Shackleton : by endurance we conquer
Smith, Michael2014
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In 1922 a journalist commented on British tenacity to General Bruce, leader of the British Everest Expedition. Bruce replied with a single word: 'Shackleton'. Ernest Shackleton is one of history's great explorers, an extraordinary Edwardian character who pioneered the path to the South Pole and became a leading figure in Antarctic discovery. His incredible adventures on four expeditions to the Antarctic have captivated generations. A restless adventurer from an Irish background, he joined the Empire's last great endeavour of exploration to reach the South Pole with Scott on the Discovery expedition. A clash with Scott led to Shackleton being ordered home and a bitter feud. This comprehensive biography brings a fresh perspective to the heroic age of Polar exploration dominated by Shackleton's complex, compelling and enduringly fascinating story.
Main title:
Shackleton : by endurance we conquer / Michael Smith.
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Imprint:
Cork : The Collins Press, 2014.
Collation:
443 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
ISBN:
9781848891760 (hbk)
Dewey class:
919.89910.942
Language:
English
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BRN:
1391219