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. Seller Inventory # 68948

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Title: The Shackleton Letters. Behind The Scenes Of...

Publisher: The Erskine Press

Publication Date: 2009

Binding: hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 2009 First Edition.

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2009 UK, signed & numbered edition, limited to 450 copies, 8vo, pp.viii, 360, 1 color illus, 53 bw photos, folding color map in back, appendices, blue cloth