Grann, David
The White Darkness
- ISBN 13:
- 9781471178023
- author:
- Grann, David
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 17.8 x 14 x 1.6 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Biography, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A true story of obsession and endurance, The White Darkness tells the tale of Henry Worsley, a British special forces officer who spent his life idolizing Ernest Shackleton, the 20th-century polar explorer. Worsley's quest to cross Antarctica alone was a perilous journey, driven by his desire to measure his own powers of endurance against Shackleton's legendary skills.
Worsley's journey was not a solo endeavour, but rather a continuation of Shackleton's expeditions, which had repeatedly rescued his men from certain death. Worsley's own family and friends were aware of the risks he took, yet he felt compelled to follow in Shackleton's footsteps. In 2008, he had already completed a treacherous crossing of Antarctica with two other descendants of Shackleton's crew, but he felt an overwhelming urge to return and attempt the journey alone.
On November 2015, at the age of 55, Worsley embarked on his most perilous quest yet, walking across Antarctica alone. His story is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for endurance and determination, and a reminder of the enduring legacy of Shackleton's heroic expeditions.
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