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 Shackleton's Footsteps: A Return To The Heart Of The Antarctic
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Author: Worsley, Henry
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780762777631
Details:
Author: Worsley, Henry
Brand: Lyons Press
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 256
Release Date: 22-11-2011
Part Number: black & white illustrations, colour illu
Package Dimensions: 9.0 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9780762777631
