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Antarctic Destinies: Scott, Shackleton, and the Changing Face of Heroism (Hambledon Continuum)

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Author: Stephanie Barczewski
Publisher: Hambledon Continuum
Category: Book

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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

2 reviews
Sales Rank: 318971

Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 390
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 6.5 x 1.7

ISBN: 1847251927
Dewey Decimal Number: 919.8904092241
EAN: 9781847251923
ASIN: 1847251927

Publication Date: December 15, 2007
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Condition: new and unused

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars

An even-handed account of Scott v Shackleton June 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This is the most well balanced, even-handed and in depth analysis of Scott v Shackleton that I've read so far. It's very well researched, covering ground were the so-called Antarctic historians have dismally failed to tread. It's very well written and the reader is almost certainly guaranteed to`re-think' or`re-assess' their own prejudices in relation to Scott and Shackleton.

You don't have to be a Scott or Shackleton devotee to enjoy this book, I loaned it to a friend of mine whilst he was in hospital for a few days and he claims he could not put it down - though he'd never heard of Shackleton prior to reading the book. Recommended.

5 out of 5 stars

Thoughtful debunking of two legendery polar leaders March 7, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Barczewski has provided a compelling and thoughful dissection of these two well known polar expedition leaders, and examines their public reputations - both then and now. She has an easy style and her work, well-researched and referenced, prompts the reader to reconsider both his own and society's values and prejudices. Highly recommended.