Drawing upon previously unavailable sources, caroline alexander gives us a riveting account of shackletons expeditionone of historys greatest epics of survival. Melding superb research and the extraordinary expedition photography of frank hurley, the endurance by caroline alexander is a stunning work of history, adventure, and art which chronicles one of the greatest epics of survival in the annals of exploration. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 416 pages and is available in paperback format. Caroline alexander is an author with three videos in the cspan video library. In august 1914, days before the outbreak of the first world war, the renowned explorer ernest.
In 2015, she published a new and critically acclaimed translation of homers iliad, the first published english translation of a homeric epic by a woman. In august 1914, days before the outbreak of the first world war, the renowned explorer ernest shackleton and a crew of. Shackletons legendary antarctic expedition by alexander, caroline and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. She is also the author of four previous books, and was the curator of an exhibition on the shackleton expedition that toured the usa to great acclaim. The best inspirational books every man should read the manual. Shackleton aficionados seeking a companion piece to alfred lansings classic endurance will find great satisfaction in caroline alexander s book, the endurance. The endurance by caroline alexander seller books express published 20000201 condition good isbn 9781565114180 item price. Shackletons legendary antarctic expedition paperback. Listen free to endurance by caroline alexander with a free. May 25, 2000 listen free to endurance audiobook by caroline alexander with a 30 day free trial. In august 1914, renowned explorer ernest shackleton and a crew of twentyseven set sail for the south atlantic in pursuit of the last unclaimed prize in the history of exploration.
The accompanying book, the endurance shackletons legendary antarctic expedition by caroline alexander alfred a. None really captures all the vividness and resilience of caroline alexander s, the endurance. The endurance by caroline alexander is a non fiction book about an explorer sir ernest shackleton and his crew as they try to become the first explorers to cross antarctica on foot. Book description from the back cover in august 1914, days before the outbreak of the first world war, the renowned explorer ernest shackleton and a crew of twentyseven set sail for the south atlantic in pursuit of the last unclaimed prize in the history of exploration. Shackletons legendary expedition, an exhibition that opened at the american museum of national history. Caroline alexander has written a superb, wellresearched and absolutely gripping account of the journey and the subsequent epic survival of all the men against. Books by caroline alexander author of the endurance. I read caroline alexanders the endurance, an account of the legendary 19141916 expedition. Nov 15, 2017 caroline alexander is a professional writer who has contributed to many of the world s most prestigious magazines. Endurance, caroline alexander, michael tezla, martin ruben, historyworld, history, highbridge company, 6. Chippys last expedition, the journal of the endurances. Listen free to endurance audiobook by caroline alexander with a 30 day free trial. Ive read a number of books about the legendary ernest shackelton, same story but written in different styles. Shackletons legendary antarctic expedition by caroline alexander book 45 editions published between 1998 and 2020 in 6 languages and held by 3,182 worldcat member libraries worldwide.
The endurance, shackletons legendary antarctic expedition by. Book summary the endurance thrillingly recounts one of the last great adventures in the heroic age of explora tionperhaps the greatest of them all. Shackletons legendary journey to antarctica by caroline alexander. The book chronicles the refuse to quit on even one man efforts of shackleton, who struggled against unimaginable hardships in the most inhospitable place on. Ernest shackleton and the endurance expedition, the voyage of. Shackletons legendary expedition, an exhibition at the american museum of natural history. Setting sail as world war i broke out in europe, the imperial transantarctic expedition, led by renowned polar explorer. She writes with conviction and deep compassion for the heroic men involved and coming towards the end of the book i deliberately slowed down so as to delay finishing it. Ive read a number of books about the legendary ernest shackelton, same. The endurance is being published in association with the american museum of natural history, which in march 1999 will open an exhibit, curated by alexander, chronicling shackletons voyage.
She is the author of the bestselling the endurance, and the bounty, and other works of literary nonfiction, such as the way to xanadu and the war that killed achilles. Nov 24, 2015 caroline alexander is the author of the international bestsellers the endurance and the bounty and, more recently, the war that killed achilles. In august 1914, days before the outbreak of the first world war, the. Caroline alexander has written for the new yorker, granta, conde nast traveler, smithsonian, outside, and national geographic and is the author of several books. Shackletons legendary antarctic expedition by caroline alexander overview in august 1914, days before the outbreak of the first world war, the renowned explorer ernest shackleton and a crew of twentyseven set sail for the south atlantic in pursuit of the last unclaimed prize in the history of exploration. The endurance by caroline alexander audio book simply. Shackletons legendary antarctic expedition, tells the real expedition of survival to antarctica that shackleton and his crew had to live after his ship was swallowed by the ice. He and his men had travelled to the south to claim one of the last remaining prizes in exploration, the crossing.
It was july, midwinter in antarctica, and the darkness of the long polar night had been upon them for many weeks. Caroline alexander has written for the new yorker, granta, conde nast traveler, smithsonian, outside, and national geographic, and is the author of four previous books. In 2015, she published a new and critically acclaimed translation of homers iliad alexander is writer and producer of critically acclaimed and top grossing. Shackletons legendary antarctic expedition 9780375404030 by alexander, caroline and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Endurance shackletons legendary antarctic expedition. Caroline alexander s most popular book is the iliad.
Shackleton blended malt scotch whiskythe spirit supplied to the 1907 british antarctic expedition. Listen to the endurance by caroline alexander,michael tezla,martin ruben with a free trial. It is a thrilling story full of adventures in which as a pandoras box, comes to the surface every human emotion, in this case even hope. Shackleton had been intent on an ambitious mission. In august 1914, renowned explorer ernest shackleton and a crew of 27 set sail for the south atlantic in pursuit of the last unclaimed prize in.
Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Buy the endurance shackletons legendary antarctic expedition new edition by caroline alexander, frank hurley isbn. And she presents the astonishing work of frank hurley, the australian photographer whose visual record of the adventure has never before been published comprehensively. Shackletons legendary antarctic expedition by caroline alexander book. Shackletons legendary expedition, an exhibition that will open at the american museum of natural history in march 1999. The main characters of this history, non fiction story are ernest shackleton.
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Caroline alexander has written a superb, wellresearched. Book summary the bestselling author of the endurance reveals the startling truth behind the legend of the hms bounty. Shackletons legendary antarctic expedition 9780375404030. Sir ernest shackleton was one of the most known polar explorers of his day. The endurance was a sensational bestseller when it came out more than 20 years ago, and for good reason. Setting sail as world war i broke out in europe, the imperial transantarctic. Ernest shackleton and the endurance expedition, the voyage. May 25, 2000 caroline alexander has written for the new yorker, granta, conde nast traveler, smithsonian, outside, and national geographic, and is the author of four other books. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Caroline alexander was born in florida to british parents and has lived in europe, africa, and the caribbean. Simply brit shipped with premium postal service within 24 hours from the uk with impressive delivery time. The saga of the endurance and her crewshackletons antarctic fiasco turned heroic melodramais discovered anew through the expeditions previously unpublished photos and alexander s the way to xanadu, 1994, etc.
The first edition of the novel was published in 1919, and was written by ernest shackleton. The endurance, written by caroline alexander thoroughly details one of the most impressive feats a human has ever done. The captain of the ship, frank worsley, would remember the day vividly ever afterward. Shackletons legendary antarctic expedition by caroline alexander online at alibris. Caroline alexander has 18 books on goodreads with 74652 ratings. Caroline alexander s version is far and away the best of the lot.
Drawing upon previously unavailable sources, caroline alexander gives us a riveting account of shackletons expedition. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet and ios and android devices. The heroic age was coming to a close when sir ernest shackleton took off in pursuit of one of explorations last prizes. Shackletons legendary antarctic expedition by caroline alexander. About the author 1998 caroline alexander has written for the new yorker, granta, conde nast traveler, smithsonian, outside, and national geographic, and is the author of four previous books. Melding superb research and the extraordinary expedition photography of frank hurley, the endurance by caroline alexander is a stunning work of history, adventure, and art which chronicles one of the. This book is about the abortive transantarctic expedition led by ernest shackleton between 191416. Shackletons legendary antarctic expedition by caroline alexander pdf ebook epub kindle book media rising 16 2020 21. Dec 16, 2019 read caroline alexander s book the endurance. Eighty miles short of their destination, ernest shackleton and his crew of 27 were trapped on their ship, endurance, in the. As caroline alexander argues in this meticulously researched and smoothly readable revisionist history, the central part of the bounty legend that william bligh was a tyrannical captain and fletcher christian a heroic rebel simply is not true. The 1907 expedition isnt the one described in alexander s book, of course.
Setting sail as world war i broke out in europe, the imperial transantarctic expedition, led by renowned polar explorer sir ernest. Shackleton and his crew of 27 set out to sea on his boat endurance on august 8th, 1914. Drawing upon previously unavailable sources, caroline alexander gives us a riveting account of shackletons expedition one of historys greatest epics of. Nov 03, 1998 caroline alexander has written for the new yorker, granta, conde nast traveler, smithsonian, outside, and national geographic, and is the author of four previous books. The best inspirational books every man should read the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In august 1914, days before the outbreak of the first world war, the renowned explorer ernest shackleton and a crew of twentyseven set sail for the south atlantic in pursuit of the last unclaimed prize in the history of exploration. She studied philosophy and theology at oxford as a rhodes scholar and has a doctorate in classics from columbia university. Caroline alexander was born in florida of british parents and has lived in. Shackletons legenda ry expedition, an exhibition that will open at the american museum of natural history in march 1999.
Their ship, endurance, was trapped at latitude 74 degrees south, deep in the frozen waters of antarcticas weddell sea. Caroline alexander because there was no chance that anyone would ever find them there, shackleton took the desperate measure of picking five men and trying to sail one of the 22foot lifeboats to south georgia, which meant traveling 800 miles across the most formidable ocean on earth, in winter. Drawing upon previously unavailable sources, caroline alexander gives us a riveting account of shackletons. I read caroline alexander s the endurance, an account of the legendary 19141916 expedition accomplished by ernest shackleton and his men, while sampling a gift id received. More than two centuries have passed since masters mate fletcher christian mutinied against lieutenant bligh on a small, armed transport vessel called bounty. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Following lansing by 39 years and the expedition itself by 84, alexander elaborates further on the crews personalities, interactions, and. Book overview this description may be from another edition of this product. Shackletons legendary antarctic expedition by alexander, caroline abebooks. The endurance by caroline alexander seller books express published 20000201 condition new isbn 9781565114180 item price.
Caroline alexander is a british author, classicist and filmmaker. The endurance shackletons legendary antarctic expedition. The endurance shackletons legendary antarctic expedition by caroline alexander. An extraordinary recreation of the terrible beauty of antarctica, the awful destruction of the ship, and the crews heroic daily struggle for survival, the endurance thrillingly describes one of the last great adventures in. Theres lots of books written on the subject of shackletons extraordinary journey to the antarctic.
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