Bibliograph

Shackleton, the biography, Ranulph Fiennes

Type

Label

Shackleton, the biography, Ranulph Fiennes

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 379-382) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrationsplatesmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Shackleton

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1259047818

Responsibility statement

Ranulph Fiennes

Sub title

the biography

Summary

"In 1915, Sir Ernest Shackleton's attempt to traverse the Antarctic was cut short when his ship, Endurance, became trapped in ice. The disaster left Shackleton and his men alone at the frozen South Pole, fighting for their lives. Their survival and escape is the most famous adventure in history. Shackleton is a captivating new account of the adventurer, his life and his incredible leadership under the most extreme of circumstances. Written by polar adventurer Sir Ranulph Fiennes who followed in Shackleton's footsteps, he brings his own unique insights to bear on these infamous expeditions. Shackleton is both re-appraisal and a valediction, separating Shackleton from the myth he has become"--, Provided by publisher

Target audience

adult

Classification