Snow Widows: Scott’s Fatal Antarctic Expedition Through the Eyes of the Women They Left BehindAn elegant, densely textured work, like a tapestry A welcome contribution to polar studies. Sara Wheeler, Spectator [MacInness] handles the whole thing with masterly skilltakes us to the heart of the hope, love, anguish and grief The Times The men of Captain Scotts Polar Party were heroes of their age, enduring tremendous hardships to further the reputation of the Empire they served by reaching the South Pole. But they were also husbands, fathers,