Marr james william slessor (6 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Into the Frozen South' recounts an extraordinary voyage of polar exploration to Antarctica. As a historical record of the Shackleton-Rowett Expedition, also known as the Quest expedition, this book details the challenges and discoveries faced in the icy wilderness. Journey to the South Pole alongside the crew of the Quest and experience their encounters with the stark beauty and unforgiving conditions of the Antarctic landscape. This meticulously prepared edition offers readers a firsthand account of a pivotal moment in the history of scientific exploration and geographical discovery. A compelling narrative for anyone fascinated by the allure of polar regions, 'Into the Frozen South' stands as a testament to the enduring human spirit of adventure and the pursuit of knowledge in the face of extreme adversity. This title offers a timeless glimpse into a world of ice, exploration, and the indomitable spirit that drove men to the very bottom of the Earth.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This XpressRead Cram Edition of Into the Frozen South pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic. 'Into the Frozen South' recounts an extraordinary voyage of polar exploration to Antarctica. As a historical record of the Shackleton-Rowett Expedition, also known as the Quest expedition, this book details the challenges and discoveries faced in the icy wilderness. Journey to the South Pole alongside the crew of the Quest and experience their encounters with the stark beauty and unforgiving conditions of the Antarctic landscape. This meticulously prepared edition offers readers a firsthand account of a pivotal moment in the history of scientific exploration and geographical discovery. A compelling narrative for anyone fascinated by the allure of polar regions, 'Into the Frozen South' stands as a testament to the enduring human spirit of adventure and the pursuit of knowledge in the face of extreme adversity. This title offers a timeless glimpse into a world of ice, exploration, and the indomitable spirit that drove men to the very bottom of the Earth.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Into the Frozen South' recounts an extraordinary voyage of polar exploration to Antarctica. As a historical record of the Shackleton-Rowett Expedition, also known as the Quest expedition, this book details the challenges and discoveries faced in the icy wilderness. Journey to the South Pole alongside the crew of the Quest and experience their encounters with the stark beauty and unforgiving conditions of the Antarctic landscape. This meticulously prepared edition offers readers a firsthand account of a pivotal moment in the history of scientific exploration and geographical discovery. A compelling narrative for anyone fascinated by the allure of polar regions, 'Into the Frozen South' stands as a testament to the enduring human spirit of adventure and the pursuit of knowledge in the face of extreme adversity. This title offers a timeless glimpse into a world of ice, exploration, and the indomitable spirit that drove men to the very bottom of the Earth.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition. 8vo. pp. x, 246; 29 photo. illusts.; embrowning to endpapers, spotting to fore-edge, else very good in the original grey cloth, lettered in gilt to spine, a few minor marks. Marr was one of two boy scouts chosen to join Shackleton's Quest expedition. Indeed "the Boss" (the crew's name for Shackleton), in the period before his death, gave Marr guidance in the writing of this book (a publisher's note at the front explains that, in this way, "the framework of the book may be said to have been laid down by Sir Ernest"). On its return from South Georgia the Quest called at Tristan da Cunha.…