South! · Character
David
Geologist who led the first ascent of Mount Erebus.
minor
Also known as Professor David
First appearance: south
David shows up with force in Sea-Ice Nomenclature. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned for his use of ice terms like 'old pack' and 'screwed pack'.
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In Sea-Ice Nomenclature: Mentioned for his use of ice terms like 'old pack' and 'screwed pack'. Later, in Appendix II: The Expedition Huts at McMurdo Sound: Left instructions by Shackleton for the care of the Cape…
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