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E.H. Shackleton – The Heart Of The Antarctic – First Editions 1907-09
£750.00
First edition, first printings published by William Heinemann, London, 1909. Two volumes. Large 8vo. Pp xlviii, 372; xvi, 419. Tissue-guarded photographic frontispieces to both volumes. Both volumes feature 6 colour plates and numerous black & white plates. Folding maps in rear pocket of volume 2. Errata slips. Original cloth. Pictorial gilt design to front boards; lettered gilt to front boards and spine. Top edge gilt. Spines are slightly faded. Volume I has a light stain to the fore-edge. One neat ownership inscription to the half-title. Map in volume II present and all plates collated. Some spotting to the prelims and endpapers.
“The Heart of the Antarctic” is an account of the Nimrod Expedition (1907–1909), one of the earliest attempts to reach the South Pole. Published in 1909, the book details the challenges faced by Shackleton and his team in Antarctica. It covers their scientific pursuits, sledging journeys, and ultimately, their attempt to reach the pole. Although they fell short of the pole, Shackleton’s leadership and the expedition’s achievements marked a significant contribution to polar exploration. The book is a testament to the courage and resilience of the men who faced extreme conditions in their quest for discovery.
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First edition, first printings published by William Heinemann, London, 1909. Two volumes. Large 8vo. Pp xlviii, 372; xvi, 419. Tissue-guarded photographic frontispieces to both volumes. Both volumes feature 6 colour plates and numerous black & white plates. Folding maps in rear pocket of volume 2. Errata slips. Original cloth. Pictorial gilt design to front boards; lettered gilt to front boards and spine. Top edge gilt. Spines are slightly faded. Volume I has a light stain to the fore-edge. One neat ownership inscription to the half-title. Map in volume II present and all plates collated. Some spotting to the prelims and endpapers.
“The Heart of the Antarctic” is an account of the Nimrod Expedition (1907–1909), one of the earliest attempts to reach the South Pole. Published in 1909, the book details the challenges faced by Shackleton and his team in Antarctica. It covers their scientific pursuits, sledging journeys, and ultimately, their attempt to reach the pole. Although they fell short of the pole, Shackleton’s leadership and the expedition’s achievements marked a significant contribution to polar exploration. The book is a testament to the courage and resilience of the men who faced extreme conditions in their quest for discovery.
