By almost super-human effort he twice rescued companions, earning the undying gratitude of Scott's second in command Teddy Evans. more s and scientists on all three trips. Review 2: Tom Crean joined Scott's first Polar expedition almost by chance, but went on to become a stalwart of three Antarctic expiditions, two with Scott and one with Shackleton.An Able Seaman on his first expedition, Tom Crean won the admiration of his messmates, officer. A slightly dubious chapter that proclaims Scott would have survived if he had chosen Crean aside, this is an excellent book and an impressive addition to the literature of polar exploration. Michael Smith has made the most of the limited resources available, Crean unusually for the period never kept a diary, to write a compelling page-turner that fully gives justice to Annascaul man. Review 1: Crean was an incredible explorer and any book that lists his exploits can scarcely fail but to be impressive.
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