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An Icy Cerberus

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

“At the head of an ice tongue that nearly closed the gap through which we might enter the open space was a wave-worn berg shaped like some curious antediluvian monster, an icy Cerberus guarding the way. It had head and … Continue reading →

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An intangible feeling

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

“An intangible feeling of uneasiness made me leave my tent about 11 pm. I started to walk across the floe to warn the watchman to look carefully for cracks when the floe lifted on the crest of a swell and … Continue reading →

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The boats

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

“I had decided to take the James Caird myself, with Wild and eleven men. This was the largest of our boats, and in addition to her human complement she carried the major portion of the stores. Worsley had charge of … Continue reading →

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Dulled our sense of danger

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

“The crack had cut through the site of my tent. I stood on the edge of the new fracture, and, looking across the widening channel of water, could see the spot where for many months my head and shoulders had … Continue reading →

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Deception Island

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

“We knew from the Admiralty Sailing Directions that there were stores for the use of shipwrecked mariners on Deception Island, and it was possible that the summer whalers had not yet deserted its harbor. “Also we had learned from our … Continue reading →

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Elephant Island

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

“It seems vital that we shall land on Clarence Island or its neighbor, Elephant Island. The latter island has an attraction for us, although as far as I know nobody has ever landed there. Its name suggests the presence of … Continue reading →

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No bergs

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

“Pray God we may find a landing here and so be off this drifting uncontrollable pack, taking us we know not where, and in spite of any efforts we may attempt to make…But we are in the hands of a … 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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The hut on Paulet Island

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

“We were still eighty miles from Paulet Island, which was now our objective. There was a hut there and some stores which had been taken down by the ship which went to the rescue of Nordenskjold’s Expedition in 1904, and … Continue reading →

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Wonderful, amazing, splendid

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

“Wonderful, amazing, splendid. “Lat. 65°43′ South—73 miles North drift. The most cheerful good fortune for a year for us: We cannot be much more than 170 miles from Paulet. Everyone greeted the news with cheers. The wind still continues. We … Continue reading →

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