Prof. Michael Smith
Shackleton: By Endurance We Conquer
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780747071
- author:
- Prof. Michael Smith
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oneworld Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 19.3 x 12.7 x 3.6 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Britain
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Ernest Shackleton's Endurance mission remains one of history's most remarkable feats of survival and leadership. In 1914, Shackleton's ship was crushed by ice, leaving his crew stranded in the Antarctic wilderness. Against all odds, Shackleton led his men to safety, a testament to his commanding presence and unwavering resolve. However, this extraordinary story is also one of personal struggle and contradiction. Shackleton's public persona as a leading explorer belied a complex private life marked by romantic affairs, financial woes, and unfulfilled ambitions. Drawing on extensive research of original diaries and correspondence, Michael Smith sheds new light on the man behind the legend. This biography offers a fresh perspective on Shackleton's life and times, revealing a nuanced and multifaceted individual who continues to captivate audiences today.
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