
Shackleton's Forgotten Men
The Untold Tragedy of the Endurance Epic
Thunder's Mouth Press
Published on 14. March 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-56025-306-8 (ISBN)
Description
This is a dramatic true story of Antarctic tragedy and survival among the heroic group that was to lay supplies across the Great Ross Ice Shelf in preparation for the Endurance expedition. Launched by Shackleton (and led by Captain Aenaes Mackintosh), this courageous crew completed the longest sledge journey in polar history (199 days) and endured near-unimaginable deprivation. They accomplished most of their mission, laying the way for those who never came. All suffered; some died. Now Australian writer Lennard Bickel honors these forgotten heroes. Largely drawn from the author's interviews with surviving team member Dick Richards, this retelling underscores the capacity of ordinary men for endurance and noble action.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
B&W photos throughout
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
424 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-56025-306-8 (9781560253068)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Lennard Bickel