Het dichtste bij de Zuidpool by Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton
"Het dichtste bij de Zuidpool" by Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative chronicles Shackleton's own experiences during the Antarctic expedition, which aimed to reach the South Pole, detailing the extreme challenges faced by him and his crew as they ventured deeper into one of the most inhospitable areas on Earth. At the start of the account, Shackleton discusses the motivation behind hisexpedition, describing the logistics involved in preparation, including securing funding, gathering a team of scientists, and selecting equipment. He provides insights into the meticulous planning necessary for survival in harsh polar conditions and discusses the departure from New Zealand aboard the ship "Nimrod." The opening sets a tone of determination and adventure, foreshadowing the extraordinary hardships and achievements that will unfold as they embark on their journey toward the South Pole. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Shackleton, Ernest Henry, Sir, 1874-1922 |
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| Title | Het dichtste bij de Zuidpool De Aarde en haar Volken, 1909 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | British Antarctic Expedition (1907-1909) |
| Subject | Antarctica -- Discovery and exploration -- British |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27671 |
| Release Date | Dec 31, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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