The Crossing of Antarctica: Original Photographs from the Epic Journey That Fulfilled Shackleton's Dream

The Crossing of Antarctica

Original Photographs from the Epic Journey That Fulfilled Shackleton's Dream

2014 • 239 pages

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Published in 2014, this book was to commemorate the centenary of Shackleton's Endurance expedition, which was to complete the crossing of Antarctica. This was first completed by Bunny Fuchs, in 19657/58, with assistance from Sir Ed Hillary's team laying supply depots.
The book has multiple contributors, including many who participated, and those who knew them well.
It is also contains some of the most fantastic photographs from the journey.
One of the more interesting contributions was from Peter Fuchs (Bunny's son), who wrote: “Though the world's press whipping up a frenzy about a supposed ‘race', the two leaders were proud of each others achievements.” P29
I read this shortly after Hillary's own book about his journey - No Latitude for Error

3.5 stars, rounded up for the excellent photography.

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