Tom Crean - An Illustrated Life: Unsung Hero of the Scott & Shackleton Expeditions [Hardcover]

Michael Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 10, 2007 | ISBN-10: 1905172184 | ISBN-13: 978-1905172184

A pictorial biography of Tom Crean, a great Irish hero of Antarctic exploration.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A remarkable book about a remarkable man. Sunday Tribune Michael Smith has written a splendid biography. The Nautical Magazine Epic struggles, heroics and unbelievable hardships are wonderfully told. The Irish Times A must for anyone interested in polar exploration. County Examiner Wonderful... about a great Irishman who didn't have to die to become a hero. Irish Independent"

About the Author

Michael Smith wrote 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 for children, Tom Crean - The Iceman and Shackleton - The Boss. A contributor to TV and radio, he lectures frequently on Polar history.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 200 pages
• Publisher: Collins Pr (April 10, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1905172184
• ISBN-13: 978-1905172184
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 9.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,444,244 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Irish hero of Antarctic exploration, April 14, 2007

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This review is from: Tom Crean - An Illustrated Life: Unsung Hero of the Scott & Shackleton Expeditions (Hardcover)

Tom Crean was an Irish hero of Antarctic exploration: one of only three men who returned alive from Scott's trek to the South Pole, and who saved one of his fellow survivors. A few years later he made another rescue attempt when with Ernest Shackleton. His adventures are captured in a visual biography that includes many photos from his expeditions and early life, making this a fine recommendation for general-interest libraries specializing in Irish biography as well as true-life stories of exploration and adventure.

Diane C. Donovan

California Bookwatch

4.0 out of 5 stars A good follow on to the original, August 25, 2011

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This review is from: Tom Crean - An Illustrated Life: Unsung Hero of the Scott & Shackleton Expeditions (Paperback)

We stayed in the town of Anascaul a few years ago and enjoyed a pint or two at the South Pole Inn. Got Michael Smith's original book and enjoyed it very much. Straightforward, and informative writing.

Based on 10 additional years of opportunity to learn more - particularly from sources that emerged after publishing the first book - this book provides a physically shorter, but more comprehensive narrative. A key term is 'illustrated' as the many photos now included add depth and scope to the story.

If you enjoyed the original, this will also be satisfying. If you are unfamiliar, this book is a great starting point (and you may well learn more than you ever thought asking about).