Description
Tom Crean ran away from his Kerry home, aged 15, to join the British navy in 1893. He travelled to the Antarctic with the famous explorers, Scott and Shackleton. He explored the unknown, crossed ice fields and wild oceans and courageously saved friends from death.
About the Author
Michael Smith is author of the best-selling biography of Tom Crean, An Unsung Hero. His other books include I Am Just Going Outside, a biography of Captain Oates (2002) and Polar Crusader about Sir James Wordie (2004). He has also written books for children, including Shackleton: The Boss. He contributes to TV and radio and lectures on Polar history. Michael was a business and political journalist with The Guardian and The Observer.
Reviews
'An ideal book for children.'
* Inis *'An exciting story that's all the more powerful for being true.'
* Sunday Tribune *'Fascinating true story of an Irish adventurer.'
* Books Ireland *Book Information
ISBN 9781905172313
Author Michael Smith
Format Paperback
Page Count 122
Imprint The Collins Press
Publisher Gill
Weight(grams) 177g
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 148mm * 11mm