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Heart of the Hero
Kari Herbert
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Description for Heart of the Hero
Paperback. A compelling insight into the lives of the great polar explorers, through the eyes of the women who inspired them - this is the story of seven remarkable women. Drawing on her own experience as an explorer's daughter, and using extracts from journals and letters, the author blends accounts of longing, betrayal and hope with tales of adventure. Num Pages: 318 pages, 24 photos and images. BIC Classification: 1MTN; BGH; WTLP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 24. Weight in Grams: 454.
Heart of the Hero' gives a compelling insight into the lives of some of the world’s most famous explorers, through the eyes of the women who inspired them to achieve great things. Author Kari Herbert explores the unpredictable, often heartbreaking stories of seven remarkable women who were indispensable companions, intrepid travellers and sometimes even the driving force behind our best-loved polar heroes, such as Scott and Shackleton. Drawing on her own unique experience as the daughter of a pioneering polar explorer, and using extracts from previously unpublished historic journals and letters, Herbert blends deeply personal accounts of longing, betrayal and ... Read more
Heart of the Hero' gives a compelling insight into the lives of some of the world’s most famous explorers, through the eyes of the women who inspired them to achieve great things. Author Kari Herbert explores the unpredictable, often heartbreaking stories of seven remarkable women who were indispensable companions, intrepid travellers and sometimes even the driving force behind our best-loved polar heroes, such as Scott and Shackleton. Drawing on her own unique experience as the daughter of a pioneering polar explorer, and using extracts from previously unpublished historic journals and letters, Herbert blends deeply personal accounts of longing, betrayal and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Saraband
Number of pages
318
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
318
Place of Publication
Glasgow, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781908643216
SKU
V9781908643216
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-71
About Kari Herbert
Kari Herbert is the author of the bestselling, multi-translated memoir The Explorer’s Daughter, an account of her early life in a remote Inuit community in Greenland with her mother and father, the renowned explorer Sir Wally Herbert. The founding director of Polarworld and a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, she is a seasoned traveller, a popular public speaker and ... Read more
Reviews for Heart of the Hero
“A fascinating and hugely enjoyable book which makes a valuable contribution to polar literature”
Sir Ranulph Fiennes. "Refreshing and absorbing... remarkable stories" “A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the true heart of these polar heroes” “This highly enjoyable book is an important addition to polar and exploration history” “Writes with the insight of someone who has the ... Read more
Sir Ranulph Fiennes. "Refreshing and absorbing... remarkable stories" “A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the true heart of these polar heroes” “This highly enjoyable book is an important addition to polar and exploration history” “Writes with the insight of someone who has the ... Read more