Author Archives: Ernest Shackleton

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About Ernest Shackleton

Polar Explorer. Leader of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-1917.

Men at work

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Glow

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The man behind the camera

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Pressure ridges

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Our fair barkentine

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Pylons

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Of philosophic mien

“Three emperor penguins made their appearance in a lead west of the ship on May 3. They pushed their heads throught the young ice while two of the men were standing by the lead. The men imitated the emperor’s call … Continue reading

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Anemometer

James, right; Hussey, left; anemometer, center

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“Scottish War Cries”

[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuCmZNvnxlI?rel=0&w=500&h=405%5D Sound the Pibroch, Makem & Clancy

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Fable of the (Giant Jumping) Mouse

[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuUuGTW3YRE?rel=0&w=500&h=405%5D — courtesy Chief Morale Officer

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