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Shackleton

by Ranulph Fiennes

Audiobook Narrated by Jonathan Keeble 11 hrs and 51 mins

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Written by one of the world's greatest living explorers, this is the definitive biography of Ernest Shackleton, the legendary Antarctic adventurer. Drawing on his own experiences of polar exploration, the author offers unique insights into Shackleton's character, leadership, and the extraordinary decisions he made during the most perilous moments of his expeditions.

The book examines Shackleton's failed attempt to cross Antarctica and the subsequent epic struggle for survival that saw him and his crew endure unimaginable hardships. Through the lens of someone who has faced similar challenges in the polar wilderness, readers gain an intimate understanding of what it truly takes to lead men through impossible circumstances and bring them home alive.