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An Unsung Hero: Tom Crean, Antarctic Survivor
 
 

An Unsung Hero: Tom Crean, Antarctic Survivor (Paperback)

by Michael Smith (Author)
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  • 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: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 211,680 in Books (See Bestsellers 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

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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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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb biography of forgotten Antartic hero, 12 Mar 2003
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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!

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Introduction to Antarctic Exploration, 2 Aug 2003
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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.
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read - Not for the faint hearted, 27 Nov 2001
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How did they survive? This book is a must for all who love the wild side of exploring and adventure. Not only did Tom Crean go to the antartic once, he went three times and each time was more dangerous and exciting than the previous. Michael Smith recounts the travels of one amazing Irish man who survived three expeditions to the Antartic and who almost single handedly saved the lives of many fellow explorers on more than one occasion. A book impossible to put down once the first page is read and one which will leave an everlasting impression.
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I fell in love with Tom Crean shortly into the book. The book makes you realise how tragic it is that his heroism has only come to light in the last few years. Read more
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