In Shackleton's Footsteps

2011-11-22 Travel

Author : Henry Worsley
Release : 2011-11-22
Genre : Travel
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Download or read book In Shackleton's Footsteps written by Henry Worsley. This book was released on 2011-11-22. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On October 29, 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 ninety-seven miles from the South Pole, Shackleton turned back. One hundred years later, 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 ninety-seven 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. It includes riveting accounts of 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, settling old family business, and man’s triumph over nature.

In the Heart of the Antarctic

2000 Antarctica

Author : Sir Ernest Shackleton
Release : 2000
Genre : Antarctica
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Download or read book In the Heart of the Antarctic written by Sir Ernest Shackleton. This book was released on 2000. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frustrated by his experiences on an expedition led by Captain Robert Scott, explorer Ernest Shackleton, in 1907, launched his own attempt to reach the South Pole. At the mercy of a hostile continent it was to become the most extreme test of endurance imaginable. This is his thrilling account of that expedition.

Retracing Shackleton's Footsteps

2023-08-05

Author : Felicity Campbell
Release : 2023-08-05
Genre :
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Download or read book Retracing Shackleton's Footsteps written by Felicity Campbell. This book was released on 2023-08-05. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a thrilling journey with "Retracing Shackleton's Footsteps: Antarctic Expeditions Through Time" by Felicity Campbell! Daring adventure, legendary feats, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge meet head-on in this fascinating report as you traverse across icy terrains, all from the comfort of your home. Travel back in time, trace the steps of heroic explorers, and explore the Antarctic like never before. All inside, you will find the following chapters: Setting Sail: The Era of Antarctic Exploration Voyage to the Unknown: A Chronology of Shackleton's Expedition Survival Against All Odds: The Story of the Endurance Pioneering Spirit: The Legacy of Shackleton's Expedition Journey Back in Time: Early Antarctic Expeditions Behind the Ice: Antarctica's Natural Environment Footprints on Frozen Ground: Impact of Antarctic Expeditions on Society Contemporary Quests: Modern Expeditions in the Antarctic Science in the Solitude: Technological Advances and Antarctica Antarctic Expeditions: From Shackleton to the Future From Shackleton's incredible Endurance expedition to contemporary scientific discourses, this captivating narrative promises to take you on an unforgettable ride. Don't miss your chance to step into history and witness exploration in its most raw and riveting form. The Antarctic awaits! About the Author: A passionate historian and an adventurous spirit at heart, Felicity Campbell breathes life into the pages of history with her riveting storytelling. Born in Nottingham, her fascination with tales of exploration led her to travel extensively, even to the icy plains of Antarctica. Making the past both vibrant and relevant, Felicity's narratives often underscore the human spirit's unyielding resilience in the face of adversity. She currently resides in London, where she balances her time between writing, lecturing, and planning her next great adventure.

The White Darkness

2018-10-30 History

Author : David Grann
Release : 2018-10-30
Genre : History
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Book Rating : 588/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book The White Darkness written by David Grann. This book was released on 2018-10-30. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon and The Wager, a thrilling and powerful true story of adventure and obsession in the Antarctic, lavishly illustrated with color photographs. "[Grann is] one of the preeminent adventure and true-crime writers working today."—New York Magazine Henry Worsley was a devoted husband and father and a decorated British special forces officer who believed in honor and sacrifice. He was also a man obsessed. He spent his life idolizing Ernest Shackleton, the nineteenth-century polar explorer, who tried to become the first person to reach the South Pole, and later sought to cross Antarctica on foot. Shackleton never completed his journeys, but he repeatedly rescued his men from certain death, and emerged as one of the greatest leaders in history. Worsley felt an overpowering connection to those expeditions. He was related to one of Shackleton's men, Frank Worsley, and spent a fortune collecting artifacts from their epic treks across the continent. He modeled his military command on Shackleton's legendary skills and was determined to measure his own powers of endurance against them. He would succeed where Shackleton had failed, in the most brutal landscape in the world. In 2008, Worsley set out across Antarctica with two other descendants of Shackleton's crew, battling the freezing, desolate landscape, life-threatening physical exhaustion, and hidden crevasses. Yet when he returned home he felt compelled to go back. On November 13, 2015, at age 55, Worsley bid farewell to his family and embarked on his most perilous quest: to walk across Antarctica alone. David Grann tells Worsley's remarkable story with the intensity and power that have led him to be called "simply the best narrative nonfiction writer working today." Illustrated with more than fifty stunning photographs from Worsley's and Shackleton's journeys, The White Darkness is both a gorgeous keepsake volume and a spellbinding story of courage, love, and a man pushing himself to the extremes of human capacity. Look for David Grann’s latest bestselling book, The Wager!

Shackleton

2021-09-16 Biography & Autobiography

Author : Ranulph Fiennes
Release : 2021-09-16
Genre : Biography & Autobiography
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Download or read book Shackleton written by Ranulph Fiennes. This book was released on 2021-09-16. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

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