by ErnestShackleton (Author)
This is the epic first hand account of the Endurance expedition. As the first world war broke out in Europe, Shackleton's expedition to the South Pole became trapped by ice. Their ship, the Endurance, was crushed and the men were forced to survive in and escape from one of the world's most hostile environment. Traversing glaciers, scaling cliffs and crossing treacherous seas in open boats, all the time threatened by brutal cold and hunger, the men, through their own strength and Shackleton's leadership, all made it to safety. This story makes the efforts of latterday adventurers look pale in comparison.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 464
Edition: TV Tie in Ed
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 25 Nov 1999
ISBN 10: 0140288864
ISBN 13: 9780140288865
Book Overview: This title has been reissued to tie-in with the two-part drama Shackleton on Channel 4 in early January 2002. The drama stars Kenneth Branagh as the British explorer in this series which is based on original logs and diaries plus interviews with relatives of expedition members.