Shackleton - By Endurance We Conquer (Paperback)

Ernest Shackleton is one of history's great explorers, an extraordinary character who pioneered the path to the South Pole over 100 years ago and became a dominant figure in Antarctic discovery. A charismatic personality, his incredible adventures on four expeditions have captivated generations and inspired a dynamic, modern following in business leadership. None more so than the Endurance mission, where Shackleton's commanding presence saved the lives of his crew when their ship was crushed by ice and they were turned out on to the savage frozen landscape. But Shackleton was a flawed character whose chaotic private life, marked by romantic affairs, unfulfilled ambitions, overwhelming debts and failed business ventures, contrasted with his celebrity status as a leading explorer. Drawing on extensive research of original diaries and personal correspondence, Michael Smith's definitive biography brings a fresh perspective to our understanding of this complex man and the heroic age of polar exploration.

General

Imprint:	Oneworld Publications
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2015
Authors:	Michael Smith
Dimensions:	197 x 130 x 35mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - B-format
Pages:	443
ISBN-13:	978-1-78074-707-1
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Historical, political & military Books > Sport & Leisure > Travel & holiday > Travel writing > Expeditions Books > Biography > Historical, political & military Books > Travel > Travel writing > Expeditions
LSN:	1-78074-707-1
Barcode:	9781780747071

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