The Boss: The Remarkable Adventures of Ernest Shackleton,

by Michael Smith, Annie Brady (Illustrator)

Aged sixteen, Irishman Ernest Shackleton left school to join the merchant navy and go on to become a legendary explorer. His extraordinary adventures of endurance and survival in the Antarctic have thrilled generations. Here, for the first time, an established authority on Polar exploration writes about his gripping exploits especially for children. This inspiring story of Shackleton, whose men called him `The Boss, ' involved four expeditions to the snow and ice of Antarctica over 20 years 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 in the face of extreme odds on the famous Endurance expedition.

128 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2004

About the author

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Michael Smith gave up a 30 year career as a leading business and political journalist to write the bestselling biography, An Unsung Hero - Tom Crean. He was formerly Political Correspondent and Industrial Editor of the Guardian, City Editor of the London Evening Standard and Business Editor of the Observer. He has a long-standing interest in Polar expedition. He lives in East Sussex.

Reviews

[Steve Cripwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read the story of Shackleton and his fantastic and brave voyage across the Southern Ocean and this book is another retelling of the tale. Well written and the story moves on quite quickly rather than getting bogged down in excessive detail as some others have. A very enjoyable read.m