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Ernest Shackleton
by George Plimpton
ISBN: 0789493152
ISBN-13: 9780789493156
Format: Hardcover
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Dk Pub
Published date: 2003
Edition: 1th edition
Size: 7.75 x 9.75 inches
Weight: 1.42 pounds
Pages: 160
Publisher's Notes
Writer and media personality George Plimpton not only tells Shackleton's story, but recounts his own recent adventure following Shackleton's footsteps through the bleak, beautiful seas, and islands at the bottom of the world. A groundbreaking series of illustrated biographies, A & E Biographies combines the smart, concise approach of the hugely popular A&E Biography television series with the illuminating visual approach of DK Publishing to present the lives of history's most colorful figures.Television's longest running, single-topic documentary series Biography on A&E Network is not only one of the most successful shows - it is one of the most popular. Biography has profiled more than 900 people in its fifteen years.
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Ernest Shackleton (A&E Biography) (Qty: 2)
George Plimpton
DK ADULT, 2003-04-14. 1st. Hardcover. Like New. May be shiny, in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, no damage to binding, may have a remainder mark. ( more information) Offered by BEST BARGAIN BOOKS WHOLESALER, INC. (United States)
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George Plimpton
DK ADULT. Used - Good. Ex-library. Published: 2003. Hardcover.1st. Dust jacket: Acceptable. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Good condition, showing modest signs of wear. EX-LIBRARY with typical library markings, attachments and wear. ( more information) Offered by Experienced Books LLC (United States)
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George Plimpton
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George Plimpton
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George Plimpton
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Ernest Shackleton (A&E Biography)
George Plimpton; Editor-Sean Moore
DK ADULT, 2003-04-14. Hardcover. New remainder copy. NO black remainder mark. Any wear is very minor. This book is full of photographs. ( more information) Offered by Quality Music and Books (United States)
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Ernest Shackleton (A&E Biography)
Plimpton, George; Sean Moore (Editor)
DK ADULT, 2003. Hardcover. New/New. 9.57 x 7.4 x 0.67. "Crisp Tight Clean copy ! 160 pages. . ISBN: 0789493152. ( more information) Offered by BookScene (United States)
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Ernest Shackleton (A & E Biography)
Plimpton, George and Sean Moore
DK Adult. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 2003. Hardcover. 0789493152 . Printed boards and dust jacket. DJ has small cut at bottom edge and some rubbing. Price on DJ is $23.00 ; 7.5 x 9.6 inches; 160 pages; From dust jacket: "Every one of his Antartic expeditions ended in failure. His life "off the ice" was a series of get-rich-quick schemes. And yet the name of Sir Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) remains a byword for charismatic leadership, raw courage, and endurance in the face of overwhelming odds." . ( more information) Offered by Roses Are Read Books (United States)
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Ernest Shackleton (A & E Biography)
Plimpton, George and Sean Moore
DK Adult. As New in As New dust jacket. 2003. Hardcover. 0789493152 . Printed boards and dust jacket. DJ has some rubbing. Price on DJ is $23.00; 7.5 x 9.6 inches; 160 pages; From dust jacket: "Every one of his Antartic expeditions ended in failure. His life "off the ice" was a series of get-rich-quick schemes. And yet the name of Sir Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) remains a byword for charismatic leadership, raw courage, and endurance in the face of overwhelming odds." . ( more information) Offered by Roses Are Read Books (United States)
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Ernest Shackleton: Biography
Plimpton, George
NY:: DK Publishing,, 2003. First American Edition. HC. A fine unused copy in a fine dustjacket. ( more information) Offered by Books Again, Inc. (United States)
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ernest shackleton
plimpton, george
Hard Cover. Dorling Kindersley 2003. A&E Biography series. All books in VG or better condition. ( more information) Offered by Sixth Chamber Used Books (United States)
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Ernest Shackleton (A and E Biographies )
Plimpton, George
New York, NY, U.S.A.: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated, 2003 First American Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. ( more information) Offered by SeaOceanBooks.com (United States)
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Ernest Shackleton
Plimpton, George
N.Y.: Dk Pub, 2003 pp.160. The author tells Shackleton's story and recounts his own recent adventures following his footsteps. The Biography series from A & E television networks and DK Publishing. clean tight copy. First American Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by The Travelwell Resource Center (Canada)
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Plimpton, George
DK ADULT. Hardcover. 0789493152 New with very slight shelf wear from time on shelf (like you'd see at a major chain). We ship daily, provide personalized customer service and want you to have a great experience purchasing from us. Thank you for your consideration. . New. ( more information) Offered by BennettBooksLtd (United States)
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