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Discover the exhilarating true story of Ernest Shackleton's legendary Antarctic expeditionTold through the words of the world's greatest living explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes - one of the only men to understand his experience first-hand . . .'For anyone with a passion for polar exploration, this is a must read' NEW YORK TIMES'THE definitive book on Shackleton and no one could have done it better . . . an authentic account by one of the few men who truly knows what it's like to challenge Antarctica' LORRAINE KELLY

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The authoritative and illuminating biography of T E Lawrence the man who inspired the iconic film Lawrence of Arabia from The World s Greatest Living Explorer Ranulph Fiennes Thomas Edward Lawrence first set foot on the hot sands of Arabia in 1909 By 1918 there was a 20 000 price on his head His journey to this point has long been legend From his first postings as archaeologist liaison and map officer to fighting alongside guerrilla forces during the Arab Revolt Journeying more than 300 miles through blistering heat to capture Aqaba to his involvement in peace conferences that decided the future of the Middle East Lawrence gave over his life the Middle East and its people A legend in his own lifetime Lawrence s epic story has always been ripe for the retelling but Ranulph Fiennes is no ordinary biographer Having led Arab troops into battle on the Arabian peninsula in a war fought only fifty years later Fiennes too discovered the wonders of these far flung lands and the people who live there and is one of very few who can claim a true insight into the kind of life that Lawrence lived bold and adventurous to the end With detailed access to records and an in depth knowledge Lawrence of Arabia is at long last a true and full account of thi

Discover the authoritative illuminating biography of T E Lawrence the man who inspired the iconic film Lawrence of Arabia from The World s Greatest Living Explorer Ranulph Fiennes An excellent guide to a colourful life for readers who enjoy tales of adventure in the desert sands Daily Telegraph Corking rip roaring crisply written full of extraordinary characters An immaculate retelling of this cracking story Daily Mail Thomas Edward Lawrence first set foot on the hot sands of Arabia in 1909 By 1918 there was a 20 000 price on his head How did this fresh faced archaeologist liaison and map officer end up fighting alongside guerrilla forces during the Arab Revolt How did a slight man journey more than 300 miles through blistering heat to capture Aqaba And how did an unhappy outsider take a pivotal role in peace conferences to decide the future of the Middle East Explorer Ranulph Fiennes tells the extraordinary story of how Lawrence gave over his life fully to this land and its peoples while making enemies of those who sought to subjugate it Gripping Rattles along like an enthralling Boys Own adventure Irish Independent Fiennes own experiences certainly allow him to write vividly and with empathy Sunday Times Elegant subtle symp

Discover the story Ernest Shackleton's legendary Antarctic expedition through the words of the world's greatest living explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes - one of the only men to understand his experience first-hand . . .'THE definitive book on my hero Shackleton and no one could have done it better. "The Boss" would have heartily approved of such an authentic account by one of the few men who truly knows what it's like to challenge Antarctica' LORRAINE KELLYTo write about Hell, it helps if you have been there. _________In 1915, Sir Ernest Shackleton's attempt to traverse the Antarctic was cut short when his ship, Endurance, became trapped in ice.What followed became legend. Throughout the long, dark Antarctic winter, Shackleton fights for his life and the lives of his men - enduring freezing temperatures, a perilous lifeboat journey through the ice-strewn sea, and a punishing march across the South Georgia glaciers to seek the one slim chance they have of rescue. Their survival would become history's most enthralling adventure.No previous biographer has experienced even a tiny taste of the polar hell on earth endured by Shackleton and his men. That cannot be said of Sir Ranulph Fiennes, who has been described as 'our greatest living explorer'. From Shackleton's pursuit of adventure as a young merchant seaman, through his rivalry with Captain Scott, to the two remarkable expeditions to Antarctica that revealed his unrivalled leadership and courage, Fiennes brings the story vividly to life in a book that is part celebration, part vindication and all adventure.

Sir Ranulph Fiennes es la persona más idónea para redactar una nueva versión de la biografía del Capitán Scott. Por primera vez, oímos la historia de Scott contada por alguien que ha experimentado el mismo sacrificio, la misma tension y el mismo dolor que sufrio Scott. Esta no es solo la biografia mas completa del explorador, escrita con la colaboracion plena de sus herederos, sino que tambien relata la tergiversacion de las hazañas de Scott y los ataques contra su reputacion.Con el mismo vigor y estilo que tanto han contribuido a la popularidad de los demas libros de Fiennes, Capitan Scott es el apasionante relato de un hombre extraordinario. · La verdadera historia del capitan Scott, quien junto a sus hombres camino durante tres meses y medio arrastrando su trineo por el inhospito territorio de la Antartida.· Sin duda, la mejor biografia del Capitan Scott.

No início do século XX, Shackleton viajou quatro vezes à Antártida. Embora as missões tenham fracassado em seus objetivos, o navegador se tornou uma lenda, graças à sua impressionante habilidade como