South
The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition, 1914-1917
Published on 1. January 2009
389 pages
978-1-77556-686-1 (ISBN)
Description
When Sir Henry Ernest Shackleton was beaten to the South Pole in 1912, he decided to trek across the continent via the pole instead. Before his ship even reached the continent it was crushed in pack ice. Shackleton managed to bring his entire team home by his masterful leadership through a series of incredible events. He has become a cult figure and a role model for great leadership.
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Content
- Intro
- Title
- Contents
- Dedication
- Preface
- Chapter I Into the Weddell Sea
- Chapter II New Land
- Chapter III Winter Months
- Chapter IV Loss of the 'Endurance'
- Chapter V Ocean Camp
- Chapter VI The March Between
- Chapter VII Patience Camp
- Chapter VIII Escape from the Ice
- Chapter IX The Boat Journey
- Chapter X Across South Georgia
- Chapter XI The Rescue
- Chapter XII Elephant Island
- Chapter XIII The Ross Sea Party
- Chapter XIV Wintering in Mcmurdo Sound
- Chapter XV Laying the Depots
- Chapter XVI The 'Aurora's' Drift
- Chapter XVII The Last Relief
- Chapter XVIII The Final Phase
- Appendix I
- Appendix II
