shackleton polar journeys (7 Ergebnisse)

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. This omnibus combines "Heart of the Antarctic" and "South", Ernest Shackleton's personal accounts of his polar expeditions. "Heart of the Antarctic" is the story of Shackleton's expedition of 1907 to 1909, part of his never-ending quest to reach the South Pole. On this, his first expedition in sole charge, he came agonisingly close to achieving his dream. However, appalling weather conditions, together with the necessity of reaching his ship before it had to flee the advancing pack-ice, forced him to abandon his goal in a breathtaking race against time. With photographs taken on the expedition by Douglas Mawson, and numerous maps and diagrams, this is a record of one of the most daring feats of exploration of all time. "South" is Shackleton's account of a journey that began in August 1914 with high hopes of a first in exploration and ended two years later in a desperate struggle for survival, after the expedition's ship, the "Endurance", was first trapped in sea-ice, then crushed. Shackleton, with a handful of his party, braved the fury of the South Atlantic as they made their desperate 800-mile journey from Elephant Island to South Georgia aboard the "James Caird". This small boat - just over 20 feet long - was pitted against the fury of the southern ocean. The survival of the entire expedition was hinged on this last gamble. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Zustand: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.

1st edition. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xxxix, 277, xvi, 277 p., [148]p. of plates : ill., maps ; 24 cm. Contents; The heart of the Antarctic : the story of the British Antarctic Expedition -- South : the story of Shackleton's last expedition 1914-1917. Subjects; Shackleton, Ernest Henry Sir 1874-1922 Journeys Antarctica. Shackleton, Ernest Henry Sir 1874-1922 Travel. British Antarctic Expedition (1907-1909). Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1914-1917). Explorers Great Britain. Antarctica Discovery and exploration British. 3 Kg.

New edition. Very good cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: 832 p., [96] p. of plates: ill., maps; 24 cm. Contents: The heart of the Atlantic.Subjects: Shackleton, Ernest Henry Sir 1874-1922. Shackleton, Ernest Henry Sir 1874-1922 Journeys Antarctica.Shackleton, Ernest Henry Sir 1874-1922 Travel. Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1914-1917)Explorers Great Britain; Diaries. Explorers Great Britain. Antarctica Discovery and exploration British. 3 Kg.