Shackleton by Michael Smith )
The first comprehensive biography in a generation of the great explorer‘timely and thorough… as a buccaneering Edwardian adventurer, as chaotic and hapless in his private life as he was dynamic in his public exploits, [Shackleton] is rescued by Michael Smith’s genial biography as a flawed, enduring inspiration’
* The Times *'A rich volume, written in a passionate, engaging style that makes it a compelling read, full of nuanced conclusions about many of Shackleton’s formative life moments, and meticulously researched, as with all of Michael Smith’s work.'
* Irish Times *‘Absorb[ing]… a fair and rounded picture of a man who was a great companion and leader in a tight corner but possibly better viewed across an iceberg than across a boardroom table or a martial bedroom’
* Country Life *‘a fresh perspective… very readable… Smith’s research has uncovered some interesting side stories’
* Good Book Guide *'fast-moving and gripping… Michael Smith’s biography shows us a complex multi-faceted man’
* Scottish Review of Books *‘Diligently researched with extensive quotation… a welcome addition to the library of the polar aficionado’
* Literary Review *‘Smith’s research is detailed and meticulous… fascinating… [He] tells [the story] with passion and commitment.’
* Spectator *'Compelling'
* History Revealed *‘Fascinating’
* Bookseller *"The epic struggles, heroics and unbelieveable hardships of the voyages are wonderfully told. Compulsive reading."
* The Irish Times on An Unsung Hero *‘A fascinating book - warm, complex, engaging – just like the man himself. This absorbing new biography strips away the myths and misconceptions to reveal one of the twentieth century’s most important explorers in all his flawed genius.’
* Mick Conefrey, author of Everest, 1953 *'Perhaps the most riveting biography I've ever read.'
* Orlando Sentinel on An Unsung Hero *Michael Smith, a former journalist, is an established authority on polar exploration. He has written a number of books including An Unsung Hero: Tom Crean Antarctic Survivor, which was short-listed for the Banff Mountain Book Festival 2002. The illustrated version was shortlisted for the Irish Published Book of the Year 2007. He contributes to TV and radio documentaries and lectures on polar history.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781780745725 |
| ISBN 10 | 1780745729 |
| Title | Shackleton |
| Author | Michael Smith |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Oneworld Publications |
| Year published | 2014-10-02 |
| Number of pages | 456 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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