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Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic Expeditions, Pt. 1
Stuff You Missed in History Class
The Story of Rit So Ernest Shackleton
In 18 79 and 80, economic factors, poor weather and potato blight, sparked a famine in parts of ireland. This wasn't nearly as deadly or destructive as the great famine of the 18 forties and fifties but it did lead to hunger and hardship. Ernest's early education involved being taught at home by a governess. He was always known for reading literature and poetry while at sea. But much to his father's displeasure, he decided to end his education at the age of 16 and go to sea. The shackleton family moved to dublin so henry could study medici at trinity college. Then from there, they moved to croydon and then to sy
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