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An Unsung Hero
- Tom Crean – Antarctic Survivor
- Narrated by: Gerry O'Brien
- Length: 11 hrs and 56 mins
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Summary
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.
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"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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- sonvagun
- 09-10-21
A Great Book about an Exceptional Man!
A Great Book about an Exceptional Man! not only is this a great book about Tom Crean, it's a great book about Polar Exploration! It delves into the life's and times of both Scott and Shackleton!
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- Kevin Hayes
- 12-01-22
Excellent, a must for anyone with an interest in Antarctic history.
Brilliant account of a great man’s life and great account of Scott’s and Shackleton’s expeditions.
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- Steve Webb
- 06-09-24
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A moving, awe inspiring story. Tom Cream, a humble brave and most fascinating stalwart
Captivating and well read, thank you. A great listen!
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- Moshe Cohen
- 04-01-22
what a life, what a story!
the famous expeditions of Scott and Shackleton told from Tom Crean's perspective.
His early life, running away to join the navy. Many unfamiliar heroics of saving many fellow travellers lives told here and the measure of the man is unveiled. beautifully told and narrated.
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- Stackasaurus
- 12-11-22
Incredible
Loved every minute of the story. Made me very proud to be Irish, to share a nationality with the great man
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- kirk masterson
- 13-05-23
Brilliantly written story of a real Irish hero
Thoroughly enjoyed this story of Tom cream could not recommend highly enough for any one with an interest in history
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- peter
- 16-09-24
Tom Creen the giant shoulders others sat upon.
One big story in three episodes. I camped in Norway in the Winter and experienced minus 50 temps, but not for years, under the conditions described in this book. BZ !
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- Mustafa Berkane
- 24-12-22
Inspirational figure from beginning to the end.
A very inspirational person and on par with great explorers like Shakelton, Scott and Amundsen. The characteristics of Tom Creen are superior and with great humility. A very good book that definitely is worth listening to besides the Endurance, which is also a great book told from Shakelton perspective.
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- Jane G.
- 06-09-23
Fantastic
Loved every word of this book the hardships they endured are difficult to imagine, and Tom what a Man listened to it once went back to the beginning and listened to it again.
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- Jimmy(8s)Jazz
- 03-11-21
Tom Crean: An Unsung Hero
Yeah More than likely One of Ireland's greatest All Time Hero and this book does do Him that justice. I read this book on release, 20 years ago before making the mistake of loaning it to someone (& never getting it back). Recently decided to download and listen to it on Audible and yeah it still lives up to the first time round, read. If you want to hear of "What Tough Irish" is then......
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