Worsley, Frank Arthur

Shackleton's Boat Journey

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ISBN 13:
9780712665742
author:
Worsley, Frank Arthur
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Pimlico
language:
English
Publication Year:
1999
Pages:
224
Genre:
Journeys
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£13.41

Description

Frank A. Worsley's account of his time as Captain of the H.M.S. Endurance is a gripping and detailed record of one of the most remarkable survival stories in history.

The ship became trapped and crushed by ice, leaving its crew to drift in an ice floe for five months before reaching an uninhabited island. From there, Worsley and four others embarked on an incredible 800-mile journey in a small boat to the island of South Georgia, a testament to their navigation skills and courage.

Worsley's own writing captures the essence of this harrowing experience, revealing the leadership and selflessness that defined Shackleton's expedition. A fascinating and gripping read for anyone interested in true stories of adventure and survival.

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