Cold heart : The story of Chippy McNish Port Glasgow's Polar explorer
2025
Books, Manuscripts
This graphic novel tells the story of Henry 'Chippy' McNish from Port Glasgow who was the carpenter on Sir Ernest Shackleton's Antarctic Expedition of 1914-17.His work helped ensure the survival of the crew when disaster struck. But he was one of only four men not to receive the polar medal for his efforts. Many believe that Chippy was treated unfairly and deserves more recognition.
Main title:
Cold heart : The story of Chippy McNish Port Glasgow's Polar explorer / by St. Stephen's High School & Robin Henley.
Imprint:
Greenock : Magic Torch Comics , 2025.
Collation:
30 pages : illustrations (black and white and colour) ; 30 cm.
Notes:
The comic adaptation was developed by pupils of Saint Stephen's High School Port Glasgow, including; Adam, Eilidh, Eimar, Ethan, George, Hollie, Jake, Josh, Jude, Justin, Kerr, Meaghan, Nathan, Ollie, Owen, Tyler and Willow.Excerpts from 'Diary of H. McNish Carpenter' sourced from National Library of Australia, original transcription by Shane Murphy.
Dewey class:
TG
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
4354986