- Paperback: 340 pages
- Publisher: The Collins Press (1 Sep 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1903464099
- ISBN-13: 978-1903464090
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 19.8 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 433,673 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A remarkable book about a remarkable man. --Sunday Tribune
The epic struggles, heroics and the unbelievable hardships of the voyages are wonderfully told. --The Irish Times
A must for anyone interested in polar exploration. --County Examiner
The epic struggles, heroics and the unbelievable hardships of the voyages are wonderfully told. --The Irish Times
A must for anyone interested in polar exploration. --County Examiner
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This story reveals the remarkable Tom Crean, who ran away to sea aged 15 and played a memorable role in Antarctic exploration. He spent more time in the unexplored Antarctic than Scott or Shackleton, was one of the few to serve both and outlive both. Among the last to see Scott alive only 150 miles from the South Pole he was in the search party which found the frozen body. Tom joined Shackleton s Endurance expedition as the first shots of World War 1 were fired. In a most extraordinary feat of survival, Crean sailed the violent Southern Ocean in an open boat and made the first crossing of the glaciers of South Georgia to rescue his stranded comrades 800 miles away. Crean returned to Ireland, married and built a pub, the South Pole Inn in Anascaul, Co. Kerry. This unforgettable story of triumph over unparallelled hardship and deprivation at last does justice to this enigmatic figure.
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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The first stiking thing about this book is Frank Hurley's magnificent photograph of Crean on the cover. This picture conveys as toughness and resoluteness that characterized Crean's adventures - if ever a book can be judged by its cover, this is it.
The story of Shackleton's expedition to the Antartic has had a huge revival in that past few years, and Michael Smith is partly responsible for this in my view. From start to finsh, I enjoyed every page of this story which will add another interesting view to students/readers of Antartic explorations. Crean's participation in what must be one of the 20th centuries survival stories is heroic. Smith's book now ensures that Crean is no longer an unsung hero.
Highly recommended!
26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A wonderful tale, told simply and brilliantly. Crean's story is one of almost unbelievable bravery, dedication and (excuse the pun) endurance. A chance purchase which has made an indelible impression upon me. I now cannot get enough of the Antarctic, its heroes, ghosts and the sheer power of the continent itself. For anyone interested in the human psyche I would recommend this book highly. For anyone interested in Antarctic exploration it is a must.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I am ashamed to say that my copy of this book gathered dust on a shelf for almost a year! Once started, I found Michael Smith's book totally riveting as he tells Tom Crean's story so well. And what a story!
Weaving together copious research and well-chosen extracts from letters, diaries and recounts of the Discovery and Endurance expeditions with his own compelling narrative, Crean's quiet, remarkable and stalwart character is paid a well-deserved homage.
If such a thing is possible, I shall be more reflective over my next pint in the South Pole Inn at Annascaul (Crean's pub). If, like me, you occasionally feel your life dragging its heels, read this and your burdens - whatever they may be - will suddenly feel lighter!
Crean's adventures alongside Scott and Shackleton are remarkable: not only was he one of the last to see Scott heading off to the Pole but Crean also survived by the narrowest margin the Southern Ocean and South Georgia crossings through which Shackleton sought rescue for his men.
Crean survived. I'm glad his story has too.
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polar star
This story of a man who just got on with the job without fuss is an absolute 'must read'. Tom Crean's sometimes super-human efforts are real 'Boys Own' stuff and yet he is now... Read more
Published 8 days ago by Mr. Eric Mansfield
Shame about the writing style - story fantastic
I was so disappointed in the way this was written - badly edited and far too repetitious. I did not need to be told over and over again that, for example, Crean was gregarious. Read more
Published 28 days ago by E. Neill
crean - antarctic survivor
This is a very thorough account of all of Scott's and Shackleton's work in the antarctic. It also looks at the contribution of the 'men' (definition: not the officers/scientists)... Read more
Published 1 month ago by John Benn
excellent read
I so enjoyed reading 'South' by Shackleton that I wanted to read more about antartic explorers. This book gives a good insight into the experiences of the men who took part in the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by cag77uk
Excellent!
These are the well known stories of Scott's and Shackleton's Antarctic explorations, told with Tom Crean as the focal point, as he was an unsung but unswerving key member of... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Greyman
What a hero!
Wow! What a man! This is a brilliant biography of a great explorer. Creans natural modesty and Irish charm shine through.... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Eve
An Excellent Book About an Incredible Man
Michael Smith's biography of Tom Cream is a superb work of highly readable scholarship. It focuses on Crean's career as a Polar explorer with Scott's Discovery and Terra Nova... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Bernie Howitt
Surely a contender for one of the toughest men ever?
There is not much I can add to the excellent reviews already written here - but - it seems to me that Tom Crean's endeavours in the Antarctic were not as recognised as they should... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ann2shoes
Hardcore Hero
Tom Crean was probably the ultimate Antarctic hero: he went South with Scott on the Discovery and again on Terra Nova. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Dr. Rox
BUY IT
If you're looking for a tale of amazing courage and endurance, and modesty - a tale of a man of whom you've probably never heard of before: this book is definitely worth picking... Read more
Published 4 months ago by T. B. Bailie
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