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Endurance

Alfred Lansing
Endurance Book PDF

Author : Alfred Lansing
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9780465058792

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Experience one of the greatest adventure stories of the modern age in this New York Times bestseller: the harrowing tale of British explorer Ernest Shackleton's 1914 attempt to reach the South Pole. In August 1914, polar explorer Ernest Shackleton boarded the Endurance and set sail for Antarctica, where he planned to cross the last uncharted continent on foot. In January 1915, after battling its way through a thousand miles of pack ice and only a day's sail short of its destination, the Endurance became locked in an island of ice. Thus began the legendary ordeal of Shackleton and his crew of twenty-seven men. When their ship was finally crushed between two ice floes, they attempted a near-impossible journey over 850 miles of the South Atlantic's heaviest seas to the closest outpost of civilization. With an introduction by Nathaniel Philbrick, Endurance is the definitive account of Ernest Shackleton's fateful trip. Alfred Lansing brilliantly narrates the gripping and miraculous voyage that has defined heroism for the modern age.

Endurance

Alfred Lansing
Endurance Book PDF

Author : Alfred Lansing
Publisher : Voyages Promotion
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Antarctica
ISBN : 0753809877

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Endurance by Alfred Lansing Pdf

Adventure, shipwreck, storms and survival on the high seas. ENDURANCE is the story of one of the most astonishing feats of exploration and human courage ever recorded. In 1914 Sir Ernest Shackleton and a crew of 27 men set sail for the South Atlantic on board a ship called the Endurance. The object of the expedition was to cross the Antarctic overland. In October 1915, still half a continent away from their intended base, the ship was trapped, then crushed in ice. For five months Shackleton and his men, drifting on ice packs, were castaways on one of the most savage regions of the world. This utterly gripping book, based on first-hand accounts of crew members and interviews with survivors, describes how the men survived, how they lived together in camps on the ice for 17 months until they reached land, how they were attacked by sea leopards, the diseases which they developed, and the indefatigability of the men and their lasting civility towards one another in the most adverse conditions conceivable.

Shackleton

Ranulph Fiennes
Shackleton Book PDF

Author : Ranulph Fiennes
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-16
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781405938037

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Shackleton by Ranulph Fiennes Pdf

Discover the exhilarating true story of Ernest Shackleton's legendary Antarctic expedition Told through the words of the world's greatest living explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes - one of the only men to understand his experience first-hand . . . 'For anyone with a passion for polar exploration, this is a must read' NEW YORK TIMES 'THE definitive book on Shackleton and no one could have done it better . . . an authentic account by one of the few men who truly knows what it's like to challenge Antarctica' LORRAINE KELLY _________ In 1915, Sir Ernest Shackleton's attempt to be the first to traverse the Antarctic was cut short when his ship, Endurance, became trapped in ice. He and his crew should have died. Instead, through a long, dark winter, Shackleton fought back: enduring sub-zero temperatures, a perilous lifeboat journey across icy seas, and a murderous march over glaciers to seek help. Shackleton's epic trek is one of history's most enthralling adventures. But who was he? How did previous Antarctic expeditions and his rivalry with Captain Scott forge him? And what happened afterwards to the man many believed was invincible? In this astonishing account, Fiennes brings the story vividly to life in a book that is part celebration, part vindication and all adventure. _________ 'Fiennes makes a fine guide on voyage into Shackleton's world . . . What makes this book so engaging is the author's own storytelling skills' Irish Independent 'Fiennes relates these tales of exploration and survival, adding insight to Shackleton's journeys unlike any other biographer' Radio Times Praise for Sir Ranulph Fiennes: 'The World's Greatest Living Explorer' Guinness Book of Records 'Full of awe-inspiring details of hardship, resolve and weather that defies belief, told by someone of unique authority. No one is more tailor-made to tell [this] story than Sir Ranulph Fiennes' Newsday 'Fiennes' own experiences certainly allow him to write vividly and with empathy of the hell that the men went through' Sunday Times 'Fiennes brings the promised perspective of one who has been there, illuminating Shackleton's actions by comparing them with his own. Beginners to the Heroic Age will enjoy this volume, as will serious polar adventurers seeking advice. For all readers, it's a tremendous story' Sara Wheeler, The Wall Street Journal

Shackleton's Photographer

Shane Murphy
Shackleton s Photographer Book PDF

Author : Shane Murphy
Publisher : Shane Murphy
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Anarctica
ISBN : 9780970314826

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Shackleton's Photographer by Shane Murphy Pdf

A richly illustrated biography of the life and times and personality of Frank Hurley and the Endurance expedition.

