INVASION OF THE ANTARCTIC.

Auckland Star, Volume LXV, Issue 26, 31 January 1934, Page 6

INVASION OF THE ANTARCTIC.

"Stay at Home" stops short of the logical conclusion of his argument. He believes that the leaders of the expeditions, to the Antarctic are "really in quest of adventure," and not concerned with discovery and science. Has it not occurred to him that the quest for knowledge is the real adventure, and that much of the knowledge your correspondent possesses he has because, in years gone by, some bold spirit ventured into the unknown? The idea of some financial advantage, from the discovery of gold or other minerals, limits the outlook to the purely material things, and even those possessions the world over would have remained hidden had it not been for the spirit and courage ,of some man. The spirit behind the quest, the desire to unlock the secrets of the world, the will to push beyond the furthest frontier, are more than the things found, but these things become the heritage of mankind, add to his knowledge, and so to his happiness. The finest work ever accomplished in the world was not done for reward of any kind, and often had none save the joy of achievement. H. GIRVAN.