The British Government, Ernest Shackleton, and the rescue of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition

ABSTRACT The remarkable rescue of Shackleton's men from Elephant Island, after the sinking of Endurance , and from Ross Island, has been recounted many times by both participants and historians. There has been little critical examination of the part played by governments, nor assessment of some...

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Published in:Polar Record
Main Authors: Dudeney, J.R., Sheail, J., Walton, D.W.H.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 2014
Subjects:
General Earth and Planetary Sciences
Ecology
Geography, Planning and Development
Antarctic
Shackleton
Ross Island
Elephant Island
Endeavour
Antarc*
Polar Record
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0032247414000631
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0032247414000631

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