{"title":"Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into the remarkable world of exploration and endurance with works centred around Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton. As one of the foremost figures in the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, Shackleton's endeavours have captivated adventurers and readers alike for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShackleton's most renowned book, \u003cem\u003eSouth!\u003c\/em\u003e, provides a riveting first-hand account of his harrowing expedition on the Endurance. Stranded in the ice-bound wilderness of Antarctica, Shackleton and his crew faced near-impossible odds. His leadership and resilience turned what could have been disaster into an epic story of survival and team spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection under the Travel \u0026amp; Adventure category invites you to embark on a journey through treacherous terrains and explore Shackleton's indomitable spirit. Whether you're an avid adventurer or a history enthusiast, these enthralling tales of courage and determination offer a window into the challenging and awe-inspiring world of Antarctic exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"south-by-sir-ernest-henry-shackleton-9781909612617","title":"South!","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErnest Shackleton sailed to the South Pole as the First World War broke out in Europe, intent on making the first ever trans-Antarctic crossing. \u003cem\u003eSouth!\u003c\/em\u003e is Shackleton's first-hand account of the epic expedition, which he described as the last great journey on earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the journey, their ship, the Endurance, became trapped by ice and was crushed, forcing the men to survive in and escape from one of the world's most hostile environments. With no hope of rescue, Shackleton and four others set sail in a small open boat on a 600-mile crossing to South Georgia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipwrecked on the uninhabited side of the island, they were forced into making the first ever winter crossing of the island, all the time threatened by brutal cold and hunger. \u003cem\u003eSouth!\u003c\/em\u003e made Shackleton's name as an explorer. The dramatic story, one of the most astonishing feats of Polar escapology, remains as enthralling now as when it was first published in 1919.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStanfords Travel Classics feature some of the finest historical travel writing in the English language, with authors hailing from both sides of the Atlantic. Every title has been reset in a contemporary typeface to create a series that every lover of fine travel literature will want to collect and keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46402505212140,"sku":"9781909612617","price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24966243482867.jpg?v=1745769165"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sir-ernest-henry-shackleton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}