"Men wanted for hazardous journey. Low wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in event of success."

-Newspaper advert created by Sir Earnest Shackleton

One of the most gripping tales of endurance, is that of Earnest Shackleton's 1914 imperial trans-antarctic expedition. Below is an image link to a documentary of his voyage. The story is certainly reminding of how lucky we all are to be enjoying lifestyles of comfort and relative ease.

Click image below to view "Endurance, Shackleton and the Antarctic" on YouTube

Sir Earnest Shackleton

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