Shackleton's Way

Margot Morrell,Stephanie Capparell
Shackleton s Way Book PDF

Author : Margot Morrell,Stephanie Capparell
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2001-01-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781101200292

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Shackleton's Way by Margot Morrell,Stephanie Capparell Pdf

Lead your business to survival and success by following the example of legendary explorer Ernest Shackleton Sir Ernest Shackleton has been called "the greatest leader that ever came on God's earth, bar none" for saving the lives of the twenty-seven men stranded with him in the Antarctic for almost two years. Because of his courageous actions, he remains to this day a model for great leadership and masterful crisis management. Now, through anecdotes, the diaries of the men in his crew, and Shackleton's own writing, Shackleton's leadership style and time-honored principles are translated for the modern business world. Written by two veteran business observers and illustrated with ship photographer Frank Hurley's masterpieces and other rarely seen photos, this practical book helps today's leaders follow Shackleton's triumphant example. "An important addition to any leader's library." -Seattle Times

South!

Ernest Shackleton
South Book PDF

Author : Ernest Shackleton
Publisher : Arcturus Publishing
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2019-01-31
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781789506341

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South! by Ernest Shackleton Pdf

"We had seen God in His splendours, heard the text that Nature renders. We had reached the naked soul of man." In 1914, Ernest Shackleton set out on an 1,800-mile trek across Antarctica. During the three-year expedition, his team overcame shipwreck, treacherous glaciers, and a bitterly hostile climate. They faced the elements on this icy continent with extraordinary determination, resourcefulness, and courage. This account by one of Britain's greatest explorers is at once thrilling, harrowing, and inspiring.

Shackleton's Whisky

Neville Peat
Shackleton s Whisky Book PDF

Author : Neville Peat
Publisher : Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012-10-05
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781869799472

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Shackleton's Whisky by Neville Peat Pdf

A vivid account of Ernest Shackleton's 1907 Antarctic Expedition, and the cases of Mackinlay's single malt whisky that he left behind. The incredible tale of Antarctica, malt whisky and an epic journey. Sir Ernest Shackleton's world fame is founded on the Endurance expedition of 1914-17, an attempt to cross the Antarctic continent that was foiled by the crushing of his ship in pack ice. The heroics that followed ensured that Shackleton and his men would forever have a place in the annals of polar history and world exploration. But Shackleton had come south seven years prior, leading the 1907 British Antarctic Expedition and targeting the South Pole from the opposite side of Antarctica. Rarely did Shackleton consume strong drink, and on his expeditions he tolerated only a ‘mild spree’ at times of celebration. But in 1907 25 cases – 300 bottles – of Rare Old Highland Malt Whisky whisky, three cases of which would ultimately lie forgotten beneath his hut at Cape Royds in the McMurdo Sound region for over 100 years, were loaded aboard his ship the Nimrod. The discovery of the whisky in 2007, and its subsequent reblending by the Mackinlay distillery, inspired Neville Peat to rexamine and explore Shackleton's first Antarctic expedition, the 'heroic' era of Antarctic exploration, and the craft and lore behind Scotland's finest dram.

Shackleton's Heroes

Wilson McOrist
Shackleton s Heroes Book PDF

Author : Wilson McOrist
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781510710764

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Shackleton's Heroes by Wilson McOrist Pdf

The Unbelievable Story of Six Men Who Trekked Across the Great Ice Barrier in Support of Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic Expedition One hundred years ago, Sir Ernest Shackleton embarked on the legendary 1914–1917 Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, defying the odds and accomplishing one of history’s most remarkable feats of endurance while narrowly escaping death, even though his crew failed in their mission to cross Antarctica. His story, inflated by time and celebrity, has come to personify the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. Less well known, however, is the incredible but often forgotten tale of the Mount Hope Party (also known as the Ross Sea party)—six men who worked in the shadow of Shackleton’s greater cause. Sent to the opposite side of the Polar continent, these men dropped life-saving food and fuel depots across the Great Ice Barrier, ensuring that Shackleton had the supplies necessary to complete his mission. Unaware of Shackleton’s own failed task, the party persevered in their mission, facing insurmountable obstacles of life on the ice—exhaustion, starvation, and crippling frostbite—risking their lives for the safety of his. Stitching together the previously unpublished diaries of these unsung heroes, McOrist documents their pain and suffering, as well as the humor and camaraderie necessary for their survival. An incomparable record of sheer heroism and tragedy, Shackleton’s Heroes tells a story that history ought to remember—one of the indomitable human spirit in the most extreme conditions.

Shackleton's Boat

Harding McGregor Dunnett
Shackleton s Boat Book PDF

Author : Harding McGregor Dunnett
Publisher : Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2015-08-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781848894921

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Shackleton's Boat by Harding McGregor Dunnett Pdf

The James Caird is an unlikely hero, a 23-foot lifeboat that completed the most desperate and celebrated open boat voyage in history. On board were Ernest Shackleton, Tom Crean and Frank Worsley, now some of the most recognised names in Antarctic and Polar literature/history. This is the story of that little boat from its commissioning by Worsley to its dramatic escape from Antarctica to its final resting place at Dulwich College in the UK. Shackleton's Boat is a worthy memorial to a vessel famous in maritime history, and a story whose heroism has inspired generations. * Similar to: 'Tom Crean – An Unsung Hero', 'Captain Francis Crozier – Last Man Standing?' and 'Seek the Frozen Lands'

Shackleton's Stowaway

Victoria McKernan
Shackleton s Stowaway Book PDF

Author : Victoria McKernan
Publisher : Laurel Leaf
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2006-10-10
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780440419846

