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by E.H. Schackleton, C.V. O.
With an Introduction by Hugh Robert Mill. D.Sc. an Account of the first Journey to the South Magnetic Pole by Professor T. W. Edgeworth David, F.R.S.
London William Heinemann 1909
First Edition.
Vol I - 373 pp.
Frontispiece: Portrait of E.H. Schackleton (Beresford London)
With 6 colored plates, 125 photographs and 11 diagrams in the text.
Vol II - 419 pp.
Frontispiece: The Northern Party at the South Magnetic Pole.
With 6 colored plates, 74 photographs and 38 illustrations in the text.
In pocket of binding case: 3 maps and a diagram/panorama.
First edition of this great arctic exploration classic.
Volume two also includes E. David's narrative and important appendices by different authors like Biology by James Murray and Geological Observbations by David & Priestly.
Complete with all illustrations and maps.
The books tell the story of Shackleton's heroic attempt to reach the Pole using ponies. Bad weather and a Blizzard made it very complicated. All ponies died and the sledges had to be pulled by hand.
He reached the farthest point on about 88 degrees (97 nautical miles) from the South Pole.
One group climbed for the first ascent Mount Erebus.
Another group reached the South magnetic Pole on 16 Jan. 1909.
The Victoria Land plateau was claimed for the British crown.
Both books in good to very good condition. 67480709