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Sir Ernest Shackleton when he was about to set out on one of his expeditions, printed a statement in the papers, to this effect: ‘Men wanted for hazardous journey to the South Pole. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger. Safe return doubtful. Honor and recognition in case of success.’ In speaking of it afterward he said that so overwhelming was the response to his appeal that it seemed as though all the men of Great Britain were determined to accompany him.[1] Great quote--Eagledj (talk) 21:55, 6 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

  1. ^ "Discerning History/Shackleton's Ad— Men Wanted for Hazardous Journey". discerning history.com. Discerning History. Retrieved 6 January 2017.