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An Unsung Hero Michael Smith

An Unsung Hero By Michael Smith

An Unsung Hero by Michael Smith


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Summary

Tom Crean explored the Antarctic with both Shackleton and Scott on the Endurance and Discovery expeditions respectivly as well as Scott's fateful attempt on the South Pole, where he eventually had to bury him. This biography details his life and the explorations he took part in.

An Unsung Hero Summary

An Unsung Hero: Tom Crean - Antarctic Survivor by Michael Smith

Kerry-born Tom Crean ran away from home as a youth, and joined Scott's Discovery voyage in December 1901, not returning to England until 1904. He returned to the Antarctic with Scott on his fateful attempt on the South Pole, eventually having to bury him. By now one of the most experienced people in such extreme climates, he was invited to join Scott's great rival Shackleton on his Endurance expedition. Once again, he played a leading role, and sailed in the open James Caird across the southern ocean to South Georgia to sound the alarm for the stranded team in the Antarctic. Crean was a true hero of his age, who then retired to live quietly with his family in Ireland.

An Unsung Hero Reviews

With commendable clarity, Michael Smith's well-paced narrative offers an evocative portrayal of the expedition's plight - Birmingham Post

Gripping - Sara Wheeler, Evening Standard

Michael Smith's narrative is at all times gripping - The Irish World

Well-written and beautifully produced biography - The Times

About Michael Smith

Michael Smith is now a freelance journalist having worked for the Guardian, Observer and Evening Standard for more than twenty years on their business and politics pages. He is married with two children.

Additional information

GOR001858716
9780747253570
0747253579
An Unsung Hero: Tom Crean - Antarctic Survivor by Michael Smith
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Headline Publishing Group
20010906
352
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