The Arctic

An advertisement placed in London newspaper by Ernest Shackelton circa 1850.

Men wanted for hazardous journey.
Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness.
Constant danger, safe return doubtful.
Honour and recognition in case of success.

It attraced hundreds of volunteers.

What powerful things honour and recognition are. The desire to say "I did that. What nobody else had done before, I did." I think that's my problem.