There are two books I have come accross which cover the Aurora expidition to lay the supplies for the second half of Shackleton's Trans-Antartic expedition. They are "Mawsons Will" and "Shackletons Forgotten Men". Can anyone recommend which one is the best told story, i.e. the best read as distince from which has the most, or more precise detail.
For example, I read Apsley Cherry-Garrard's book and found it very hard going. I like the level of Michael Smiths treatment of Crean, Oats and Crozier.
Can anyone reccomend one of the above books over the other on the Aurora. Thanks.
For example, I read Apsley Cherry-Garrard's book and found it very hard going. I like the level of Michael Smiths treatment of Crean, Oats and Crozier.
Can anyone reccomend one of the above books over the other on the Aurora. Thanks.