The Heart Of The Antarctic: Being The Story Of The British Antarctic Expedition 1907-1909 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163455418)

The Heart of the Antarctic is a book written by British explorer Ernest Shackleton, chronicling his experiences leading the British Antarctic Expedition of 1907-1909. The book details the expedition's journey from England to Antarctica, the establishment of their base camp at Cape Royds, and their exploration of the continent's interior. Shackleton describes the harsh conditions they faced, including extreme cold, blizzards, and treacherous ice, as well as the challenges of navigating uncharted territory. The book also includes numerous photographs and illustrations, providing a vivid and immersive account of the expedition. The Heart of the Antarctic is a classic work of exploration literature, offering a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th-century Antarctic exploration.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: E. H. Shackleton
ISBN-10: 1163455415
ISBN-13: 9781163455418
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 542
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.12lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.38d