Category Archives: Other Voices

Born for work & bred for food

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

“A casual observer, might think the Explorer a frozen hearted individual, especially if he noticed the mouths watering when tears ought to be expected. Hunger brings us all to the level of other species, and our Saying ‘that sledge dogs … Continue reading →

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Nelson

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

“The last two teams of dogs were shot today, the carcasses being dressed for food. We had some of the dog meat cooked, and it was not at all bad—just like beef, but, of course, very tough.” — Ernest Shackleton … Continue reading →

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One of the most remarkable journeys man was fated to make

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

“Certainly it is one of the most remarkable [journeys] man was fated to make. We look forward earnestly to at least a temporary ending & breather on the land. After that we have our rescue to think about for we … Continue reading →

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Fancy that ridiculous Shackleton & his South Pole

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

“Fancy that ridiculous Shackleton & his South Pole — in the crash of the world. “When all the sick & wounded have been tended, when all their impoverished & broken hearted homes have been restored, when every hospital is gorged … Continue reading →

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Message from the Aurora

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

24 March 1916: Wireless message from the Aurora, Shackleton’s Ross Sea ship, received in Australia: “Hull severely strained. Ship released from ice March 14th … drift 500 miles … Wireless appeals for relief ship sent during winter no acknowledgment. Ship … Continue reading →

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We implore him not to get thin

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

“Greenstreet and I amuse ourselves at Marston’s expense. Marston is the plumpest man in the Camp and we become very solicitous about his welfare and condition, making a great show of generosity by offering him old penguin bones that we … Continue reading →

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Dreams

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

“…dreamed that the Daily Mail had the heading about us, ‘Compulsory Trans Antarctic Expedition.’” — Frank Worsley “I tried to drown multicoloured hounds of the Dachsund (German sausage) breed. My endeavours were not fraught with great success, for the Dachsunds … Continue reading →

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Monotony

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

“Day passes day with very little or nothing to relieve the monotony. We take constitutionals round and round the floe but no one can go further as we are to all intents and purposes on an island. There is practically … Continue reading →

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Wax poetical.

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

Hurley: “Wax poetical. Magnificent night and morning with crystal-clear atmosphere. The moon almost on the horizon resembled the golden horn of fairy tales pending in a lustrous formament bespangled with brilliants. One’s imagination running riot might conjecture a blast sounded … Continue reading →

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Leap Year Day

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

“For breakfast we had large tender seal steaks and a spoonful of fried dried onion each, tea and one Antarctic biscuit (Huntly and Palmers, 1 3/4 oz in weight). Luncheon: penguin liver, one dog-pemmican bannock each, one-quarter of a tin … Continue reading →

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