[nerfhammer]

And if you don't have the appetite for a whole book yet, the wikipedia article on the subject is quite well done https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_Trans-Antarctic_Exped...

[raverbashing]

> "Men wanted for hazardous journey. Low wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in event of success."

Well, he wasn't wrong. Reminds me of some job openings.

[jupp0r]

Maximum age: 25. 10 years of direct polar exploration experience required, 20 years of direct polar exploration experience strongly preferred.

[eesmith]

Followed by: "Searches for the original advertisement have proved unsuccessful, and the story is generally regarded as apocryphal."

[hef19898]

It shows that "radical" endeavors and orgs have an easier way to find the right set of peoples. And I like the total bluntness of the job offering.

[mindcrime]

> And I like the total bluntness of the job offering.

It's right up there with:

You'll get paid after we get back. Must bring your own weapons. I have only done this once before. SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED.

[PedroBatista]

Minus the last phrase.