W, 1923 by Sir Ernest Shackleton

Notes

"South: The Story of Shackleton's 1914-1917 Expedition" is a gripping narrative that recounts one of the most remarkable survival stories in the history of exploration. Written by Sir Ernest Shackleton himself, the book chronicles the ill-fated Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914-1917.

The expedition, led by Shackleton, aimed to be the first to traverse the Antarctic continent from one side to the other via the South Pole. However, their ship, the Endurance, became trapped in the ice of the Weddell Sea, ultimately leading to its destruction. What followed was an extraordinary tale of endurance, leadership, and resilience as Shackleton and his crew faced unimaginable challenges in their struggle for survival.

Description

Black binding with gold tooling on front, back and spine,  "King's College Cambridge" stamp on front cover, some rubbing on upper spine