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The Queen Alexandra Range Photographed on the way down the Glacier, c1908, (1909)
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The Queen Alexandra Range Photographed on the way down the Glacier, c1908, (1909)
The Queen Alexandra Range Photographed on the way down the Glacier, 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 photograph captures the majestic Queen Alexandra Range in Antarctica, taken during Ernest Shackleton's second expedition to the icy continent. Shackleton, a renowned Anglo-Irish explorer, led three expeditions to the Antarctic in his quest for discovery. During this particular journey from 1907 to 1909, he and his companions achieved an extraordinary feat by reaching the Farthest South latitude at 88° S. Their remarkable advancement brought them within a mere 97 geographical miles of the elusive South Pole. In addition to their groundbreaking achievement, members of Shackleton's team also conquered Mount Erebus, one of Antarctica's most active volcanoes. The image showcases the vastness and desolation of this remote landscape as they made their way down the glacier. The monochrome tones emphasize both the harshness and beauty of this frozen world. Ernest Shackleton was honored with knighthood by King Edward VII for his exceptional accomplishments in exploration. Sadly, he met his untimely demise during his final oceanographic and sub-antarctic expedition at just 47 years old. This illustration is sourced from "The Heart of the Antarctic". Volume I authored by E. H. Shackleton himself and published in London in 1909 by William Heinemann. It serves as a testament to Shackleton's enduring legacy as one of history's greatest explorers who fearlessly ventured into uncharted territories for scientific knowledge and human curiosity.
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