An Unsung Hero by Michael Smith

An Unsung Hero by Michael Smith

Tom Crean explored the Antarctic with both Shackleton and Scott on the Endurance and Discovery expeditions respectively as well as Scott's fateful attempt on the South Pole. This biography details his life and the explorations he took part in.

A remarkable book about a remarkable manSunday Tribune Michael Smith has written a splendid biography. The Nautical Magazine The epic struggles, heroics and the unbelievable hardships of the voyages are wonderfully told. The Irish Times A must for anyone interested in polar exploration. County Examiner Wonderful Kiplingesque yarn about a great Irishman who didn't have to die to become a hero. Irish Independent Chosen by Aviva Stadium Director Martin Murphy as his favourite book - Sunday Times

Michael Smith, a former journalist, is an established authority on Polar exploration. His other books are I Am Just Going Outside, a biography of Captain Oates (2002), Polar Crusader about Sir James Wordie (2004), Tom Crean - An Illustrated Life (2006) and Captain Francis Crozier - Last Man Standing? (2006). Michael has also written two books for children, Tom Crean - Ice Man and Shackleton - The Boss. He contributes to TV and radio documentaries and lectures on Polar history.

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ISBN 13	9781905172863
ISBN 10	1905172869
Title	An Unsung Hero
Author	Michael Smith
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Gill
Year published	2009-02-01
Number of pages	364
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