1922-01-05 South Georgia / Letters of Fire / Feuerbriefe / Cartas de Fogo / Cartas de Fuego

Macklin told him he had been overdoing things and should try to 'lead a more regular life', to which Shackleton answered 'You are always wanting me to give up things, what is it I ought to give up?' 'Chiefly alcohol, Boss,' replied Macklin. A few moments later, at 2:50 a.m. on 5 January 1922, Shackleton suffered ...