Tom Crean - An Illustrated Life by Michael Smith

Tom Crean - An Illustrated Life by Michael Smith

A pictorial biography celebrating the life of Tom Crean, a great Irish hero of Antarctic exploration in an age of epics of endurance and survival against the odds. This work illustrates his early life, the incredible feats in the Antarctic and a peaceful retirement in Kerry.

"A remarkable book about a remarkable manSunday Tribune Michael Smith has written a splendid biography. The Nautical Magazine Epic struggles, heroics and unbelievable hardships are wonderfully told. The Irish Times A must for anyone interested in polar exploration. County Examiner Wonderful... about a great Irishman who didn't have to die to become a hero. Irish Independent"

Michael Smith wrote the best-selling biography of Tom Crean, An Unsung Hero. His other books include I Am Just Going Outside, a biography of Captain Oates (2002) and Polar Crusader about Sir James Wordie (2004). He has also written for children, Tom Crean - The Iceman and Shackleton - The Boss. A contributor to TV and radio, he lectures frequently on Polar history.

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ISBN 13	9781905172184
ISBN 10	1905172184
Title	Tom Crean - An Illustrated Life
Author	Michael Smith
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Gill
Year published	2006-10-01
Number of pages	200
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.