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Murray Holding Young Penguins, c1908, (1909)
Murray Holding Young Penguins, c1908, (1909). Biologist and explorer James Murray (1865-1914). 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 the remarkable moment when biologist and explorer James Murray holds two young penguins in his hands. Taken around 1908 during Ernest Shackleton's second Antarctic expedition, this image showcases the incredible bond between man and nature. Ernest Shackleton, a renowned Anglo-Irish explorer, led three expeditions to the Antarctic in his lifetime. During his second venture from 1907 to 1909, he achieved a groundbreaking feat by reaching the Farthest South latitude at an astonishing 88° S. This record-breaking accomplishment brought him within a mere 97 geographical miles of the elusive South Pole. In addition to conquering new frontiers, members of Shackleton's team also scaled Mount Erebus, one of Antarctica's most active volcanoes. These extraordinary achievements earned Shackleton knighthood from King Edward VII. Tragically, Shackleton met his untimely demise during his third and final oceanographic and sub-antarctic expedition at just 47 years old. However, this photograph serves as a timeless reminder of his pioneering spirit and unwavering dedication to exploration. The illustration featured here is taken from "The Heart of the Antarctic". Volume I by E. H. Shackleton C. V. O. , published in London in 1909 by William Heinemann. It offers us a glimpse into the world of early twentieth-century exploration while highlighting both Murray's important role as a zoologist on this historic journey and the adorable charm of these young penguins that captured their hearts.
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