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Title:
Het dichtste bij de Zuidpool
De Aarde en haar Volken, 1909
Note: Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Het dichtste bij de Zuidpool" by Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative chronicles Shackleton's own experiences during the Antarctic expedition, which aimed to reach the South Pole, detailing the extreme challenges faced by him and his crew as they ventured deeper into one of the most inhospitable areas on Earth. At the start of the account, Shackleton discusses the motivation behind his expedition, describing the logistics involved in preparation, including securing funding, gathering a team of scientists, and selecting equipment. He provides insights into the meticulous planning necessary for survival in harsh polar conditions and discusses the departure from New Zealand aboard the ship "Nimrod." The opening sets a tone of determination and adventure, foreshadowing the extraordinary hardships and achievements that will unfold as they embark on their journey toward the South Pole. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Shackleton, Ernest Henry, Sir, 1874-1922
EBook No.: 27671
Published: Dec 31, 2008
Downloads: 61
Language: Dutch
Subject: British Antarctic Expedition (1907-1909)
Subject: Antarctica -- Discovery and exploration -- British
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Het dichtste bij de Zuidpool
De Aarde en haar Volken, 1909
Note: Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net/
Summary: "Het dichtste bij de Zuidpool" by Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative chronicles Shackleton's own experiences during the Antarctic expedition, which aimed to reach the South Pole, detailing the extreme challenges faced by him and his crew as they ventured deeper into one of the most inhospitable areas on Earth. At the start of the account, Shackleton discusses the motivation behind his expedition, describing the logistics involved in preparation, including securing funding, gathering a team of scientists, and selecting equipment. He provides insights into the meticulous planning necessary for survival in harsh polar conditions and discusses the departure from New Zealand aboard the ship "Nimrod." The opening sets a tone of determination and adventure, foreshadowing the extraordinary hardships and achievements that will unfold as they embark on their journey toward the South Pole. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Shackleton, Ernest Henry, Sir, 1874-1922
EBook No.: 27671
Published: Dec 31, 2008
Downloads: 61
Language: Dutch
Subject: British Antarctic Expedition (1907-1909)
Subject: Antarctica -- Discovery and exploration -- British
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.