The Heart Of The Antarctic - Softcover

Shackleton, Ernest

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140296204 ISBN 13: 9780140296204

Publisher: Penguin, 2000

Synopsis

The incredible true story of the "Farthest South" expedition of 1907-1909 told by the man who led it. After enduring biting winds, sudden blizzards, short rations, snow blindness and crevasse-ridden glaciers for over a year, Shackleton's party faced a desperate forced march to return to their ship, The Nimrod, or face being marooned on the ice. An astonishing tale of adventure and determination.

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Review:

"The book will take its place among the great records of adventure ... Shackleton has just the right combination of scientific interests and love of reckless adventure." -- The New York Times Book Review

Synopsis:

This is the story of the "Farthest South" expedition, told by its leader. After enduring biting winds, short rations and crevasse-ridden glaciers for over a year, Shackleton's party faced a desperate forced march to return to their ship, The Nimrod, or face being marooned on the ice.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0140296204
• ISBN 13: 9780140296204
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 432