Wordie's career as both an explorer and academic geologist opened up his participation in Shackleton's epic Endurance expedition of 1914-1916, where he proved one of the most resilient of those stranded in appalling conditions on Elephant Island. He continued to lead arduous expeditions well into his forties, while building his reputation as an academic and mentor. During the Second World War, he was instrumental in safeguarding British strategic interests in the Antarctic territories, and later rose to be President of the Royal Geographical Society and Master of St John's College, Cambridge. He died in 1962. Michael Smith captures all the drama of an extraordinary life lived at the edge and goes a long way to establishing James Wordie in his rightful place in the pantheon of great British explorers.
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About the author
Michael Smith was a political and business journalist for over thirty years with The Guardian, The Observer and The Evening Standard. He has written two other books on polar exploration – An Unsung Hero and I'm Am Just Going Outside.
Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 424 ● ISBN 9780857904911 ● File size 6.2 MB ● Publisher Birlinn ● City London ● Country GB ● Published 2012 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 2572714 ● Copy protection Social DRM
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