A double volume, which combines Charles Laseron's account of the 1911-1914 Australasian Antarctic Expedition, and Hurley's memoir of Shackleton. Hurley participated in -- and chronicled -- both expeditions. A sampling of 77 of his exceptional photographs are interspersed throughout the book. While Laseron offers an interesting perspective on Mawson and the expedition, it's Hurley's journal that shines with personality and wit. He was among those left stranded for five months on Elephant island while Shackelton went for help. A worthy edition to any Antarctic library.  (ANT132, $17.95)

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