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An unsung hero

Paperback • 2002 • English • 1. edition

An unsung hero: Tom Crean - antarctic survivor

By Michael Smith

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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 oce...Show more

Biography: adventurers and explorers

Geographical discovery and exploration

Expeditions: popular accounts

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9780747253594

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2002

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English

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1

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An unsung hero

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