Shackleton
By Endurance We Conquer
(Author) Michael SmithIn 1922 a journalist commented on British tenacity to General Bruce, leader of the British Everest Expedition. Bruce replied with a single word: 'Shackleton'. Ernest Shackleton is one of history's great explorers, an extraordinary Edwardian character who pioneered the path to the South Pole and became a leading figure in Antarctic discovery. His incredible adventures on four expeditions to the Antarctic have captivated generations. A restless adventurer from an Irish background, he joined the Empire's last great endeavour of exploration to reach the South Pole with Scott on the Discovery expedition. A clash with Scott led to Shackleton being ordered home and a bitter feud. This comprehensive biography brings a fresh perspective to the heroic age of Polar exploration dominated by Shackleton's complex, compelling and enduringly fascinating story.
Michael Smith
Michael Smith was a Canadian biochemist known for his groundbreaking research on site-directed mutagenesis, which earned him the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1993. His precise and methodical approach to scientific inquiry revolutionized the field of genetics and paved the way for advancements in biotechnology.
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