Saturday, July 2, 2011

Henry Robert Bowers



"Scoff all you want, my lad, but this theory of mine explains many puzzling and wonderous things.

Henry R. Bowers ("Birdie;" 1883–1912): A lieutenant in the Royal Indian Marine with no previous polar experience, he joined Scott's pole party after demonstrating extraordinary organizational skills, physical strength, and resourcefulness.

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