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Shackleton's Stowaway by Victoria McKernan Pdf

On October 26, 1914, Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance set sail from Buenos Aires in pursuit of the last unclaimed prize in exploration: the crossing of the Antarctic continent. The crew stood on deck to watch the city fade away. All but one. Eighteen-year-old Perce Blackborow hid below in a locker. But the thrill of stowing away with the legendary explorer would soon turn to fear. Within months, the Endurance, trapped and crushed by ice, sank. And even Perce, the youngest member of the stranded crew, knew there was no hope of rescue. If the men were to survive in the most hostile place on earth, they would have to do it on their own. Victoria McKernan deftly weaves the hard-to-fathom facts of this famous voyage into an epic, edge-of-your-seat survival novel.

Scott's Men

David Thomson
Scott s Men Book PDF

Author : David Thomson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : STANFORD:36105037229627

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Scott's Men by David Thomson Pdf

Group biography of the men who accompanied Scott on his final journey to the South Pole.

Endurance: Shackleton's Extraordinary Voyage

Daniel Bryce
Endurance Shackleton s Extraordinary Voyage Book PDF

Author : Daniel Bryce
Publisher : New Word City
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2015-01-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612308333

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Endurance: Shackleton's Extraordinary Voyage by Daniel Bryce Pdf

After years of preparation, the world's most experienced Antarctic explorer embarked on the most dramatic adventure of his life. Sir Ernest Shackleton had carefully picked crew and a stout, well-outfitted ship, the Endurance. But he had no radio, the world was at war, and at the edge of the Antarctic continent, the ship froze in the sea ice. After months of immobility, it was crushed. Then began an impossible journey. With three tiny boats, the crew worked their way across frozen the Antarctic Sea. This vivid book recounts the story of Shackleton's heroic voyage from South Georgia Island to Antarctica then back to South Georgia. It is a tribute to Shackleton and his crew's ability to fight for survival and one of the most harrowing adventures in history.

In Shackleton's Footsteps

Henry Worsley
In Shackleton s Footsteps Book PDF

Author : Henry Worsley
Publisher : Random House
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2011-02-03
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780753544402

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In Shackleton's Footsteps by Henry Worsley Pdf

On the 29th of October 1908, a party of four men, led by Ernest Shackleton, set out to be the first to reach the South Pole. Three months later, their mission was in ruins and they faced certain death if they carried on. Just 97 miles from the South Pole, Shackleton turned back. One hundred years on, in October 2008, a team that included descendants of that original party, led by Henry Worsley, set out from Shackleton's hut to celebrate the centenary of his expedition by retracing the exact 870 mile route and going on to finish the last 97 miles. This captivating book explores the history of the original expedition and reasons behind its failure, while capturing the meticulous planning, fundraising and training for the new expedition. There is also the team's first days on the ice, Christmas on the polar plateau, the brutal reality of crossing the Beardmore Glacier and the final miles to the South Pole. In Shackleton's Footsteps is a unique story of adventure, pioneering spirit and man's triumph over nature.

Shackleton's Forgotten Expedition

Beau Riffenburgh
Shackleton s Forgotten Expedition Book PDF

Author : Beau Riffenburgh
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2008-12-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781596918931

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Shackleton's Forgotten Expedition by Beau Riffenburgh Pdf

Shackleton's Forgotten Expedition is the story of Ernest Shackleton's epic journey toward the South Pole. Lacking funds and plagued by hunger, cruel weather, and unpredictable terrain, Shackleton and his party accomplished some of the most remarkable feats in the history of exploration. Not only were members of the expedition the first to climb the active volcano Mount Erebus and the first to reach the South Magnetic Pole, but Shackleton himself led a party of four that trudged hundreds of miles across uncharted wastelands and up to the terrible Antarctic Plateau to plant the Union Jack only ninety-seven miles from the South Pole itself. Based on extensive research and first-hand accounts Riffenburgh makes the expedition vivid while providing fascinating insight into the age of British exploration and Empire. Beau Riffenburgh is a historian specializing in exploration. A native of California, he earned his doctorate at the Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge, where he is currently the editor of Polar Record. He is the author of the critically praised The Myth of the Explorer and editor of the Encyclopedia of the Antarctic. A Selection of the History Book Club "Riffenburgh's perceptive book blends first-hand accounts with original research and a fast-paced narrative, providing a cracking adventure."-The Times Literary Supplement UK "A masterful balance of true drama and first-rate scholarship. The narrative moves with the speed of a novel, while the author's unerring eye for historical detail captures the essence of polar exploration and explorers and locates Shackleton and his men in the grand scheme of empire."-Sir Ranulph Fiennes Also available: HC 1-58234-488-4 ISBN-13: 978-1-58234-488-1 $25.95

Ernest Shackleton

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Ernest Shackleton Book PDF

Author : Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Publisher : Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09
Category : Antarctica
ISBN : 9780711245709

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Ernest Shackleton by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara Pdf

Part of the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Ernest Shackleton tells the inspiring story of this world-renowned explorer.