Ice Man: The Remarkable Adventures of Antarctic Explorer to - Couverture souple

Smith, Michael

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1903464447 ISBN 13 : 9781903464441

Editeur : The Collins Press, 2003

Synopsis

Tom Crean was no ordinary man and his chilling adventures in the Antarctic raise real goosebumps in this stirring story of survival in extraordinary conditions. He saved comrades from drowning in frozen waters and rescued others from freezing snow, whilst following his leaders - Captain Scott and Ernest Shackleton, the famous Polar explores. Written by Crean's biographer who wrote the best selling An Unsung Hero, The Ice Man is a boy's own story of courage, strength and determination guaranteed to thrill any young reader.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Incredible children's story of danger, heroism, endurance and survival based on best-selling biography At the bottom of the world stands a dark mountain towering above the snow and ice of Antarctica. It is Mount Crean, a permanent memorial to Irishman Tom Crean. His amazing adventures in this most hostile region are among the greatest tales of hardship and survival. Antarctica is not for ordinary people but Tom was no ordinary man. His exploits began when he was fifteen, ran away from home and lied about his age to join the British navy. His next step into the unknown took him to the frozen wilderness where he spent more time than the famous Scott or Shackleton - and lived longer! Going to the Antarctic 100 years ago was like going to Jupiter or Mars today. Explorers were cut off from civilization for two to three years, no radio or telephone contact, 1000s of miles from the nearest outpost. Temperatures plunged way below zero, winds roared to 200 mph. It was a struggle to survive. But Tom was the iron man who overcame all the odds to travel on three Polar expeditions. He explored the unknown, crossed ice fields and wild oceans, courageously saved his friends from death and lived to tell the tale. Tom was an exceptional man for exceptional circumstances. Sir Edmund Hilary, the first person to climb Everest, said: His courage, his determination, his loyalty to his leaders and team impressed me. He was a great man.

Biographie de l'auteur

Michael Smith gave up his career as a leading business and political journalist to write the bestselling biography, An Unsung Hero – Tom Crean, Antarctic Explorer. He has a life-long interest in Polar exploration and has also written I am Just Going Outside – Captain Oates, Antarctic Tragedy. This is his first book for children.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: The Collins Press
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1903464447
• ISBN 13: 9781903464441
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible