Into the Frozen South by J. W. S. Marr
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| Author | Marr, J. W. S. (James William Slessor), 1902-1965 |
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| Editor | Shaw, Frank H. (Frank Hubert), 1878- |
| Title | Into the Frozen South |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Tim Lindell, Melissa McDaniel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Summary | "Into the Frozen South" by J. W. S. Marr is an adventure narrative written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the journey of a young adventurer, Scout Marr, as he is selected to join the famous explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton on an ambitious expedition to the Antarctic. The narrative focuses on the thrills of exploration, camaraderie, and the allure of the unknown, capturing the aspirations and experiences of those brave enough to venture into uncharted territories. The opening of the book introduces the protagonist, a young man filled with hope and excitement upon being chosen for the crew of the "Quest", under the leadership of the legendary Shackleton. From the anticipation of joining the adventure to the heartfelt farewells to his homeland, Marr shares his initial feelings of unworthiness and his burgeoning confidence as they embark on their voyage. As they set sail, the challenges of life at sea begin to unfold, along with the preparations for the arduous journey ahead, emphasizing both the harsh realities and the exhilarating prospects that await them. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Antarctica -- Discovery and exploration -- British |
| Subject | Shackleton, Ernest Henry, Sir, 1874-1922 |
| Subject | Quest (Ship) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 64196 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 78 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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