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Record #11066:

British Antarctic exploration and Sir Ernest Shackleton's prospects of success / Alfred H. Harrison.

Title: British Antarctic exploration and Sir Ernest Shackleton's prospects of success / Alfred H. Harrison.
Author(s): Harrison, Alfred H.
Date: 1914.
Abstract: Discusses recent Antarctic expeditions, with particular reference to food allowances when sledging; methods of transport; and use of skis. Also provides detailed assessment of preparations for Shackleton's 1914-17 Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, including proposed weights of sledges.
Notes:

Offprint: Nineteenth Century and After. Vol. 449 :166-180.

Keywords: 91(08) -- Expeditions: 1910-12 Amundsen.
91(08) -- Expeditions: 1910-13 Scott.
91(08) -- Expeditions: 1914-17 Shackleton.
910.2 -- Exploration, kinds and techniques.
355.41 -- Logistics.
656 -- Transport services.
656.19 -- Sledges, use for transport.
656.19-872.7 -- Sledges, man-hauling.
656.19-872.88 -- Sledges, hauling by dogs.
664.9 -- Sledging rations.
W -- Expeditions and exploration.
(*7) -- Antarctic regions.
Location(s): SCO: SPRI-SPC: (*7) : 91(091)[BP Vol.1]
SPRI record no.: 11066

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