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The Last of the Penguins Just Before Their Migration in March, c1908, (1909)
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The Last of the Penguins Just Before Their Migration in March, c1908, (1909)
The Last of the Penguins Just Before Their Migration in March. The Ice is Drifting Northwards, 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 poignant moment in history - "The Last of the Penguins Just Before Their Migration in March, c1908". Taken during Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton's second expedition to the Antarctic from 1907-1909, this image showcases the beauty and resilience of these remarkable creatures. Shackleton, along with three companions, achieved an incredible feat by reaching Farthest South latitude at 88° S. This record-breaking accomplishment brought them within a mere 97 geographical miles from the elusive South Pole. The team also conquered Mount Erebus, an active volcano in Antarctica. In this photograph, we witness a group of penguins standing on the coast as they prepare for their annual migration. It is a scene filled with anticipation and wonder as these resilient birds face their journey amidst shifting ice and drifting landscapes. Ernest Shackleton's expeditions were marked by bravery and determination, earning him knighthood from King Edward VII. Tragically, he met his untimely demise during his final oceanographic and sub-Antarctic expedition at just 47 years old. This illustration comes from "The Heart of the Antarctic". Volume I by E. H. Shackleton himself. Published in 1909 by William Heinemann in London, it serves as both a testament to Shackleton's achievements and a visual reminder of the fragile yet awe-inspiring world that exists beyond our reach.
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