South South (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161453515)

South by Shackleton is a thrilling and harrowing account of Sir Ernest Shackleton's ill-fated expedition to Antarctica in 1914. Shackleton and his crew set out on the ship Endurance with the goal of crossing the continent on foot, but their journey quickly turned into a struggle for survival when the ship became trapped in ice and eventually sank. The book details the incredible feats of endurance and bravery displayed by Shackleton and his men as they fought against the elements and attempted to reach safety. The crew endured months of freezing temperatures, blizzards, and hunger as they made their way across the ice and eventually found refuge on a remote island. South by Shackleton is a firsthand account of one of the most remarkable survival stories in history, and it provides a vivid and unforgettable portrait of the human spirit in the face of extreme adversity. Shackleton's leadership and determination to save his crew make this book a testament to the power of perseverance and the strength of the human will.Captain Mackintosh and his party left the Aurora' on the evening of January 25. They had nine dogs and one heavily loaded sledge, and started off briskly to the accompaniment of a cheer from their shipmates. The dogs were so eager for exercise after their prolonged confinement aboard the ship that they dashed forward at their best speed, and it was necessary for one man to sit upon the sledge in order to moderate the pace. Mackintosh had hoped to get to Hut Point that night, but luck was against him.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Ernest Henry Shackleton
ISBN-10: 1161453512
ISBN-13: 9781161453515
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 318
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.69lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.75d