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Frustrated by the failure of the "Endurance" expedition under Scott, Shackleton's own attempt to reach the South Pole is recounted here. Ultimately he came within 97 miles, but had to race back against the approaching winter to get back to camp before the ship sailed.
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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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- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 1841191353
- ISBN 13 9781841191355
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- Number of pages608
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