Shackleton : the biography / Ranulph Fiennes.
"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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781643138794
- ISBN: 1643138790
- Physical Description: 404 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 24 cm
- Edition: First Pegasus Books cloth edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Pegasus Books, 2022.
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 379-382) and index. |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date | |
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Burlington Public Library | BIO SHACKLET Fiennes 2022 | 39851001716449 | Non-fiction | Copy hold | Available | - |