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Ernest Shackleton

1874–1922 · Ireland / United Kingdom

An Anglo-Irish Antarctic expedition leader whose best-known account records survival, navigation and collective labor after the loss of Endurance.

Travel & Nature Biography & Memoir History

Life and context

A short timeline

1874
Born in Ireland.
1919
South published.
1922
End of the author’s recorded life.

Recurring concerns

Themes and style

survival
leadership
navigation
teamwork

Chronological expedition narrative rich in logistical, environmental and observational detail.

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Works by Ernest Shackleton

1 work in the Linden collection.

Travel & Nature

South

Ernest Shackleton

Travel & Nature · A2–B1 · 13 hr · Guide

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