Category Archives: Other Voices

We are like men awakened from a long sleep

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Ernest Shackleton

“Soon we were tumbling into the boat, and the Chilean sailors, laughing up at us, seemed as pleased at our rescue as we were. Twice more the boat returned, and within an hour of our first having sighted the boat … Continue reading →

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“ALL WELL”

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Ernest Shackleton

“At last someone shouted out to Sir Ernest “are you all well…” to which he laughingly replied “Don’t we look all right now that we’ve washed” for evidently our filthy condition had not failed to attract his notice and then … Continue reading →

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Years literally seemed to drop from him

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Ernest Shackleton

“He put his glasses back in their case and turned to me, his face showing more emotion than I had ever known it show before. Crean had joined us, and we were all unable to speak… It sounds trite, but … Continue reading →

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In praise of Wild

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Ernest Shackleton

“Every man is prone to make errors of judgment at times…but if ever a man worked hard and conscientiously to keep up the spirits and maintain the general peace & welfare of a community containing one or two “difficile” members … Continue reading →

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Ship O

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Ernest Shackleton

“Whilst the party were in [the hut] at lunch Marston & I were without shelling limpets, when I called Marston’s attention to a curious piece of ice on the horizon, which bore a striking resemblance to a ship. Whilst we … Continue reading →

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The fatuous optimists exhibit their fears

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Ernest Shackleton

“Food is life and life is too serious a matter to risk needlessly. Strange to say, now that there really is a shortage the imperturbable pessimists are apparently quite unconcerned… It is not unusual that pessimism and equanimity are counterparts. … Continue reading →

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If…

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Ernest Shackleton

“Wild has it all nicely cut & dried, & has revealed his plans to the favoured few. He and four other members are to go in the Dudley Docker, and will make their way carefully along under the lee of … Continue reading →

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A previous stranding, Antarctica, 1903

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Ernest Shackleton

“We were forced to feed ourselves mainly by seals and penguins. Already during the first few days of our stay on the island, we were lucky enough to kill [enough] not only for our immediate needs but also for a … Continue reading →

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A most amusing character

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Ernest Shackleton

“A very dashing little Chilean lieutenant, Ramon Aguirre, came aboard with a guitar… and very glad we were to have him. He was a most amusing character, completely indifferent to everything but the pleasure he could extract from the moment, … Continue reading →

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Elephant Island Tunes

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Ernest Shackleton

“My name is Franky Wild-o and my hut’s on Elephant Isle. The wall’s without a single brick and the roof’s without a tile. Yet, nevertheless, you must confess by many and many a mile, It’s the most palatial dwelling place … Continue reading →

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