South (eBook)

Ernest Shackleton (Autor)

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2022
361 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654732087-6 (EAN)

Infos

In "South," Ernest Shackleton recounts his legendary Antarctic expedition aboard the Endurance, which became an emblem of human resilience amid nature's harshest trials. Written in a gripping narrative style, the text merges adventure and descriptive prose, providing a vivid account of the crew's harrowing journey following the ship's demise in 1915. Shackleton's literary context lies within the tradition of exploration narratives, combining detailed observations of the unyielding landscape with a profound psychological portrait of survival, camaraderie, and leadership as the crew battles both physical despair and the bitter cold of the polar environment. Ernest Shackleton, an Anglo-Irish explorer born in 1874, was driven by an insatiable quest for discovery and a longing to test the limits of both human endurance and geographical boundaries. His previous expeditions laid the groundwork for his ambitious idea to traverse Antarctica. Not only does his expertise as a navigator and leader shine through the text, but his personal ethos—centered around teamwork, courage, and tenacity—emerges as a vital theme amid the perils faced by his crew. "South" stands as an essential reading for anyone fascinated by the spirit of exploration, captivatingly chronicling extraordinary resilience in the face of calamity. Shackleton's masterful storytelling not only illuminates the grim realities of survival but also serves as an inspiring testament to the human spirit, making it a must-read for adventurers and scholars alike.

Autor

Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton was a renowned Anglo-Irish Antarctic explorer, best remembered for his valiant leadership in the face of extreme adversity during early twentieth-century expeditions. Born on February 15, 1874, in Kilkea, County Kildare, Ireland, Shackleton's adventurous spirit was evident from a young age. He joined the merchant navy at 16 and quickly climbed the ranks to become a certified master mariner, which paved the way for his involvement in the exploration of the Polar Regions. Shackleton's most famous work as an author is 'South: The Story of Shackleton's 1914-1917 Expedition', first published in 1919. This gripping account details the perilous journey of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, where Shackleton showcased his extraordinary leadership after his ship, Endurance, was trapped and ultimately crushed by pack ice in the Weddell Sea. His ability to lead his men to safety through a near-impossible voyage over ice and open water is an enduring testament to his indomitable spirit and tenacity. Shackleton's literary style in 'South' is characterized by a straightforward, unembellished narrative that reflect the courage and resilience of the men under his command. Despite facing unimaginable hardships, his deep sense of responsibility and his unyielding hope for survival resonate through his writing. Ernest Shackleton passed away from a heart attack on January 5, 1922, while his ship was anchored off South Georgia on yet another Antarctic venture. Nevertheless, his legacy endures, and 'South' remains a seminal work in the annals of polar literature and adventure storytelling.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie
• Schlagworte: 1914-1917 • adventure and survival • Adversity and Triumph • Antarctic expeditions • Antarctic exploration • Antarctic exploration narrative • biography & autobiography • courageous crew dynamics • discovery and exploration • early 20th-century expedition • Endurance expedition memoir • endurance ship voyage • Ernest Shackleton biography • Exploratory Journey • explorers and discoveries • frozen landscape imagery • Heroic Age Exploration • Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration • historic adventure tale • historical adventure • historical non-fiction • History • human resilience • human resilience story • Leadership in adversity • Leadership Under Pressure • Nature • nature and wilderness • Nonfiction • polar expedition • polar exploration • Shackleton's leadership insights • Shackleton's South book • survival journey accounts • Survival Story • Travel • True Story of Tenacity