Shackleton by Michael Smith

Shackleton by Michael Smith

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At sixteen, Irishman Ernest Shackleton left school, joined the navy and became a legendary explorer. Written by the best-selling author on Polar exploration, this is the story of Shackleton, whose men called him 'The Boss', involving four expeditions to the snow and ice of Antarctica over 20 years between 1901 and 1922.

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Shackleton by Michael Smith

This inspiring story of Ernest Shackleton, whose men called him 'The Boss', involved four expeditions to Antarctica between 1901 and 1922. His incredible adventures included a breathtaking march to within a few miles of the South Pole and the amazing saga of hardship and survival on the famous Endurance expedition. * Also by Michael Smith: Tom Crean, Ice Man.

'Inspiring story of courage and perseverance'

* Sunday Independent *

'A must-have for all school libraries'

* Inis *

'For true-life adventure not many can match The Boss'

* Sunday Tribune *

'Gripping, very tense and exciting'

* Irish Examiner *

'If you see this book you should get it'

* Evening Echo *

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 Tom Crean -The Ice Man. 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 9781905172276
ISBN 10 1905172273
Title Shackleton
Author Michael Smith
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Gill
Year published 1905-06-26
Number of pages 126
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.