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South!: The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition, 1914-1917 Paperback – April 4, 2017
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- Print length358 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateApril 4, 2017
- Dimensions6 x 0.81 x 9 inches
- ISBN-101544666926
- ISBN-13978-1544666921
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- Publisher : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (April 4, 2017)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 358 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1544666926
- ISBN-13 : 978-1544666921
- Item Weight : 1.06 pounds
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.81 x 9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #7,760,637 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #2,615,607 in Literature & Fiction (Books)
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Customers find the story compelling and engaging. They describe the book as a well-written account of the Antarctic survival story that is an excellent companion to "Endurance". Readers praise the resourceful leadership and determination of the men in the story.
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Customers find the story gripping and inspiring. They describe it as a concise account of the harrowing experience of a group of common men who portrayed heroic behavior. The book is described as a gripping account of survival, and one of the greatest Antarctic survival stories in history.
"A very well written account of the greatest Antarctic survival story in history...." Read more
"...I actually thought it was a better story of this unbelievable expedition." Read more
"A concise recollection of the harrowing experience of a group of common men who portrayed heroic behavior in the most unfathomable situation...." Read more
"...Shows the courage and integrity of a man who would not let any man in his expedition be left behind. He lead every part of the expedition and rescue...." Read more
Customers find the book readable and well-written. They describe it as an excellent read and a companion to "Endurance".
"A very well written account of the greatest Antarctic survival story in history...." Read more
"For anyone interested in early arctic exploration this is an excellent read and Shackleton's journal's..." Read more
"...the first hand account of one who was actually there this book by Shackleton is wonderful." Read more
"...Very well written by the famous Shackelton, it's required reading even now by those who venture to the ice." Read more
Customers appreciate the book's resourcefulness. They find the story of determination, loyalty, and intelligence engaging.
"...Sir Ernest Shackleton was an intelligent, resourceful leader of men who through a series of incredibly unfortunate events, followed by equally..." Read more
"...survived speaks to the triumph of wise and benevolent leadership, a resourceful, understanding, and compliant crew, and of course a tiny bit of luck...." Read more
"Fascinating story of determination, resourcefulness, loyalty. Reads like a novel. Couldn't put it down, especially as we are on our way to Antartica!" Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2019A very well written account of the greatest Antarctic survival story in history. Sir Ernest Shackleton was an intelligent, resourceful leader of men who through a series of incredibly unfortunate events, followed by equally incredibly fortunate events, brought all 28 stranded members of his 1914-1917 expedition to cross the Antarctic continent safety home. His 800 Nm voyage, with 5 other crewmen, across the southern ocean in a 21' long open cutter to reach civilization at the whaling station in South Georgia Island is perhaps the most heralded rescue voyage ever attempted.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2016Excellent book, especially for the time it was written in. The reason that I took off a star was because the last part of the book after South Georgia is difficult to read which is about the other part of the expedition which did succeed. Endurance by Alfred Lansing details the extreme hardship that Shackleton and his men went through. I actually thought it was a better story of this unbelievable expedition.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2017A concise recollection of the harrowing experience of a group of common men who portrayed heroic behavior in the most unfathomable situation. This part of the globe was totally unknown to humanity at the time but these men undertook the challenge of discovery. It is hard to imagine anyone in today's age doing anything so daring. What is left? The whole globe is mapped by satellite, man has walked on the moon. These brave men were true heroes who managed to survive unthinkable hardships. Let's not forget just how helpless we all are without the technology available to us today.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2016This is a real lesson in history that I forgot from my high school days. Shows the courage and integrity of a man who would not let any man in his expedition be left behind. He lead every part of the expedition and rescue. In hind sight we can all say they should have done things differently but this is how we found out what to do and what not to do. They accomplished a lot of scientific and geographic work even if they did not reach their destination.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2019Hard to read all the details of the explorers struggles repeatedly, but do not know of any other way author could explain it. Not an enjoyable book to read, but a good reference to understanding the Antarctica continent.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2016For anyone interested in early arctic exploration this is an excellent read and Shackleton's journal's
account is confirmed independently by many of those men who accompanied him or were involved
in the later rescues. There is nothing to compare their bravery and thirst for knowledge to today, even
our space exploration is controlled by technology and not the astronauts, not to lightly pass on
their bravery but the arctic explorers were true men as attested to in their writings and wonderful
photographs that are so wonderfully portrayed in South.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2016The first hand story of an amazing survival story based on Shackleton's memory and journals (his and others). I actually found it helpful to read both this book and the one by Alfred Lansing - "Endurance:Shackleton's Incredible Voyage" to get a complete picture. Lansing includes much more detail from the other participants' journals as well as personal interviews with some of the survivors. But, to get the first hand account of one who was actually there this book by Shackleton is wonderful.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2017Another great story of human perseverence. I enjoyed it and found it interesting to plot the many Lat Long co-ordinates given in the story on a globe to get a feel for the distances involved.
But then again any Shackleton trek is great.
Top reviews from other countries
- Fernando CapuanoReviewed in Brazil on July 25, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars The greatest leadership lesson!
Shackelton's expedition is the greatest leadership lesson of all times. A must read specially in difficult pandemic times. Keep a entire crew united and with high morale in so difficult situation is a true heroic act.
- F G HOBReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars Heroics, informative, a MUST read.
One of the best books I've ever read. Bought the Kindle version. This is the catalogue of events for heroic treks and survival across Antarctica. Men, dogs, mutual support across both human and dog teams; amazing endurance by ships in the ice, etc., etc. A must read.
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Vicente V.Reviewed in Brazil on October 14, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars A grande aventura!
Uma obra histórica. A história contada por quem vivenciou e liderou a aventura. Emocionante!
- baileybridgerReviewed in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2017
4.0 out of 5 stars A Highly Detailed Personal Account
A really interesting account and insight into the lives and experiences of these brave and enduring men. Some may find the initial few chapters tedious , eg. The ships movement back and forth in the ice but it does demonstrate just how much and for how long these men and dogs endured.
- eric sandelandsReviewed in the United Kingdom on January 21, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars A tale of real courage
A matter of fact account of something truly inspirational.