Shackleton's Boat Journey, Commander F. A. Worsley — 1st Folio Society Edition

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Shackleton's Boat Journey, Commander F. A. Worsley — 1st Folio Society Edition

Name: Shackleton's Boat Journey, Commander F. A. Worsley — 1st Folio Society Edition
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Publication: London, The Folio Society, 1974

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 147.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The binding is firm and structurally sound, holding the text block tightly without any leaning or looseness. The pictorial cloth boards are bright and completely free from shelf-wear, with the gilt titling to the spine remaining vivid and unoxidized. Internally, the pages are crisp, bright, and free from any foxing or notable blemishes. The book is housed in its original publisher's slipcase, which remains in Very Good condition, showing only light, commensurate age-toning and very minor rubbing to the edges, having protected the volume admirably.

Catalogue Note: This First Folio Society edition presents Commander F. A. Worsley's classic account of Antarctic survival, featuring an introduction and notes by Duncan Carse. Published by kind permission of Mrs. F. A. Worsley, it brings a highly readable and handsome presentation to the historic text.

The volume is beautifully illustrated throughout with historic black-and-white photographs documenting the expedition, including a striking frontispiece portrait of the author. Bound in decorative cloth with a wrap-around photographic design, it is a highly attractive reading and collector's copy. While readily available on the secondary market, this edition remains a staple for enthusiasts and collectors of polar exploration literature.

Following the devastating loss of the Endurance to the crushing grip of the Weddell Sea pack ice in 1915, Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew were faced with seemingly impossible odds. Shackleton's Boat Journey is the definitive, firsthand account written by the expedition's brilliant navigator and captain, Commander F. A. Worsley. It chronicles the legendary 800-mile voyage of the 22-foot open lifeboat, the James Caird, through the monstrous swells and hurricane-force winds of the Drake Passage from Elephant Island to South Georgia. Worsley's gripping narrative is a testament to extraordinary endurance, unparalleled seamanship, and the indomitable human spirit in the face of absolute despair.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Commander F. A. Worsley

Book Publisher: The Folio Society

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 147

Book Publication Year: 1974

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Chatham, United Kingdom

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