Historical narrative about the expedition of Ernest Shackleton in Antarctica in 1914-1916. This narrative is lifted from the book ‘SAMUT-SAMOT ITI TARIKAYO’ (“SAMUT-SAMOT SA PUNONG HALIGI”)

This story tells of the extra-ordinary and heroic feats the expedition crew suffered and endured. This INTRODUCTION (Part 1) of the 11-part series presents the features of Antarctica and explains why experiences in this part of the planet are different from those who live in other parts of the world.

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"Bago nagtapos ang ika-LABING WALONG SIGLO (1800) hanggang sa unang bahagi ng IKA SIYAM NA SIGLO (1900) nagkaroon ng masinsinang kuriosidad ang mga abenturero na mang-alam at manaliksik sa mga lugar na hindi pa napupuntahan ng tao sa magkabilaang dulo ng Daigdig. Ang Norte (hilaga) na nasa ibabaw ng mundo o North Pole at  ...