Shackleton"s adventures in the Antarctic have thrilled generations. Michael Smith, an authority on Polar exploration, has written an account of his exploits especially for children. This inspiring story of Shackleton, whose men called him `The Boss", involved four expeditions to Antarctica between 1901 and 1922. His incredible adventures included a breathtaking march to within a few miles of the South Pole and the amazing saga of hardship and survival on the famous Endurance expedition.