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<h1> INTO THE FROZEN SOUTH </h1>
<h2> PUBLISHER’S NOTE </h2>
<p><i>In the beginning it was the intention of Sir Ernest Shackleton
to give Scout Marr the benefit of his guiding hand in the writing
of this book; and indeed up to within a few days of the great
explorer’s death, he spent many moments in talking it over
with Marr, and incidentally gave valuable hints as together
they went over the Scout’s notes of his observations. In this
way the framework of the book may be said to have been laid
down by Sir Ernest, and the earlier chapters bear the impress
of his kindly advice as well as the reinforcement of his wide
and wise experience.</i></p>
<p><i>From the sad moment of his death the narrative was continued
by Scout Marr, and then when the MS. was completed,
the young author’s work was given the valued editorial overlook
of so experienced a writer of the things of the sea as Captain
Frank H. Shaw.</i></p>
<p><i>In this way the book grew into its present form, and may
be considered the more acceptable insomuch as it reflects the
personality of the “Boss,” and is, moreover, just one more
instance of his comradely spirit toward one on the threshold
of life.</i></p>
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To<br/>
JOHN QUILLER ROWETT</p>
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