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Endurance, An Epic of Polar Adventure

Endurance, An Epic of Polar Adventure

by Frank Worsley  •  Patrick O'Brian (Introduction)

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

First published in 1931, this memoir opens in Shackleton's cabin aboard the Endurance in 1913 and ends with Shackleton's death at South Georgia on January 5, 1922. It's Worsely's modest account high adventure, not only as a key member of the Endurance expedition but also as a combatant in WWI. A valued friend, Worsley also participated on Shackleton's last expedition.  (ANT73, $15.95)


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