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The Quest Chronicle: The Story of the Shackelton - Rowett Expedition

Jan Chojecki

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Description:In 1921, a converted Norwegian sealer, Quest, carried the legendary explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton on what turned out to be his last expedition. How did this scheme come to be almost completely financed by my grandfather, John Quiller Rowett, whose rum had supplied the forces during World War 1? Was this wise business on Rowett’s part, a generous gesture of friendship or well-intended philanthropy? What were Shackleton’s real intentions for the venture and what happened in the leadership void after he had died? And why did the book of the expedition, Shackleton’s Last Voyage published in 1923, name Shackleton’s trusty right-hand man, Frank Wild, as the author, when in fact it was written chiefly by the ship’s surgeon, Alexander Macklin? There is more to uncover. Why did the up-and-coming Australian adventurer, George Hubert Wilkins, choose to go with Shackleton on the Quest, instead of joining the expedition of the Canadian explorer, Stefansson, or making polar flights with Amundsen? And why did Wilkins not put his name to the account of his natural history work on the expedition? Shackleton’s Last Voyage did not tell the whole story. Then there are other puzzles to be resolved such as why Quest’s seaplane – which would have been a polar first – never flew; and what really happened to Questie, the Daily Mail kitten and ship’s mascot? The Quest expedition has long lain in the shadow of Shackleton’s other exploits. It is only fleetingly mentioned in the biographies of Sir Ernest Shackleton. Misconceptions and oversimplifications abound, such as with respect to the particular qualities of the ship, its preparation and equipment, and the plans and aims of the expedition. This account sets out the events that occurred before, during and after the voyage, told through the words of the protagonists with their letters, logs and diaries, many of which have not been previously published.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Quest Chronicle: The Story of the Shackelton - Rowett Expedition. To get started finding The Quest Chronicle: The Story of the Shackelton - Rowett Expedition, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Publisher: Reardon publishing

Release: 2022

ISBN: 1901037134

Description: In 1921, a converted Norwegian sealer, Quest, carried the legendary explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton on what turned out to be his last expedition. How did this scheme come to be almost completely financed by my grandfather, John Quiller Rowett, whose rum had supplied the forces during World War 1? Was this wise business on Rowett’s part, a generous gesture of friendship or well-intended philanthropy? What were Shackleton’s real intentions for the venture and what happened in the leadership void after he had died? And why did the book of the expedition, Shackleton’s Last Voyage published in 1923, name Shackleton’s trusty right-hand man, Frank Wild, as the author, when in fact it was written chiefly by the ship’s surgeon, Alexander Macklin? There is more to uncover. Why did the up-and-coming Australian adventurer, George Hubert Wilkins, choose to go with Shackleton on the Quest, instead of joining the expedition of the Canadian explorer, Stefansson, or making polar flights with Amundsen? And why did Wilkins not put his name to the account of his natural history work on the expedition? Shackleton’s Last Voyage did not tell the whole story. Then there are other puzzles to be resolved such as why Quest’s seaplane – which would have been a polar first – never flew; and what really happened to Questie, the Daily Mail kitten and ship’s mascot? The Quest expedition has long lain in the shadow of Shackleton’s other exploits. It is only fleetingly mentioned in the biographies of Sir Ernest Shackleton. Misconceptions and oversimplifications abound, such as with respect to the particular qualities of the ship, its preparation and equipment, and the plans and aims of the expedition. This account sets out the events that occurred before, during and after the voyage, told through the words of the protagonists with their letters, logs and diaries, many of which have not been previously published.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Quest Chronicle: The Story of the Shackelton - Rowett Expedition. To get started finding The Quest Chronicle: The Story of the Shackelton - Rowett Expedition, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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