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Shackleton, Ernest Henry, Sir
1874
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Shackleton, E. H. (Ernest Henry), Sir
Shackleton in the Antarctic: Being the story of the British Antarctic expedition, 1907-1909
$aUnited Kingdom :$bWilliam Heinemann,$c1911.
Tom Cosmas compiled from materials made available at The Internet Archive and placed in the Public Domain.
"Shackleton in the Antarctic: Being the Story of the British Antarctic Expedition, 1907-1909" by Sir Ernest Shackleton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles Shackleton’s adventurous 1907-1909 expedition to Antarctica, detailing the preparations, challenges, and scientific aspirations of the journey. The narrative primarily focuses on Shackleton's leadership and the team’s aim to explore the southernmost part of the continent and conduct valuable scientific research. The opening of the expedition sets the stage for Shackleton's ambitious plans and his motivations for the journey. It outlines his previous experiences during the Discovery expedition, expresses his desire for further exploration, and details the challenges he faced in securing funding and assembling a team. As he prepares for the journey, Shackleton emphasizes the balance between adventurous spirit and scientific inquiry, detailing aspects such as the selection of supplies, the design of sledges, and the recruitment of crew members. The initial chapters provide a glimpse into the meticulous planning required for such a perilous endeavor, hinting at both the excitement and trepidation that accompany exploration into the unknown. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/McGillLibrary-109595-18
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Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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British Antarctic Expedition (1907-1909)
Antarctica -- Discovery and exploration -- British
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