Ernest Shackleton
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The Story of Shackleton
News of Shackleton's survival had been reported in the british newspapers in june after his contact with the admiralty. It caused a brief sensation, at the time, offering welcome respite from the relentless war coverage. But by the time the whole crew return to london in may 19 17, public interest has waned. Even so, king george the fifth awards a polar medal to everyone on the team - except chippy mc niche and the three other mutineers.
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