The Wicked Mate. The Antarctic Diary of Victor Campbell.

Bluntisham Books/ Erskine Press, 1988. 1988 First Edition. hardcover. 192pp, hardback, Fine in Fine dw.. In 1910 Scott sent six men, the Northern Party, under the command of Lieutenant Victor Campbell, to explore along the coast of King Edward VII Land. After a successful 10 months at Cape Adare they moved to Inexpressible island, as stormy and desolate place a place as could be found anywhere on the planet. The failure of the relief ship to collect them at the end of the summer left them marooned with no hut and little food. Campbell kept all the men alive through the winter in a snow cave, 12ft by 9ft. After the winter, Campbell led the men 230 miles back to Cape Evans, only to learn of the death of Scott and the polar party.. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.