Michael Palin Erebus: The Story of a Ship Paperback Book

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER the remarkable true story of the exploration ship featured in The Terror In the early years of Queen Victorias reign, HMS Erebus undertook two of the most ambitious naval expeditions of all time. On the first, she ventured further south than any human had ever been. On the second, she vanished with her 129strong crew in the wastes of the Canadian Arctic, along with the HMS Terror. Her fate remained a mystery for over 160 years. Then, in 2014, she was found. This is her story. Now available Michael Palins Travel Journals North Korea Journal, Into Iraq, and In Venezuela. Coming soon Michael Palin in NigeriaA BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEKBeyond terrific . . . I didnt want it to end. Bill BrysonIlluminated by flashes of gentle wit . . . Its a fascinating story that [Palin] brings fullbloodedly to life. Guardian This is an incredible book . . . The Erebus story is the Arctic epic weve all been waiting for. Nicholas CraneThoroughly absorbs the reader. . . Carefully researched and wellcrafted, it brings the story of a ship vividly to life. Sunday TimesA great story . . . Told in a very relaxed and sometimes as you might expect very funny Palin style. David Baddiel, Daily MailMagisterial . . . Brings energy, wit and humanity to a story that has never ceased to tantalise people since the 1840s. The Times | Michael Palin Erebus: The Story of a Ship Paperback Book