Shackleton

by Gavin Mortimer

Antarctica is a land still locked in the grip of an ice age, where the sun disappears for months at a time, and temperatures can drop as low as -78[degrees]F. It was the last great region of the world to be discovered, and even today great tracts of Antarctica lie unexplored. In 1914 Sir Ernest Shackleton set sail aboard his ship Endurance, heading an audacious expedition to cross the continent of Antarctica on foot. It was a failure, but the story that emerged of survival against the odds remains one of the most gripping dramas of all time. Published following 'The Matrix Shackleton Centenary Expedition', Shackleton charts the achievements of Amundsen, Scott, Shackleton and many others. It reveals why Scott died while Amundsen survived, and documents Shackleton's legendary leadership skills as he kept his men from despair when their ship was crushed by ice in 1915.

Genres: History

128 pages, Hardcover

First published December 31, 2002

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Reviews

[Katja · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good introduction to Antartic explorers. Breeches on some subjects not mentioned in biography's. Good start to venture out more into the detailed descriptions of the journeys described.

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fascinating book telling the history of the discovery of the south pole. It is a wonder these Englishmen did as well as they did , since they truly laced common sense. The Norwegians claimed the prize simply because all the British would not use the advice they asked of them.

[Fran · Rating 3 out of 5]

great pictures and a first rate description of pemmican -- one of those words I read about but of which I had only a faint understanding!

[Sandy Duteau · Rating 5 out of 5]

I never tire of reading about this great adventure. A great story of hope and determination.