Chapter 8: Memories

In retrospect, membership of the British Graham Land Expedition 1934–1937 was a special experience, never to be repeated. Apart from one's personal growth in years, there is a personal growth in consciousness and perspective: that surely comes to us all. It is both welcoming and saddening. If o...

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Published in:Polar Record
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 1996
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0032247400027923
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0032247400027923
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Summary:In retrospect, membership of the British Graham Land Expedition 1934–1937 was a special experience, never to be repeated. Apart from one's personal growth in years, there is a personal growth in consciousness and perspective: that surely comes to us all. It is both welcoming and saddening. If only, long ago as young men, we had been then more conscious and understanding.