Listen to Herbert Ponting: Scott’s Antarctic Photographer and Pioneer Filmmaker by Anne Strathie
Enjoy this audiobook with MP3 Audiobook Player - the ultimate iOS audiobook experience
Herbert Ponting (1870-1935) was young bank clerk when he bought an early Kodak compact camera. By the early 1900s, he was living in California, working as a professional photographer, known for stereoview and enlarged images of America, Japan and the Russo-Japanese war. In 1909, back in Britain, Ponting was recruited by Captain Robert Scott as photographer and filmmaker for his second Antarctic expedition. In 1913, following the deaths of Scott and his South Pole party companions, Ponting’s images of Antarctica were widely published, and he gave innovative ‘cinema-lectures’ on the expedition. When war broke out, Ponting’s offers to serve as a photographer or correspondent were declined, but in 1918 he, Ernest Shackleton and other Antarctic veterans joined a government-backed Arctic expedition. During the economically depressed 1920s and 1930s, Ponting wrote his Antarctic memoir, re-worked his Antarctic films into silent and ‘talkie’ versions and worked on inventions. Like others, he struggled financially but was sustained by correspondence with photographic equipment magnate George Eastman, a late-life romance with singer Glae Carrodus and knowing that his images of Antarctica had secured his place in photographic and filmmaking history.
ListenBook's versatile player features are like having a personal audio assistant – it's that good! I'm amazed at how this app has made reading fit into every aspect of my life. 📱 Carrying stories in my pocket – this app's convenience is a game-changer! 📚🛍️ Adjusting the tone of the voice is a creative feature. It allows for a unique and personalized experience. No more interruptions – the auto-rewind feature is a genius solution for seamless listening.
Navigating through chapters has never been easier. It's a user-friendly delight. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
This app has turned long waits into exciting opportunities to dive into a new story. Listening to audiobooks on my iPad has never been easier. Highly recommend ListenBook! One of the best audiobooks I’ve heard! The story was compelling, and the narrator’s delivery added depth to every scene. I found myself looking for excuses to listen just a little longer. Will definitely revisit this one!
ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I can always find what I'm looking for. This app's compatibility with various devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I go. 💪 Juggling tasks while enjoying stories has never been easier – this app's functionality is a multitasking marvel. 💼📖
I'm discovering books I wouldn't have considered before, and my reading horizons are expanding. With a vast genre selection, I've broadened my horizons and explored new topics. I'm in awe of how this app has brought new dimensions to my reading experience.
With ListenBook, I can keep track of my audiobook consumption and explore new content with ease. I'm impressed by how this app seamlessly syncs across my devices. A functional audiobook. It kept me entertained, but I wasn’t blown away. The narrator’s performance was competent, though some emotional scenes fell a bit flat.
Plays MP3, MP4, OPUS, OGG, FLAC, AWB, M4B, M4A, WMA, AAC formats
Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and iPod with seamless integration
Adjust playback speed from 0.5x to 3.0x for your listening preference
Import audiobooks via iTunes, cloud services, or direct downloads
Get your favorite audiobooks in supported formats from various sources
Import audiobooks to MP3 Audiobook Player using multiple methods
Control playback from your device, headphones, Apple Watch, or CarPlay
Join thousands of users who enjoy audiobooks with MP3 Audiobook Player daily
Download Now