Freddie Spencer Chapman's Kayak
So who was Freddie Spencer Chapman? one description I have read was that he was the most famous war hero that you have never heard of. He certainly had an amazing life. A quick search on the internet reveals much about his life and his exploits. My search has prompted me to buy his autobiography which I am about to start reading. So where is the connection between this amazing man and kayaking? It is logical to start reading about Gino Watkins, Greenland and his expeditions by first reading Gino Watkins by J.M.Scott. In this book you receive an introduction to Freddie Chapman who was primarily the expeditions Ornithologist. You are also given an insight into his strength of character when he is tasked with relieving Augustine Courtauld who was forced to spend a winter on the ice cap alone. FSC did not locate Courtauld but only gave up when all options had been exhausted. J.M.Scott's book finishes abruptly when Watkins dies. FSC picks up the story in his book Watkins' Last