Tom Crean by Michael Smith
Tom Crean ran away from his Kerry home, aged 15, to join the British navy in 1893. He travelled to the Antarctic with the famous explorers, Scott and Shackleton. He explored the unknown, crossed ice fields and wild oceans and courageously saved friends from death.'An ideal book for children'
* Inis *'An exciting story that's all the more powerful for being true.'
* Sunday Tribune *'Fascinating true story of an Irish adventurer.'
* Books Ireland *Michael Smith is author of 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 books for children, including Shackleton: The Boss. He contributes to TV and radio and lectures on Polar history. Michael was a business and political journalist with The Guardian and The Observer.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781905172313 |
| ISBN 10 | 1905172311 |
| Title | Tom Crean |
| Author | Michael Smith |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Gill |
| Year published | 1905-06-25 |
| Number of pages | 122 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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