02073cam a22003133u 4500 27671 UtSlPG 20260610133630.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 G Shackleton, Ernest Henry, Sir, 1874-1922 Het dichtste bij de Zuidpool : De Aarde en haar Volken, 1909 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-12-31 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ "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 his expedition, 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.) Original publication data not identified British Antarctic Expedition (1907-1909) Antarctica -- Discovery and exploration -- British https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27671 68580 68580