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Stream of Running Water in the Middle of the Ferrar Glacier in Midsummer, c1908, (1909)
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Stream of Running Water in the Middle of the Ferrar Glacier in Midsummer, c1908, (1909)
Stream of Running Water in the Middle of the Ferrar Glacier in Midsummer, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic. During the second expedition, 1907-1909, he and three companions established a new record, Farthest South latitude at 88° S, only 97 geographical miles (112 statute miles, or 180 km) from the South Pole, the largest advance to the pole in exploration history. Members of his team also climbed Mount Erebus, the most active volcano in the Antarctic. Shackleton was knighted by King Edward VII for these achievements. He died during his third and last oceanographic and sub-antarctic expedition, aged 47. Illustration from The Heart of the Antarctic, Vol. I, by E. H. Shackleton, C.V.O. [William Heinemann, London, 1909]
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This print captures a mesmerizing scene in the heart of the Antarctic. Taken during Ernest Shackleton's second expedition to this icy wilderness, it showcases a stream of running water flowing through the middle of the Ferrar Glacier in midsummer around 1908. Ernest Shackleton, an Anglo-Irish explorer, was no stranger to pushing boundaries. During this particular expedition, he and his team achieved an incredible feat by reaching Farthest South latitude at 88° S. This record-breaking accomplishment brought them within a mere 97 geographical miles from the elusive South Pole – the closest anyone had ever been at that time. In addition to their remarkable progress towards the pole, Shackleton and his companions also conquered Mount Erebus, one of Antarctica's most active volcanoes. Their bravery and determination earned them recognition from King Edward VII, who knighted Shackleton for these extraordinary achievements. Tragically, Ernest Shackleton's life was cut short during his third and final oceanographic and sub-antarctic expedition when he passed away at just 47 years old. However, his legacy as one of history's greatest explorers lives on. This illustration is featured in "The Heart of the Antarctic". Volume I by E. H. Shackleton himself – a testament to his passion for documenting these awe-inspiring landscapes. With its monochrome beauty and frozen allure, this image serves as a powerful reminder of humanity's relentless pursuit to uncover nature's secrets in even the harshest corners of our planet.
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