They will be found to be extensive and important.

Never before, in the polar regions, have meteorological, magnetic and tidal observations been taken, in one locality, during five years.

It was also part of Captain Scott's plan to reach the South Pole by a long and most arduous journey, but here again his intention was, if possible, to achieve scientific results on the way, especially hoping to discover fossils which would throw light on the former history of the great range of mountains which he had made known to science.
The principal aim of this great man, for he rightly has his niche among the polar Dii Majores, was the advancement of knowledge.

From all aspects Scott was among the most remarkable men of our time, and the vast number of readers of his journal will be deeply impressed with the beauty of his character.

The chief traits which shone forth through his life were conspicuous in the hour of death.