The Greatest Polar Exploration Stories Ever Told - Paperback
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Availability:In StockContributor:Tom McCarthy (Editor)Series:GreatestPublish date:2023-03-01Pages:268
Language:EnglishPublisher:Lyons PressISBN-13:9781493071005ISBN-10:1493071009UPC:9781493071005Book Category:Nature, History, TravelBook Subcategory:Ecosystems & Habitats, Expeditions & DiscoveriesBook Topic:Polar RegionsSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.61 inchesWeight:0.8708Product ID:SC33RZJXFP
The Greatest Polar Exploration Stories Ever Told
The newspaper advertisement for volunteers to accompany Ernest Shackleton on his planned traverse of Antarctica in 1914 was frank in its offering.
"Men wanted for hazardous journey. Low wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in event of success."
Still, hundreds applied. There were few chances left to be the first to reach the last...
Series: Greatest
Language:EnglishPublisher:Lyons PressISBN-13:9781493071005ISBN-10:1493071009UPC:9781493071005Book Category:Nature, History, TravelBook Subcategory:Ecosystems & Habitats, Expeditions & DiscoveriesBook Topic:Polar RegionsSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.61 inchesWeight:0.8708Product ID:SC33RZJXFP
Tom McCarthy is an award-winning editor and writer who lives in Guilford, Connecticut.
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