South: The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition, 1914-1917 by Shackleton
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| Author | Shackleton, Ernest Henry, Sir, 1874-1922 |
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| Title | South: The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition, 1914-1917 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_(book) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Geoffrey Cowling, Jose Menendez and Eric Eldred |
| Summary | "South: The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition, 1914-1917" by Sir Ernest Shackleton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This narrative chronicles the ambitious yet perilous journey of Shackleton and his crew as they attempt to traverse the Antarctic continent, showcasing their relentless determination and resourcefulness amidst relentless challenges. The text explores themes of adventure, survival, leadership, and human resilience in the face of overwhelming natural obstacles. The opening of the book sets the stage for the extraordinary expedition. Shackleton reflects on the ambition behind the journey following the successful Conquest of the South Pole by Amundsen. He details the planning and preparation efforts leading up to the launch of the expedition aboard the ship "Endurance", including the selection of crew members and the equipment for tackling the unknown challenges of the Antarctic. As they begin their journey into the formidable Weddell Sea, the crew and Shackleton are filled with hope and excitement, fully aware of the daunting ice conditions they must navigate. The narrative highlights Shackleton’s leadership and foresight, revealing the stakes not just for scientific discovery but for the survival of his men as they venture into one of the planet's most unforgiving environments. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Shackleton, Ernest Henry, Sir, 1874-1922 -- Travel -- Antarctica |
| Subject | Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1914-1917) |
| Subject | Antarctica -- Discovery and exploration -- British |
| Subject | Endurance (Ship) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5199 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jul 18, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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