# David — South! character guide

> David in South! by Ernest Shackleton.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Professor David

**First appearance:** 0002-south

## Who they are

Geologist who led the first ascent of Mount Erebus.

## In the story

### [Sea-Ice Nomenclature](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/south_se/chapters/sea-ice-nomenclature)

Mentioned for his use of ice terms like 'old pack' and 'screwed pack'.

### [Appendix II: The Expedition Huts at McMurdo Sound](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/south_se/chapters/appendix-ii-the-expedition-huts-at-mcmurdo-sound)

Left instructions by Shackleton for the care of the Cape Royds Hut.

### [Cape Royds Hut](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/south_se/chapters/cape-royds-hut)

Left with instructions by Shackleton for the care of the hut after the expedition.

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