Smith, Michael

Shackleton: By Endurance We Conquer

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ISBN 13:: 9781848892446
author:: Smith, Michael
format:: Paperback
publisher:: The Collins Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2015
Pages:: 304
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.8 centimetres (0
Genre:: Biography, General, Travel,
Condition:: New
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Ernest Shackleton's life was marked by both incredible adventure and personal turmoil. As one of history's greatest explorers, he led four expeditions to Antarctica, leaving an indelible mark on the continent. However, his charismatic personality belied a complex and flawed individual, whose chaotic private life struggled to keep pace with his public persona. This comprehensive biography draws on extensive research of original diaries, letters, and other publications to bring a fresh perspective to Shackleton's enduringly fascinating story. It sheds light on both the heroic achievements of his expeditions and the personal struggles that plagued him, including romantic affairs, unfulfilled ambitions, and financial woes that left his men unpaid and his family in debt. Through meticulous examination of primary sources, this biography offers a nuanced understanding of Shackleton's life, one that balances his remarkable achievements with the complexities of his private life.

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