Shackleton by Fisher, Margery; Fisher, James - 1957

London: Barrie, 1957 . First edition. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 9" by 6". Not Stated. The first edition of this insightful study into the life and explorations of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton. The first edition, first impression of this biography of the great explorer, in the publisher's original price unclipped dust wrapper.Published over thirty-five years after the death of the hero of the Nimrod and Endurance expeditions, this work provides insight into 'Shackleton's hitherto unpublished papers, diaries and correspondence' including letters to his wife. The authors also interview surviving members of his expeditions, all to provide an intimate narrative of Shackleton's life.Illustrated with a number of photographic plates.With bookplates of the City of Liverpool Public Libraries to the front and rear endpapers, and no further library markings. In the publisher's original price unclipped dust wrapper. Tape residue to head and tail of front and rear board. Shelf wear to spine head and… Read More