Shackleton: The Story of Ernest Shackleton and the Antarctic Explorers

by Gavin Mortimer

The story of Ernest Shackleton, A British explorer who with 28 men attempted to cross the continent aboard his ship the Endurance in 1914 is a story of survival against all odds.

Genres: History

128 pages, Paperback

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.