You are most welcome, and indeed thank you for your kind words! I found myself immeasurably moved by reading Scott’s journal and letters. His is a story that was once familiar to every Englishman. It deserves to be known to all of us 🙏
I was in sheer disbelief as I was reading Scott's journal. Seeing it all unfold, 'live', over the course of the weeks, as near every force of hardship laid siege to this man's pluck, was like reading the Book of Job made incarnate. Reading on in the vain hope they would make it, and watching him come to terms with the certainty that they will not, moved me like few other written words.
No man may remain numb before such simple yet transcendent nobility 🙏
It takes nobility to truly perceive nobility. Thank you for your unfailingly noble or uplifting selections. May God make us worthy and give us strength to possess and live such heroic fortitude in the face of terrifying adversity. And may God continue to bless your work, which is an embodiment of Phil 4:8
A story which never fails to move one no matter how often one returns to it. A heroic failure certainly but also a masterclass in leadership, empathy, compassion and integrity which continues to inspire to this day
It is horrifying to think how easily this entire story could never have been known. Thank Heavens Scott kept his journal, and that these papers survived those silent months in the tent! 🙏
Scott’s journals have been a real discovery. There is something extraordinary about watching this all unfold, between optimism and dashed hopes over the course of dozens of diary entries, knowing where it all will end…
I had no idea, I feel like this would make a great character driven movie or mini series.. These men embodied their convictions and died as they lived. May we all bear our own sufferings half as well. Thank you for sharing..
I quite agree! To my knowledge there has not been a big budget depiction of the Terra Nova expedition since 1948’s Scott of the Antarctic. Perhaps in part because, as became fashionable in the postwar era, really from the 1970’s there was a real effort to destroy his reputation.
Thankfully, later calculations vindicated Scott’s assertion that the 1912 summer was a severe anomaly, and the discovery of the orders he had issued in advance regarding dog teams undermined those who claimed he was negligent in preparations.
Sir Ranulph Fiennes’ biography of Scott is a fine piece, written by one of the few men on Earth who knows firsthand what Scott went through.
May the quiet heroism of these men live on, and live wider yet 🙏
How amazing was this man… these men. They don’t make them like they used to that’s for sure. Along with meticulous competency, extreme courage, and unique adventurousness, Scott demonstrated an unnatural - almost supernatural - attitude toward his and his men’s inevitable deaths. I have never heard a story that embodies the spirit of stoicism so perfectly. His story should be taught to every child.
“Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it naturally happens.” -Epictetus
Well said Madam! It is certainly incumbent upon us, however, to make them like they used to, and honour Scott’s wish:
“I do not regret this journey, which has shown that Englishmen can endure hardships, help one another, and meet death with as great a fortitude as ever in the past”
It is our honour and privilege to have presented this story to you Steve 🙏 We shall absolutely be drawing upon more inspirational moments from the Heroic Age of Exploration.
A great read, encouragement and challenge. Thank you.
You are most welcome, and indeed thank you for your kind words! I found myself immeasurably moved by reading Scott’s journal and letters. His is a story that was once familiar to every Englishman. It deserves to be known to all of us 🙏
A lamentable blindspot in my education, this moved me to tears! Thank you, truly inspirational
Always a pleasure to hear from you Peter!
I was in sheer disbelief as I was reading Scott's journal. Seeing it all unfold, 'live', over the course of the weeks, as near every force of hardship laid siege to this man's pluck, was like reading the Book of Job made incarnate. Reading on in the vain hope they would make it, and watching him come to terms with the certainty that they will not, moved me like few other written words.
No man may remain numb before such simple yet transcendent nobility 🙏
So many manly tears
It takes nobility to truly perceive nobility. Thank you for your unfailingly noble or uplifting selections. May God make us worthy and give us strength to possess and live such heroic fortitude in the face of terrifying adversity. And may God continue to bless your work, which is an embodiment of Phil 4:8
That truly is a magnificent passage of Philippians. A wholesome ethos of life in but a single sentence!
May He indeed make us worthy of living it, and sharing it 🙏 God bless you and yours, Peter, for the light you bring us, and the world in His Name 🙏
A story which never fails to move one no matter how often one returns to it. A heroic failure certainly but also a masterclass in leadership, empathy, compassion and integrity which continues to inspire to this day
It is horrifying to think how easily this entire story could never have been known. Thank Heavens Scott kept his journal, and that these papers survived those silent months in the tent! 🙏
A truly intrepid story with great photos to illustrate the conditions.
Scott’s journals have been a real discovery. There is something extraordinary about watching this all unfold, between optimism and dashed hopes over the course of dozens of diary entries, knowing where it all will end…
I had no idea, I feel like this would make a great character driven movie or mini series.. These men embodied their convictions and died as they lived. May we all bear our own sufferings half as well. Thank you for sharing..
I quite agree! To my knowledge there has not been a big budget depiction of the Terra Nova expedition since 1948’s Scott of the Antarctic. Perhaps in part because, as became fashionable in the postwar era, really from the 1970’s there was a real effort to destroy his reputation.
Thankfully, later calculations vindicated Scott’s assertion that the 1912 summer was a severe anomaly, and the discovery of the orders he had issued in advance regarding dog teams undermined those who claimed he was negligent in preparations.
Sir Ranulph Fiennes’ biography of Scott is a fine piece, written by one of the few men on Earth who knows firsthand what Scott went through.
May the quiet heroism of these men live on, and live wider yet 🙏
A genuinely moving read. Thanks for the work
Thank you Ben, for taking the time to read it, and honour these extraordinary men by allowing their story into your soul 🙏
How amazing was this man… these men. They don’t make them like they used to that’s for sure. Along with meticulous competency, extreme courage, and unique adventurousness, Scott demonstrated an unnatural - almost supernatural - attitude toward his and his men’s inevitable deaths. I have never heard a story that embodies the spirit of stoicism so perfectly. His story should be taught to every child.
“Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it naturally happens.” -Epictetus
Well said Madam! It is certainly incumbent upon us, however, to make them like they used to, and honour Scott’s wish:
“I do not regret this journey, which has shown that Englishmen can endure hardships, help one another, and meet death with as great a fortitude as ever in the past”
Thanks a million m a fantastic read - perhaps a follow up on other expeditions ?
It is our honour and privilege to have presented this story to you Steve 🙏 We shall absolutely be drawing upon more inspirational moments from the Heroic Age of Exploration.
In the meantime, here is one thematically close!
https://joininvictus.substack.com/p/how-to-pick-your-team?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=2vdh6v
Oh my goodness that’s looks freezing there
Days after the photograph was taken, it hit -40°C. An anomaly in the Antarctic summer that tragically killed every many in this photograph…
I can imagine that would be the case how awful 😞