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to the far South, picking up the parties at Macquarie Island and in
the Antarctic, carried out observations for two months amid the ice and
reached Adelaide late in February 1914.

Throughout a period of more than three years Professors David and
Masson--the fathers of the Expedition--worked indefatigably and
unselfishly in its interests. Unbeknown to them I have taken the liberty
to reproduce the only photographs at hand of these gentlemen, which
action I hope they will view favourably. That of Professor David needs
some explanation: It is a snapshot taken at Relief Inlet, South Victoria
Land, at the moment when the Northern Party of Shackleton's Expedition,
February 1909, was rescued by the S.Y. 'Nimrod'.

In shipping arrangements Capt. Davis was assisted throughout by Mr.
J. J. Kinsey, Christchurch, Capt. Barter, Sydney, and Mr. F. Hammond,
Hobart.

Such an undertaking is the work of a multitude and it is only by
sympathetic support from many sources that a measure of success can be
expected. In this connexion there are many names which I recall with
warm gratitude. It is impossible to mention all to whom the Expedition
is indebted, but I trust that none of those who have taken a prominent
part will fail to find an acknowledgment somewhere in these volumes.

I should specially mention the friendly help afforded by the
Australasian Press, which has at all times given the Expedition
favourable and lengthy notices, insisting on its national and scientific
character.

With regard to the conduct of the work itself, I was seconded by the
whole-hearted co-operation of the members, my comrades, and what they
have done can only be indicated in this narrative.

CONTENTS

AUTHOR'S PREFACE

FOREWORD

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM AND PREPARATIONS

CHAPTER II THE LAST DAYS AT HOBART AND THE VOYAGE TO
MACQUARIE ISLAND

CHAPTER III FROM MACQUARIE ISLAND TO ADELIE LAND

CHAPTER IV NEW LANDS

CHAPTER V FIRST DAYS IN ADELIE LAND

CHAPTER VI AUTUMN PROSPECTS

CHAPTER VII THE BLIZZARD

CHAPTER VIII DOMESTIC LIFE

CHAPTER IX MIDWINTER AND ITS WORK

CHAPTER X THE PREPARATION OF SLEDGING EQUIPMENT 176

CHAPTER XI SPRING EXPLOITS

CHAPTER XII ACROSS KING GEORGE V LAND

CHAPTER XIII TOIL AND TRIBULATION

CHAPTER XIV THE QUEST OF THE SOUTH MAGNETIC POLE

CHAPTER XV EASTWARD OVER THE SEA-ICE

CHAPTER XVI HORN BLUFF AND PENGUIN POINT

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CHAPTER XVII WITH STILLWELL'S AN