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Feldspar Crystals from Summit of Mount Erebus (Natural Size), 1909
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Feldspar Crystals from Summit of Mount Erebus (Natural Size), 1909
Feldspar Crystals from Summit of Mount Erebus (Natural Size), 1909. Specimens of crystallised magma from the volcano Erebus. 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 showcases the remarkable Feldspar Crystals from the Summit of Mount Erebus, captured in their natural size back in 1909. These specimens of crystallized magma were collected by the renowned Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton during his second expedition to the Antarctic. Shackleton's expeditions were marked by incredible feats of exploration, and during this particular journey, he and three companions achieved a groundbreaking record: reaching Farthest South latitude at 88° S. This impressive accomplishment brought them within a mere 97 geographical miles from the elusive South Pole, making it one of the most significant advancements in polar exploration history. In addition to conquering new frontiers on land, members of Shackleton's team also dared to climb Mount Erebus, which stands as the most active volcano in Antarctica. The geological significance of these feldspar crystals lies not only in their beauty but also in their scientific value for mineralogy and geology studies. Ernest Shackleton was honored for his extraordinary achievements with a knighthood bestowed upon him by King Edward VII. Tragically, he met his untimely demise during his third and final oceanographic expedition to sub-Antarctic regions at just 47 years old. This illustration is taken from "The Heart of the Antarctic". Volume I authored by E. H. Shackleton himself and published by William Heinemann in London in 1909. It serves as a testament to both Shackleton's indomitable spirit and enduring legacy as an explorer who pushed boundaries beyond what seemed possible.
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