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1st Edition, 2 Volumes; Vol I, xlviii, 372 pages, illustrated, 112 pages of plates (6 in colour) plus 111 diagrams in text; Vol II, xvi, errata slip, 419 pages, 102 pages of plates (6 in colour), 38 diagrams in text; 1 folding page depicting 2 panoramas, 3 folding maps in rear pocket. Original covers. Very minor shelf wear, previous owners ink signature on front end paper both volumes otherwise contents clean. All illustrations and maps as called for, maps and panorama still in very good condition. A really nice set. The story of Shackleton's attempt to reach the Pole using ponies for the first time instead of dogs. After only 39 days the last pony died and the sledges had to be pulled by hand. On the 9th January they reached the farthest point, 88' 23'S and only just succeeded in returning alive. Shackleton first gained fame as a member of Scott s 1901-2 expedition, and in August 1907 he left London as commander of his own expedition, popularly known as the "Nimrod" Expedition and renowned "for having reached within 97 miles of the South Pole (almost four years before Amundsen and Scott achieved the Pole itself) This expedition established Shackleton as a bona-fide English hero," having discovered the Polar Plateau and accomplishing the first attainment of the Magnetic South Pole, as well as the first ascent of Mt. Erebus, fully outdistancing his predecessors to a degree unequalled in the history of polar exploration. ( Books on Ice 7.4) On Shackleton s return to England, he was knighted by Edward VII, who considered the expedition "The greatest geographical event of his reign" (Huntford, 298). Shackleton would later recall the expedition as "high adventure, strenuous days, lonely nights, unique experiences, and above all, records of unflinching determination, supreme loyalty, and the generous self-sacrifice on the part of my men" ( South ). Rosove. "The Heart of the Antarctic" is an account of the Nimrod Expedition (19071909), one of the earliest attempts to reach the South Pole. Published in 1909, the book details the challenges faced by Shackleton and his team in Antarctica. It covers their scientific pursuits, sledging journeys, and ultimately, their attempt to reach the pole. Although they fell short of the pole, Shackleton's leadership and the expedition's achievements marked a significant contribution to polar exploration. The book is a testament to the courage and resilience of the men who faced extreme conditions in their quest for discovery. Collation similar to the Deluxe Edition (which currently is valued around £25,000 to £30,000) with the addition of the errata slip in Volume 2., both editions were produced from the same typeset. This is the first Trade edition of the book. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 5 kilogram. Category: Arctic & Antarctic; Exploration. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1068. This book is extra heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries.
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