Section 1: Background - Arctic and Antarctic
William Speirs Bruce is the core of this educational resource, but to understand his place in Antarctic exploration, background material is included about the nature of Antarctica, the history of polar exploration and other explorers and expeditions. The continued work of polar exploration and research is covered in section 7 on the legacy of Bruce.
- The start of a historic expedition
- Scotland and the Antarctic
- Comparison of Arctic and Antarctic regions
- Arctic exploration
- The nature of Antarctica
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