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The Heart Of The Antarctic: Being The Story Of The British Antarctic Expedition 1907-1909

The Heart Of The Antarctic: Being The Story Of The British Antarctic Expedition 1907-1909

Shackleton, E. H.
David, T. W. Edgeworth
Mill, Hugh Robert

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ISBN10: 1163126683
ISBN13: 9781163126684
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 542
Weight: 1.58
Height: 1.09 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Heart of the Antarctic is a book written by the renowned British explorer, Ernest Shackleton, detailing his experiences leading the British Antarctic Expedition of 1907-1909. The book provides a vivid account of the expedition, which aimed to be the first to reach the South Pole. Shackleton describes the harsh conditions and challenges faced by the expedition team, including extreme weather, treacherous terrain, and the constant threat of starvation and frostbite. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part detailing the expedition's preparation and journey to the Antarctic. The second part focuses on the team's attempt to reach the Pole, including the infamous incident where Shackleton and his team were forced to turn back just 97 miles from their goal. The final part of the book describes the team's return journey and their eventual rescue. Throughout the book, Shackleton provides a detailed and personal account of the expedition, including his interactions with his team members and his own emotional struggles. The Heart of the Antarctic is a gripping and inspiring read, showcasing the bravery and determination of the expedition team in the face of incredible adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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