Mill, Hugh R: THE LIFE OF SIR ERNEST SHACKLETON. , London: Heinemann,1923.1st Edition; xv, 312pp, 20 plate leaves [including frontispiece], 4 maps. Dark blue cloth cover with gilt titles to spine and front cover, Shackleton crest in gilt on front cover. " I have done my best to chronicle a life, and a whole life, so far as this is possible, while having regard for the feelings of others. The story of a truly remarkable man.".The 1st biography of Shackleton, the famous Antarctic explorer. Mill was a friend and associate of Shackleton. He had a great deal of input and cooperation from Shackleton's wife, mother and sisters during the writing of his book which was published quite soon after Shackleton's death and includes chapters on all of his major journeys. Damp damage to covers, endpapers and prelims, frontispiece nearly detached, but overall Good. (Book ref. 1307) £50.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Polar Books , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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