Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Writer and media personality George Plimpton not only tells Shackleton's story, but recounts his own recent adventure following Shackleton's footsteps through the bleak, beautiful seas, and islands at the bottom of the world.
About the Author
In a multifaceted career spanning nearly a half-century, George Plimpton has made his mark as a cofounder of The Paris Review, a critic, essayist, humorist, novelist, and biographer.