South - Ernest Shackleton

South

By Ernest Shackleton

  • Release Date: 1919-12-31
  • Genre: World History
Score: 4
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From 188 Ratings

Description

An Apple Books Classic edition.

“Huge blocks of ice, weighing many tons, were lifted into the air and tossed aside as other masses rose beneath them. We were helpless intruders in a strange world, our lives dependent upon the play of grim elementary forces that made a mock of our puny efforts.”

In the canon of true stories of adventure and exploration, Ernest Shackleton’s first-person account of the Endurance expedition stands alone. In 1914, Shackleton’s crew set out to traverse the Antarctic continent When their ship was crushed between massive sheets of ice, hope soon gave way to terror. After being trapped on a floe, Shackleton’s men risk life and limb to reach the shores of a desolate outcrop, where a small group sets out in search of rescue.

Shackleton documents their harrowing journey in an uncovered lifeboat, enduring freezing weather and unimaginable conditions. This riveting life-and-death drama is a testament to the human spirit. It will keep you glued to the page from beginning to end.

Reviews

  • Bear with it…

    4
    By florida bwc
    I was glad to have the ability to look up unfamiliar terms easily, because I was reading on my phone. Took until around page 30-something to really get engaged, but this is a truly interesting read. It doesn’t bog down in the minutiae and becomes very readable. Definitely recommend
  • Fascinating Read

    5
    By Sam91316
    Despite its age, this true tale is absolutely riveting. How could a team of mortal beings survive this disastrous ordeal? A truly inspiring story of the courage of the human spirit tortured by extreme conditions. I couldn’t put it down.
  • An epic adventure!

    5
    By jsh4536!
    I liked the authenticity of this narrative; it contains the source autobiographical logs from this Antarctic expedition.
  • A true adventure in amazing detail!

    5
    By Nick the geologist
    Herein lies a tale of overcoming adversity that is beyond normal human endeavors.
  • Fantastic account of such brave explorers

    5
    By Sophiesweetangelkitten
    This book is so well written I could hardly take a break from reading it. I encourage you to read it. The conditions in the Antarctic were difficult beyond imagination, and the tales of the creativity, determination and loyalty of the men are very interesting. WOW!
  • South

    4
    By dutchcy
    Excellent book, very good detail in all expects, highly recommended.

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