Books like Trapped by the Ice by Michael McCurdy
The book narrates the extraordinary 1914 Shackleton Antarctic expedition, detailing how the Endurance was trapped in a frozen sea for nine months before finally being crushed. It follows Shackleton and his men as they undertake a perilous journey across icy terrain and stormy waters, seeking the nearest inhabited land.
Designed for juvenile readers, the book highlights themes of endurance, teamwork, and human resilience amid extreme Antarctic conditions, drawing from the historic Imperial Trans‑Antarctic Expedition and its legendary leader, Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Travel & Geography/Travel Writing
Authors: Michael McCurdy
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