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This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1914. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER II THE STAFF OF THE EXPEDITION The Members of the Expedition: Nimrod leaves East India Docks, July 30: In the Solent, August 3-5 The personnel of an expedition of the character I proposed is a factor on which success depends to a very large extent. The men selected must be qualified for the work, and they must also have the special qualifications required to meet polar conditions. They must be able to live together in harmony for a long period without outside communication, and it must be remembered that the men whose desires lead them to the untrodden paths of the world have generally marked individuality. It was no easy matter for me to select the staff, although over four hundred applications arrived from persons wishing to join the expedition. I wanted to have two surgeons with the shoreparty, and also to have a thoroughly capable biologist and geologist, for the study of these two branches of science in the Antarctic seemed to me to be of especial importance. After much consideration I selected eleven men for the shore-party. Three of them only, Adams, Wild, and Joyce, had been known to me previously, while only Wild and Joyce had previous experience of polar work, having been members of the Discovery expedition. Every man, however, was highly recommended, and this was the case also with the officers whom I selected for the Nimrod. THE MEMBERS OF THE EXPEDITION Shore-party Ernest H. Shaokleton, commander. Professor T. W. Edqeworth David, F.R.S., director of the scientific staff. Lieutenant J. B. Adams, R.N.R., meteorologist. W B Sib Philip Bbockxehubst, Bart., assistant geologist. Bernard Day, motor expert. Ernest Joyce, in charge of dogs, sledges, &c. Dr. A. F. Mackay, surgeon. Douglas Mawson, D.sc., B.E., physicist. Bertram Armytaoe, in c...

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"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
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Shackleton was a national hero in England when he began his 3rd Antarctic trip. He had been knighted for his attempt to reach the South Pole between 1907 and 1909 after coming within 100 miles of his goal.

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  • PublisherGeneral Books LLC
  • Publication date2012
  • ISBN 10 1154262227
  • ISBN 13 9781154262223
  • BindingPaperback
  • Number of pages144

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