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A Remarkable Fumarole in the Old Crater, in the Form of a Couchant Lion, c1908, (1909)
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A Remarkable Fumarole in the Old Crater, in the Form of a Couchant Lion, c1908, (1909)
A Remarkable Fumarole in the Old Crater, in the Form of a Couchant Lion. The Men (From the Left) are: [Alistair] Mackay, [Edgeworth] David, [Jameson] Adams, [Eric] Marshall, 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 print captures a truly remarkable sight in the Antarctic - a fumarole in the old crater, taking on the form of a majestic couchant lion. The year was 1908, during Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton's second expedition to the icy continent. Shackleton, along with his brave companions Alistair Mackay, Edgeworth David, Jameson Adams, and Eric Marshall can be seen standing proudly beside this natural wonder. During their daring journey, Shackleton and his team achieved an extraordinary feat by reaching Farthest South latitude at 88° S. They came within a mere 97 geographical miles from the elusive South Pole - an unprecedented advancement in exploration history. As if conquering such great distances wasn't enough, these intrepid explorers also managed to climb Mount Erebus, one of Antarctica's most active volcanoes. Ernest Shackleton's incredible achievements were recognized by King Edward VII himself when he knighted him for his contributions to science and discovery. However, tragedy struck during Shackleton's third expedition when he passed away at just 47 years old while exploring oceanography and sub-antarctic regions. This stunning illustration comes from "The Heart of the Antarctic". Volume I by E. H. Shackleton himself. It serves as a testament to not only their courage but also their enduring legacy in pushing the boundaries of human exploration amidst unforgiving conditions.
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