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Michael Smith is a best-selling author and authority on Polar exploration He has written eight books, including An Unsung Hero (2000). He has appeared in numerous TV/radio documentaries and lectured extensively at venues such as Buckingham Palace, Royal Geographical Society and National Museum of Ireland. Before becoming a full-time writer Michael was a business and political journalist with The Guardian and The Observer. He lives in East Sussex.
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"Fascinating assessment." * Library Journal * "Fascinating exploration of the man behind the myth." * Kirkus Reviews * "Landmark new biography treatment [ - ] impressively researched tome." * Backpacker Magazine * 'Polar explorer Shackleton has finally received the literary treatment his legendary life deserves.' * Booklist * "There are so many instances of derring-do on his four expeditions to the Antarctic that it's hard to comprehend how he achieved all he did without any of the technological support we now take for granted. And all on a diet of penguin, biscuits and fish." * Irish Independent * "The book, written in a brisk, unfussy style, captures the duality of the man and is propelled by his burning sense of adventure." * Irish Examiner * "It is a classic story, and Smith tells it with passion and commitment." * The Spectator * "Included in The Best Biographies of 2014." * The Guardian * "Calm, even-handed appraisal." * Scottish Review of Books * "Fascinating." * The Bookseller * "As a buccaneering Edwardian adventurer, as hapless in his private life as he was dynamic in his public exploits, he is rescued by Smith's genial study as a flawed, enduring inspiration." * The Times * "Mr Smith brings his own considerable scholarship in the field to the story." * Wall Street Journal * "Free-flowing writing style and below-decks perspective make the book an easy and enjoyable read." * Irish Mountain Log * "Perfect to peruse at the fireside, Smith's mammoth work will prove fascinating to even the most earthbound home bird." * Belfast Newsletter * "Rich volume, written in a passionate, engaging style that makes it a compelling read." * The Irish Times *
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