Reviews (4)
Heartbreaking and Inspiring
In all the other books I've read about Shackleton's adventures, there have been little more than passing references to the men entrusted with laying the provisions that would have sustained Shackleton's party for the second half of their intended journey across the ice. Completely cut off from the world, abandoned on the ice, those brave men struggled more than a year in horrific conditions to lay the depots that would have been the salvation of Shackleton's party. Daily, they weighed their lives against those of their comrades for whom they were preparing and the harshness of reality against the bond of their word. With enough background and history to provide clear understanding of the parties and resources involved, the book offers a suprisingly detailed look into the lives and hearts of these valient men. I found their courage inspiring and their devotion to each other and their mission moving. Informative and touching, this book is a must read!
forgotten is right, hero's ALL
Shackelton, Scott, Amundsen.......the hero's,but they were three of many exception people So, not taking anything away from the exceptional leaders, there exists, always, the silent, the foundations, the building blocks etc. This documents some of these seriously courageous men. OK different era, a job etc etc.....they were still there, some died, some lived, serious men....remember them
Heartbreaking and Inspiring
In all the other books I've read about Shackleton's adventures, there have been little more than passing references to the men entrusted with laying the provisions that would have sustained Shackleton's party for the second half of their intended journey across the ice. Completely cut off from the world, abandoned on the ice, those brave men struggled more than a year in horrific conditions to lay the depots that would have been the salvation of Shackleton's party. Daily, they weighed their lives against those of their comrades for whom they were preparing and the harshness of reality against the bond of their word. With enough background and history to provide clear understanding of the parties and resources involved, the book offers a suprisingly detailed look into the lives and hearts of these valient men. I found their courage inspiring and their devotion to each other and their mission moving. Informative and touching, this book is a must read!
forgotten is right, hero's ALL
Shackelton, Scott, Amundsen.......the hero's,but they were three of many exception people So, not taking anything away from the exceptional leaders, there exists, always, the silent, the foundations, the building blocks etc. This documents some of these seriously courageous men. OK different era, a job etc etc.....they were still there, some died, some lived, serious men....remember them
