The book "Het dichtste bij de Zuidpool De Aarde en haar Volken, 1909" by the writers Shackleton Ernest Henry, gray, is a fascinating sketch of Antarctic travels and discoveries of the beginning of the 20th century. In his book, the author offers the reader a unique opportunity to look at life and adventures at the southernmost tip of the planet through the lens of his own research journey. Exciting descriptions of the regions, living nature and personal impressions will help each reader to plunge into the world of exciting discoveries and incredible adventures that accompanied the famous explorer during his expeditions to the shores of Antarctica. The book "Closest to the South Pole. The Earth and its Peoples, 1909" gives the reader the opportunity to feel the spirit of greatness and uniqueness of the Antarctic spaces, discover unexplored landscapes and touch the journeys that changed the perception of the most remote corners of our planet.