"Shackleton's Last Voyage: The Story of the Quest" by Frank Wild is a recounting of Sir Ernest Shackleton's final journey to the Antarctic aboard the ship "Quest" after World War I. The book begins by explaining Shackleton's post-war goal to perform scientific research in the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic regions. We discover how Shackleton worked to assemble a skilled crew and equip the "Quest" for their expedition, while showing the difficulties he faced trying to find funding and resources after the war. The book introduces the main members of the group and describes their careful preparation before they sail off, highlighting the dedication and determination shared by Shackleton and his crew.
Shackleton's Last Voyage: The Story of the Quest
By Frank Wild
After the aftermath of war, a legendary explorer sets sail with a determined crew to the Antarctic, chasing scientific discovery and honoring a lifelong dream, but obstacles and difficulties arise.
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About the AuthorJohn Robert Francis Wild was an English sailor and explorer. He participated in five expeditions to Antarctica during the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, for which he was awarded the Polar Medal with four bars, one of only two men to be so honoured, the other being Ernest Joyce.
John Robert Francis Wild was an English sailor and explorer. He participated in five expeditions to Antarctica during the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, for which he was awarded the Polar Medal with four bars, one of only two men to be so honoured, the other being Ernest Joyce.
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