Table of Contents

Introduction dreaming of adventure journey to the ice where no man stood before return to the ice the longest march march or die a famous man trapped! crushed marooned a boat ride to hell tears and fears the greatest journey ever a tough choice crossing south georgia saved! a last voyage to the ice Ernest Shackleton - A Timeline Useful Information Further Reading Index

About the Author

Michael Smith is author of the best-selling biography of Tom Crean, An Unsung Hero. His other books include I Am Just Going Outside, a biography of Captain Oates (2002) and Polar Crusader about Sir James Wordie (2004). He has also written books for children, including Tom Crean -The Ice Man. He contributes to TV and radio and lectures on Polar history. Michael was a business and political journalist with The Guardian and The Observer.

Reviews

'Inspiring story of courage and perseverance'
*Sunday Independent *

'A must-have for all school libraries'
*Inis*

'For true-life adventure not many can match The Boss'
*Sunday Tribune*

'Gripping, very tense and exciting'
*Irish Examiner *

'If you see this book you should get it'
*Evening Echo *