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Blake A. Hoena’s illustrated account brings to life Ernest Shackleton’s ambitious but ultimately unsuccessful attempt to cross Antarctica during the 1914–1917 Imperial Trans‑Antarctic Expedition. Presented in graphic‑novel format, the book follows the crew’s struggle against extreme weather, polar winds, and the loss of their ship, the Endurance, offering an accessible and engaging narrative for young readers interested in exploration history.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Blake A. Hoena
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