In Shackleton's Footsteps
A Return to the Heart of the Antarctic
Formats & editions
- Published: 1 April 2011
- ISBN: 9780753544402
- Imprint: Virgin Digital
- Format: EBook
- Pages: 288
A century after the pioneering Anglo-Irish explorer was forced to turn back just 97 miles from his goal, the modern-day adventurers achieved what he could not
Telegraph
In an era where most of the world is explored and adventurous journeys have become more commonplace, it still takes a certain type of person to walk the 900 miles over 66 days, in Antarctic weather conditions, to fulfil a genetic ambition
Independent
Thrillingly detailed
The Guardian
An honest, gripping and intensely personal account of one man's quest to tackle the coldest, toughest, most desolate journey on earth. Henry is a man moulded in Shackleton's image and courage and spirit oozes from these pages.
Bear Grylls