South: The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition, 1914-1917 Free Audiobook Download by Sir Ernest Shackleton

The audiobook South: The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition, 1914-1917 is a tale that every life-long learner will love. It tells in detail the story of Ernest Shackleton's last expedition which took place late in the 20th century. There are many different characters that are encountered during this journey, and they each have a unique perspective on the events of the trip.

South: The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition, 1914-1917 audiobook download is a chilling true story told in Ernest Shackleton's own words. As the captain and leader of a failed expedition that became among the most famous tragedies in early Antarctic exploration, Shackleton details his own personal trials and tribulations.

On December 5 1914, the Endurance sank after striking an iceberg in the Weddell Sea. Now, one hundred years later, she has been raised from the depths by a team of professionals and volunteers who will examine her for any clues about what happened.

On the night of the 28th of December, 1914, Captain Scott and his party began their journey home and on New Year's Day they were encamped at a spot named One Ton. The following morning, Captain Scott's attention was caught by a strange line in the snow "SEAMUS - STAY." He knew it meant that Seamus O'Sullivan had been there and must have left as he could not be with them. In fact he had gone on without them to meet up with another party which had left McMurdo Sound a few days before.

"In South: The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition, 1914-1917, the author recounts a harrowing tale of heroism and failure. It is told in the first person by Ernest Shackleton, who leads his crew on an expedition to make it over the treacherous seas from Wales to South Georgia Island. From there, he plans to take a ship he has been promised to Antarctica."