Robert F. Scott’s Doomed South Pole Expedition. Ponting did not join Scott for the final leg of the journey, and survived the Terra Nova voyage; years later, he fashioned his footage into a feature length documentary, and The Great White Silence tells the true story of Scott's journey to the Antarctic and presents spectacular images of the Terra Nova team before they met their fate. Five raised bands with gilt finish. "Herbert G. Ponting (1870-1935) was already a world traveler, pioneering photographer, and travel writer when, in 1909, he met British explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912). With Scott to the Pole: The Terra Nova Expedition 1910-1913, The Coldest March: Scott's Fatal Antarctic Expedition, [Pontig] has given us a fascinating narrative of fortitude and achievement and a mass of information about the Antarctic that is otherwise unobtainable…. The Great White South: Traveling with Robert F. Scott's Doomed South Pole Expedition Paperback – December 4, 2001 by Herbert Ponting (Author) 4.5 out of 5 stars 4 ratings See all formats and editions To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2010. Read "The Great White South being an account of experiences with Captain Scott's South pole expedition and of the nature life of the Antarctic" by Herbert George Ponting available from Rakuten Kobo. Herbert George Ponting. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Photographer Ponting joined Robert Scott's expedition to the South Pole in 1910. He was a director and cinematographer, known for 90° South (1933), The Great White Silence (1924) and The Undying Story of Captain Scott and Animal Life in the Antarctic (1914). Publication info. 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