e-Book An Unsung Hero : The Remarkable Story of Tom Crean - Antarctic Survivor download

by Michael Smith

ISBN: 0747253595
ISBN13: 978-0747253594
Language: English
Publisher: Headline Book Pub Ltd (August 31, 2002)
Pages: 344
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Tom Crean is certainly an unsung hero of Scott and Shackleton's Antarctic adventures.

Tom Crean is certainly an unsung hero of Scott and Shackleton's Antarctic adventures. It is absolutely incredible to read what they went through during those times. They had a completely different threshold for endurance (pain, patience, cold) than we can come close to today.

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World of Books USA was founded in 2005. Показать все 2 объявления с подержанными товарами. He spent more time in the unexplored Antarctic than Scott or Shackleton, and was one of the few to serve and outlive.

This is the story of the remarkable Tom Crean who ran away to sea aged fifteen and played a memorable role in Antarctic exploration. He spent more time in the unexplored Antarctic than Scott or Shackleton.

The remarkable Tom Crean ran away to sea aged fifteen and spent more time in the unexplored Antarctic than Scott or. .

The remarkable Tom Crean ran away to sea aged fifteen and spent more time in the unexplored Antarctic than Scott or Shackleton, and was one of the few to serve and outlive both. Michael Smith's original biography of this enigmatic figure spawned a Guinness ad, a one-man play that is still touring today and a children's version of the Ice Man which has been chosen as the 'One Book' for literacy groups in Cork and Limerick. Tom's story continues to fascinate people because of his extraordinary feats of survival, his bravery and his dedication to his comrades.

Although this was unfamiliar territory to a man who had spent almost three decades roaming away from his homeland, he was reasonably well equipped for the new life.

Although this was unfamiliar territory to a man who had spent almost three decades roaming away from his homeland, he was reasonably well equipped for the new life ensions – a statutory retirement pension and a special disability pension resulting from his injury at Rosyth. In 1922, the disability pension alone had been increased to £72 a year, which today is worth the equivalent of £2,300. 1 This would supplement any income he might generate from his proposed life in the pub trade.

He was a serial hero. The contrast with the hostile, frozen Antarctic Continent where Crean would carve a remarkable career could hardly be more stark.

AN UNSUNG HERO TOM CREAN – ANTARCTIC SURVIVOR Michael Smith The Collins Press Notes Temperatures used in this book, unless otherwise stated, are in Fahrenheit, the measurement. He was a serial hero. Crean travelled further than most of the explorers traditionally associated with the Heroic Age and few left their mark as indelibly as the Irishman did. Appropriately enough, his name is perpetuated forever on the Antarctic Continent where he achieved his fame.

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Home Michael Smith An Unsung Hero: Tom Crean - Antarctic Survivor. An Unsung Hero: Tom Crean - Antarctic Survivor. He spent more time in the unexplored Antarctic than Scott or Shackleton, and was one of the few to serve and outlive both. An unforgettable story of triumph over unparalleled hardship and deprivation. About the Author: Michael Smith, a former journalist, is an established authority on Polar exploration.

Kerry-born Tom Crean ran away from home as a youth, and joined Scott's Discovery voyage in December 1901, not returning to England until 1904. He went back to the Antarctic with Scott on his fateful attempt on the South Pole, eventually having to bury him. By now one of the most experienced men in this extreme climate, he was invited to join Scott's great rival Shackleton on his Endurance expedition. Once again, he played a leading role, and sailed in the open James Caird across the southern ocean to South Georgia to sound the alarm for the stranded team in the Antarctic. After playing this heroic role in saving the mission, Crean retired to live quietly with his family in Ireland.

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Kesalard

This is a story of heroism and great determination. As you read the story and make comparisons between the preparations and equipment used on those early polar explorations and those used today, you wonder how those hardy men accomplished so much with so little. It makes you realize people from 100 years ago were much more resourceful and determined than people living today. The writing style is more of a history text, not exciting page-turning fiction, but it is not a dull read or difficult. Tom Crean came from a hard working Irish farm family. His work ethic was developed while growing up during hard times in Ireland.

Olwado

I loved reading this book. What an imperturbable man Tom crean was and what a story he could tell if he had been minded to draw attention to his exploits. His rise from an obscure corner of Ireland to accompanying both Scott and Shackleton on their journeys of exploration in such an inhospitable environment showed his true worth. He was the stalwart who volunteered to do whatever would support the group without concentrating on his own safety but on that of the group. No wonder he was held in such high esteem by those who knew him. Several owed their lives to him! I have visited his little pub in anascaul and could imagine this humble man enjoying a simple life with his friends after his days of challenging himself to Herculean almost impossible tasks of physical hardship.

GWEZJ

A good book for the winter time fun great adventures. Great how his the trip to south pole was guided by fear and uncertain outcome. The man who was able to take the trip to Antarctica was able to take care of all of his crew men and made sure to take care of the living expenses and loyal rewards that comes from such adventure. He lives to enjoy raising his family and the going of his friends.

Whiteseeker

I really enjoyed Michael Smith's book for a number of reasons. It is beautifully and discriptively written, exciting and a real page turner. It also contains many wonderful, authentic photos of the time, which help you immerse yourself in this starkly beautiful yet most inhospitable land. His attention to detail is most satisfying, particularly after repeated readings. You will return to this book many times! Through Michael's writing you really can feel the hardships these brave men faced, including their wild successes and heartbreaking tragedies. Perhaps most of all though, the tales from this fine book, I find, help you to realised our capacities, as humans, to face overwhelming odds with courage and dignity and to overcome them. Very inspirational stuff.

Querlaca

Tom Crean was a product of his time. A hard man for hard times. This is a very good read and gets into the whole scene of exploration from the planning phase to fruition.
I am a big fan of Crean, Frank wild and the other unsung heroes that walked the walk when it took everything you had.

Leniga

After reading about Ernest Shackleton and his incredible experiences it became obvious I needed to follow with reading about the man who was with him in most of his adventures: Thomas Crean. This is a good read about Tom Crean's heroic life. Every bit as dynamic and interesting as Shackleton.

Ballagar

Tremendous read. I felt their pain of dehydration and starvation not to mention the severe climate. I might have lasted 5 minutes in them conditions. Tom Crean was a uniquely special man. I vacationed in Kerry and Dingle and stayed in Anniscaul. Thanks for the gripping history and powerful descriptions of the explorers and terrain and lastly the deplorable living conditions.

Probably the most amazing adventure story I have read. About a man with such strength of character, and body that not even the worst weather and physical hardship could daunt or even dent his spirit. Also an interesting look at the great age of Antarctic exploration from a different point of view - not just the exploits of the leaders and/or the expedition as a whole, but a much more personal story.

For some our parents or grandparents will have told us of their excitement and interest at the time of these expeditions. For the young, what an inspiring story of adventure - and real-life too!