An Unsung Hero
Tom Crean – Antarctic Survivor
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Narrated by:
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Gerry O'Brien
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By:
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Michael Smith
About this listen
Tom Crean was the farmer’s son from Kerry who sailed on three major expeditions to the unknown Antarctic over a century ago. He served with both Captain Robert Scott and Sir Ernest Shackleton, spent longer on the ice than either and outlived them both.
But Tom Crean returned to Ireland and never spoke about his exploits, taking his incredible story to the grave – until the publication of An Unsung Hero, which unearthed his story and saw him rightfully placed amongst the annals of the great explorers.
©2009 Michael Smith (P)2021 Bolinda PublishingCritic Reviews
"Michael Smith has written a splendid biography." (The Nautical Magazine)
"The epic struggles, heroics and the unbelievable hardships of the voyages are wonderfully told." (The Irish Times)
"Wonderful Kiplingesque yarn about a great Irishman who didn't have to die to become a hero." (Irish Independent)
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- David Richards
- 30-09-2023
Fantastic listen !
I liked every minute of the book. Fantastic log of history of an amazingly strong man
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- David Murphy
- 20-12-2023
Amazing story
An amazing story of adventure and resilience. Tom Crean is an Irish hero worthy of statues and rememberance
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- Pierre Moore
- 25-02-2023
An amazing and adventurous life story
I have admired the character of this man after reading many books about Scott and Shackleton's Antarctic exploits in which he was involved. This audio book adds some detail and color to his life even though he didn't keep a diary himself and was reluctant to discuss his adventures. The book relies on the writings of others on the expeditions and on the later accounts by his family. A highly recommended read and that wonderful portrait of Tom on the cover really says alot.
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- TROY
- 05-10-2023
Legend
It's a fantastic book about a true grafter. Glory for these types of adventures often goes to the “senior pers/the officers” on the task, but there are so many people behind the scenes that assist those “senior pers/the officers” in achieving their goals, and Tom is one of them. He puts the E in Epic.
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