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Arctic & Antarctica - An Unsung Hero: Tom Crean: Antarctic Survivor - 20th anniversary illustrated edition

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Book Synopsis: Tom Crean was the indestructible farmer's son from Kerry who sailed on three major expeditions to the unknown Antarctic over a century ago. He was among the few men who served with both Captain Robert Scott and Sir Ernest Shackleton. He spent longer on the ice than either and outlived them both. Everest conqueror Sir Edmund Hillary said 'he was a great man of immense strength and endurance and afraid of very little'.Crean was among the last to see Scott alive a few miles from the Pole in 1912. His astonishing 56km trek to save the life of Lt Evans is the finest act of individual heroism in the history of exploration. He returned to the ice months later to bury Scott. Crean was at the heart of historic events on Shackleton's epic Endurance expedition, which featured the 1,200km open boat journey and the desperate march across the mountains and glaciers of South Georgia to rescue marooned comrades.But Tom Crean returned to Ireland during the War of Independence and would never speak about his exploits, taking his incredible story to the grave – until publication of An Unsung Hero, the biography that unearthed his story and saw him rightfully placed among the annals of the great explorers. This newly illustrated edition of the bestselling classic is a must for anyone with a taste for adventure.

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Discover the remarkable story of Tom Crean, the legendary Antarctic survivor, in the 20th anniversary illustrated edition of "An Unsung Hero". Join this unsung hero, who hailed from a small farming town in Kerry, as he embarks on three daring expeditions to the unknown Antarctic. Sail alongside Crean as he serves alongside the famous Captain Robert Scott and Sir Ernest Shackleton, outliving them both. With his immense strength, endurance, and fearlessness, Crean becomes an enduring symbol of resilience.

Witness the extraordinary journey of Crean, who was among the last to see Scott alive a few miles from the Pole in 1912. Marvel at his awe-inspiring 56km trek to save the life of Lt Evans, which stands as the epitome of individual heroism in the history of exploration. Experience the heart-pounding moments of Shackleton's Endurance expedition, where Crean plays a pivotal role in the 1,200km open boat journey and the treacherous march across mountains and glaciers to rescue stranded comrades.

Despite his incredible exploits, Crean's story remained buried until the release of "An Unsung Hero". This biography finally shed light on his remarkable adventures and cemented his place among the greatest explorers of all time. Now, with this new illustrated edition, you can uncover the thrilling details of Crean's extraordinary life. Whether you're a history enthusiast or an adventure seeker, this book is a must-have for your collection.

Step into the shoes of Tom Crean and let his captivating story ignite your imagination. Don't miss out on this incredible adventure - grab your copy now and join the ranks of those inspired by the indomitable spirit of an unsung hero.

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