The Heart of the Antarctic Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton

Name: The Heart of the Antarctic By Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton
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The Heart of the Antarctic by Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton

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This is the story of Sir Ernest Shackleton's first polar expedition, part of his never-ending quest to reach the South Pole. In 1906 he came within 97 miles of his goal, but bad weather and the necessity of reaching his ship before it had to flee the advancing ice pack forced him to turn back.

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The Heart of the Antarctic: The Story of the British Antarctic Survey, 1907-09 by Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton

This is the story of Shackleton's first polar expedition in solo charge, 1907-9. It is an account of his never-ending quest to reach the South Pole. Within ninety-seven miles of his goal, appalling weather forces him to abandon this expedition in a breathtaking race against time.

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GOR001681112

ISBN 13

9781841580814

ISBN 10

1841580813

Title

The Heart of the Antarctic: The Story of the British Antarctic Survey, 1907-09 by Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton

Author

Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Birlinn General

Year published

20001206

Number of pages

396

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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us