{"product_id":"south-unabridged-with-97-original-illustrations-the-story-of-shackletons-last-expedition-1914-1917","title":"South! (Unabridged. with 97 original illustrations): The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition 1914-1917","description":"Unabridged. 97 original photographs and maps.\nAn epic account of one of the most extraordinary feats of physical and mental endurance in a battle for survival in the most extreme natural conditions.\nShackleton's 800 mile voyage with a crew of five in a 22.5-foot open boat through the hurricane-force winds and gargantuan waves of the Furious Fifties is the greatest small-boat journey ever recorded. This was but one of the trials endured by the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition in this gripping account.\nSir Ernest Henry Shackleton, CVO OBE, was one of the principal figures of the period known as the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. His first experience of the polar regions was as third officer on Captain Scott's 1901-04 Expedition: he was sent home early on health grounds. Determined to make amends for this perceived personal failure, he returned in 1907 as leader of the Nimrod Expedition. In January 1909, he and three companions reached a record Farthest South latitude at 88°23'S, a mere 97 geographical miles (from the South Pole, by far the closest approach up to that time. Shackleton was knighted by Edward VII on his return home.\n\nThis edition: covers Shackleton's final, and most dramatic Antarctic expedition is complete and undbridged is presented crisp well-spaced modern font which will be a pleasure to read.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1849021058\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1849021058.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Shackleton\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43357947592765,"sku":"BVV.1849021058.G","price":13.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1849021058-0.jpg?v=1784241998","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/south-unabridged-with-97-original-illustrations-the-story-of-shackletons-last-expedition-1914-1917","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}