Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Scott of the Antartic's last letter

Captain Scott's ill fated expedition to the South Pole in 1912 is one of the most moving stories of the twentieth century.

His final letter to his wife was released this morning illuminating the human tragedy that unfolded as he realised he would not be first to the pole.


Dearest Kathleen,

Fucks sake there's loads of little Chinese fellers here. Thousands of 'em. How in God's name did they get here before us!?!?!

Capt. Scott

p.s. It's fucking freezing

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