Shackleton
«This is an utterly absorbing biography ... moves one to tears of relief, joy and blind wonder Allan Massie Expertly handled and written ... makes extensive uncensored use of the diaries written at the time ECONOMIST Unlikely to be superseded Robert Fox, LISTENER Magnificent ... Huntford has done justice to this great and complex man. That, in itself, is a triumph SUNDAY TIMES»
Ernest Shackleton was the quintessential Edwardian hero. A contemporary - and adversary - of Scott, he sailed on the 'Discovery' expedition of 1900, and went on to mount three expeditions of his own. Like Scott, he was a social adventurer; snow and ice held no particular attraction, but the pursuit of wealth, fame and power did. Les mer
He finally obtained funds for another expedition, but dies of a heart attack, aged only 47, at it reached South Georgia.
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Abacus
- Innbinding
- Paperback
- Språk
- Engelsk
- Sider
- 800
- ISBN
- 9780349107448
- Utgivelsesår
- 1996
- Format
- 20 x 13 cm
- Priser
- Winner of Authors' Club Marsh Biography Award 1987.
Anmeldelser
«This is an utterly absorbing biography ... moves one to tears of relief, joy and blind wonder Allan Massie Expertly handled and written ... makes extensive uncensored use of the diaries written at the time ECONOMIST Unlikely to be superseded Robert Fox, LISTENER Magnificent ... Huntford has done justice to this great and complex man. That, in itself, is a triumph SUNDAY TIMES»