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Ernest Shackleton is one of history's great explorers, an extraordinary character who pioneered the path to the South Pole over 100 years ago and became a dominant figure in Antarctic discovery. A charismatic personality, his incredible adventures on four expeditions have captivated generations and inspired a dynamic, modern following in business leadership. None more so than the Endurance mission, where Shackleton's commanding presence saved the lives of his crew when their ship was crushed by ice and they were turned out on to the savage frozen landscape. But Shackleton was a flawed…

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  • Hardcover · English · 2014
    Oneworld · 443 pages · 9781780745725
ExplorersBiographyDiscovery and explorationShackleton, ernest henry, sir, 1874-1922Great britain, biographyAntarctica, discovery and exploration