William Speirs Bruce: Polar Explorer and Scottish Nationalist

by Peter Speak

W.S. Bruce was one of the foremost polar scientists of the heroic Age of polar exploration, yet remains largely unknown. This biography is written to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the Scottish National Antarctic Expedition of 1902-04. This book aims to bring the name of William Speirs Bruce to the fore once again and to examine the nature of Scotland's forgotten hero.

144 pages, Paperback

First published July 31, 2006

Reviews

[E Owen]

posthumous Polar Medal is overdue