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This article concerns a fascinating story from the history of exploration. In 1909, Ernest Shackleton and his crew set out on an ambitious attempt to become the first people to traverse the Antarctic continent. Despite facing numerous difficulties due to extreme weather, the team made it within 97 miles of their goal before turning back.

Shackleton and his team had originally planned to be the first to reach the South Pole, but their ship endured ice damage and was forced to turn back. Undeterred, Shackleton decided to try for the next best thing: a transcontinental crossing from one side of the Antarctic coast to the other. This would require them to travel around 900 miles in unknown, hostile territory.

The journey began well, with the team making good progress along the frozen sea until they were stopped by heavy pack ice. As a result, they were forced to camp out on the floe for several weeks. Eventually, the ice broke apart and they pressed on.

As they continued southward, they encountered blizzards, high winds, and temperatures that dropped to -50 degrees Celsius. Then, after three months, the men managed to make it to within 97 miles of the coast on the far side – an incredible feat considering the conditions. Sadly, they were unable to cross this last stretch and had to turn back.

In spite of their failure to achieve the goal, the expedition was not a total loss. By travelling so far, they became the first human beings to venture beyond the edge of the known world. The expedition's heroic efforts made Shackleton a hero in the eyes of many and immortalized him in the annals of Antarctic exploration.

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