Ernest Shackleton and Robert Scott are names familiar to most of us but few know the compelling details of their Antarctic explorations and those of other early explorers who opened the forbidding region to future discovery. In this single volume the author tells their story; voyage by voyage; in language that's as accessible to the general reader as it is to scholars and polar buffs. Taking a refreshingly different approach from other writers; Michael Rosove skillfully weaves together the explorers' own insightful and inspiring comments with a narrative that puts readers in the midst of events. From Captain James Cook's expedition in 1772 to Shackleton's final expedition in 1922; he describes these small parties of intrepid men. Heroes to many; the pioneers discovered the continent; explored its perilous coasts; penetrated its interior; and reached the South Pole; making the technically sophisticated expeditions of later years possible. With their words; Rosove helps readers appreciate their struggles against almost inconceivable hardships; the challenges to their leadership; their awe at the magnificent natural wonders they beheld; and the profound spiritual effects of their polar experiences. The book is based on some two hundred primary and secondary sources and provides more than thirty photographs and maps that draw readers even further into the story. For those who need a convenient reference; this book's organization and comprehensive index make it easy to find information about a particular voyage or expedition.
#2298793 in Books University of Arkansas Press 1999-12-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.54 x .58 x 5.80l; .57 #File Name: 1557285896
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Remembrance of Eden Harriet Bullock Daniel's Memories Frontier PlanBy J. VarnerI found this book gave me insight into the life of rural Arkansas and plantation life prior to and after the Civil War. The memories were written in such a way that I became very much involved with the family and the surrounding areas. I didn't stop reading it until I had finished and I plan to read it again. The drawings showing the lay out of the planation was also enlightening. I'd always thought romanticaly of the plantation life but reading about the killing of hundreds of hogs at one time and the storing of the meat took me to the working side. The descriptions of the house and the "homes" the slaves lived in gave me a more accurate picture of that era. The book was totally worth reading. Read this one!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Loved the way the author uses history to tell a ...By KorsmeierLoved the way the author uses history to tell a story of one family and how the war impacted them.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Rememberance of EdenBy 43lyndaGreat read of the lives of a family leading up to the Civil War and during it. Takes you there and puts you in the lives of the people. The feelings and emotions of dealing with daily life and then just trying to keep life normal.
