Huntford, Roland
Shackleton
- ISBN 13:
- 9780349107448
- author:
- Huntford, Roland
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Abacus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1989
- Pages:
- 789
- Dimensions:
- 19.5 x 12.6 x 3.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography & autobiography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Ernest Shackleton: A Life of Adventure and Ambition This biography tells the story of Ernest Shackleton, a man who embodied the spirit of adventure and social status in early 20th-century Britain. Born into an Anglo-Irish family, Shackleton left school at 16 to pursue his own path, driven by a desire for wealth, fame, and power. Shackleton's expeditions took him to some of the most remote and inhospitable regions on Earth, including Antarctica. He was knighted by King Edward VII and received a government grant for his achievements, but poverty and financial struggles forced him to rely on writing and lecturing to make ends meet. This book offers a detailed account of Shackleton's life, from his early days as a social adventurer to his later years as a celebrated explorer. With its rich historical context and engaging narrative, this biography provides a fascinating insight into the life of one of Britain's most famous explorers.
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