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Book SynopsisThis inspiring story of Ernest Shackleton, whose men called him 'The Boss', involved four expeditions to Antarctica between 1901 and 1922. His incredible adventures included a breathtaking march to within a few miles of the South Pole and the amazing saga of hardship and survival on the famous Endurance expedition. * Also by Michael Smith: Tom Crean, Ice Man.
Trade Review'Inspiring story of courage and perseverance'
* Sunday Independent *
'A must-have for all school libraries'
* Inis *
'For true-life adventure not many can match The Boss'
* Sunday Tribune *
'Gripping, very tense and exciting'
* Irish Examiner *
'If you see this book you should get it'
* Evening Echo *
Table of ContentsIntroduction dreaming of adventure journey to the ice where no man stood before return to the ice the longest march march or die a famous man trapped! crushed marooned a boat ride to hell tears and fears the greatest journey ever a tough choice crossing south georgia saved! a last voyage to the ice Ernest Shackleton - A Timeline Useful Information Further Reading Index
