The Shackleton Letters. Behind The Scenes Of The Nimrod Expedition

Daly Regina W.

ISBN 10: 1852971010 / ISBN 13: 9781852971014

Published by The Erskine Press, 2009

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360pp, hardback, New in dw. A Limited Edition of 450 copies, individually numbered, with bookplate signed by Regina W. Daly. Ernest Shackleton was obsessed by the Antarctic. He was disappointed at his showing during Scott's Discovery expedition and he wanted to be the first to the South Pole, partly for glory but also because he felt he had to redeem himself. Raising money was fraught with difficulty but in 1907 he finally set sail, aboard the Nimrod. Here, gathered together for the first time, are some 160 letters and telegrams exploring his endeavours to find finance and to prepare for the expedition. His emotions are revealed through personal correspondence with Scott, Dr Edward Wilson, Sir Clements Markham and many others. The last section of the book reproduces Shackleton's intimate letters to his wife, Emily, and to Elspeth Beardmore, for whom he had a deep affection. Many of these letters have never before been published. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Shackleton Letters. Behind The Scenes Of The Nimrod Expedition
• Publisher: The Erskine Press
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1852971010
• ISBN 13: 9781852971014
• Binding: hardcover
• Edition: 2009 First Edition.
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

Ernest Shackleton was obsessed by the Antarctic. He had written to his sister saying 'You can't think what it is like to walk over places where no man has walked before.' Hew was disappointed at his showing during Scot's Discovery Expedition - he had collapsed and Scott sent him back on the relief ship in 1903, because of his 'ill health'.

He wanted to be the first to the South Pole, partly for the glory, partly for the fortune he expected to enjoy as a result of his explorations, but also because he felt he had to redeem himself.

Raising the money for the expedition was fraught with difficulties but in 1907 he finally set sail, aboard the Nimrod.

Here, gathered together for the first time, are 165 letters and telegrams exploring the inner workings of an heroic man with far-reaching dreams. His emotions are revealed through personal correspondence with Scott, Dr. Edward Wilson, Sir Clements Markham and others. Many of the letters were written to him or about him and they show how the people in his world responded to him and to each other. The last section of the book reproduces Shackleton's intimate letters to his wife, Emily, and to Elspeth Beardmore, for whom he had a deep affection.

To understand the mind of a man, read his letters ...