Ernest Shackleton
2003
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3.82
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160
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Complemented by hundreds of illustrations and photographs, this fascinating portrait of explorer Ernest Shackleton describes his early life, his remarkable accomplishments as a man who ignited interest in the study of Antarctica and its wonders, and the author's own adventure following in the footsteps of Shackleton's expedition. 50,000 first printing.
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Author
George Plimpton
Author · 26 books
George Ames Plimpton was an American journalist, writer, editor, actor, and gamesman. He is widely known for his sports writing and for helping to found The Paris Review. He was the grandson of George A. Plimpton.
