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South

By: Ernest Shackleton
Narrated by: Geoffrey Howard
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 His destination Antarctica, his expectations high, veteran explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton set out, on the eve of the First World War, in pursuit of his goal to lead the first expedition across the last unknown continent. Instead, his ship, the Endurance, became locked in sea ice, and for nine months Shackleton fought a losing battle with the elements before the drifting ship was crushed and his crew marooned.

Shackleton's gripping account of his incredible voyage follows him and his men across 600 miles of unstable ice floes to a barren rock called Elephant Island. It records how, with a crew of four, he crossed 850 miles of the worst seas in a 22-foot-long open boat and how, after landing on South Georgia Island, they then had to traverse over 20 miles of mountainous terrain to reach the nearest outpost of civilization. Shackleton recounts, too, the efforts of his support party aboard the Aurora, who in temperatures of -50 degrees and winds of 80 m.p.h. still managed to drop off supplies on the opposite side of the continent, little suspecting the fate of the Endurance and the ordeal of its crew.

An astonishing story that explores the limits of unparalleled human courage, Shackleton's South ranks among history's greatest adventures.

©1970 Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton (P)2000 Blackstone Audiobooks Adventure Travel Science Fiction Adventure Fiction Polar Region

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Incredible story of endeavour and heroism. Well read. Enjoyed each moment throughout. It shows clearly how no-one should ever underestimate the force of nature

Fantastic

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The story of inhuman conditions the crew manages to survive is scary and insane. Not a nice book, but fascinating.

Totally insane

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If youre a history buff or an polar exploration buff then this is the foundation of learning.

The very gentlemanly survival in the Antarctica.

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Turns out as well as being a great explorer, he was well able to write. Nothing but admiration for the sheer guts and tenacity involved in this tale. Very engrossing listen, helped no end by great narration

Wonderful book, great narration

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Thank you to the author and Publisher for this wonderful work of history. as a previous sailor I can only appreciate how tough these Sailors were and what incredible patience and endurance they had. my full respect to these wonderful people for creating unprecedented history. as stated in the heading this audiobook is a bit long but truly worth every bit of it.

Although a bit long, it's worth every bit of it

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Well written and especially well read. I suffered with the men. The task was bold but nature had other ideas. Thoroughly captivating.

True adventure in adversity

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If you are interested in history and exploration this is a great book. Just the right amount of detail from numerous diaries; if you close your eyes you can picture their situation and the harsh realities of what they had to endure. Beautifully narrated.

A THOROUGHLY GOOD BOOK

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This is one of those truly special books. When I first read this book I was going through some tough times, or so I thought at the time. This book changed my outlook on life and hardship and how to deal with it and I find myself returning to it when I need some perspective on life. This recording is excellently narrated and I cannot fault the package as a whole.

A life lesson in positivity and perseverance.

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What a completely idiotic endeavour, how ill prepared the whole crew were and there glorious leader, lucky to be alive unlike any wildlife they encountered and there loyal dogs, people think they were brave, not me they were complete idiot's who expected to get through with not much more than a stiff upper lip 😂😂

Must Read Adventure Into Stupidity

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I would highly recommend this book to anyone and the reading of it is perfect.

Amazing

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