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OverviewErnest Shackleton is one of history’s great explorers, an extraordinary character who pioneered the path to the South Pole over 100 years ago and became a dominant figure in Antarctic discovery. A charismatic personality, his incredible adventures on four expeditions have captivated generations and inspired a dynamic, modern following in business leadership. None more so than the Endurance mission, where Shackleton’s commanding presence saved the lives of his crew when their ship was crushed by ice and they were turned out on to the savage frozen landscape. But Shackleton was a flawed character whose chaotic private life, marked by romantic affairs, unfulfilled ambitions, overwhelming debts and failed business ventures, contrasted with his celebrity status as a leading explorer. Drawing on extensive research of original diaries and personal correspondence, Michael Smith's definitive biography brings a fresh perspective to our understanding of this complex man and the heroic age of polar exploration. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Prof. Michael Smith (Professor of Philosophy at Princeton University. Author of The Oxford Handbook of Contemporary Philosophy (OUP, 2005).)Publisher: Oneworld Publications Imprint: Oneworld Publications Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9781780747071ISBN 10: 1780747071 Pages: 464 Publication Date: 07 May 2015 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsThe epic struggles, heroics and unbelieveable hardships of the voyages are wonderfully told. Compulsive reading. The Irish Times on An Unsung Hero 'A fascinating book - warm, complex, engaging - just like the man himself. This absorbing new biography strips away the myths and misconceptions to reveal one of the twentieth century's most important explorers in all his flawed genius.' Mick Conefrey, author of Everest, 1953 'Perhaps the most riveting biography I've ever read.' Orlando Sentinel on An Unsung Hero 'Fascinating' Bookseller Author InformationMichael Smith, a former journalist, is an established authority on polar exploration. He has written a number of books including An Unsung Hero: Tom Crean Antarctic Survivor, which was short-listed for the Banff Mountain Book Festival 2002. The illustrated version was shortlisted for the Irish Published Book of the Year 2007. He contributes to TV and radio documentaries and lectures on polar history. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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