But if we have been willing to give our lives to this enterprise, which is for the honour of our country, I appeal to our countrymen to see that those who depend on us are properly cared for.
Robert Falcon ScottAbout author
- Author's profession: Explorer
- Nationality: british
- Born: June 6, 1868
- Died: March 29, 1912
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