Endurance : Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing (1999, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherBasic Books
ISBN-10078670621X
ISBN-139780786706211
eBay Product ID (ePID)19038735353

Product Key Features

Edition2
Book TitleEndurance : Shackleton's Incredible Voyage
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicPolar Regions, Adventurers & Explorers
Publication Year1999
FeaturesRevised
IllustratorYes
GenreBiography & Autobiography, History
AuthorAlfred Lansing
FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight8.5 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN00-266320
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal910.4/5
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisThe astonishing saga of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton's survival for over a year on the ice-bound Antarctic seas, as Time magazine put it, "defined heroism." Alfred Lansing's scrupulously researched and brilliantly narrated book -- with over 200,000 copies sold -- has long been acknowledged as the definitive account of the Endurance's fateful trip. To write their authoritative story, Lansing consulted with ten of the surviving members and gained access to diaries and personal accounts by eight others. The resulting book has all the immediacy of a first-hand account, expanded with maps and illustrations especially for this edition., The astonishing saga of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton's survival for over a year on the ice-bound Antarctic seas, as Time magazine put it, defined heroism. Alfred Lansing's scrupulously researched and brilliantly narrated book -- with over 200,000 copies sold -- has long been acknowledged as the definitive account of the Endurance's fateful trip. To write their authoritative story, Lansing consulted with ten of the surviving members and gained access to diaries and personal accounts by eight others. The resulting book has all the immediacy of a first-hand account, expanded with maps and illustrations especially for this edition., The astonishing saga of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton's survival for over a year on the ice-bound Antarctic seas, as Time magazine put it, "defined heroism." Alfred Lansing's scrupulously researched and brilliantly narrated book -- with over 200,000 copies sold -- has long been acknowledged as the definitive account of the Endurance's fateful trip. To write their authoritative story, Lansing consulted with ten of the surviving members and gained access to diaries and personal accounts byeight others. The resulting book has all the immediacy of a first-hand account, expanded with maps and illustrations especially for this edition.
LC Classification NumberG850

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  • Top favourable review

    Such a fantastic non-fiction book!

    After reading this, you'll realize you have nothing to complain about for the rest of your life, ever. You'll also think twice about complaining about being cold.

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  • Top critical review

    Worthwhile read even though I rate it as "3-star."

    The writing is average. It's pretty great how the author compiles the notes and diaries of the crew members. The work that goes into is well worth it. So even though I am not impressed by the writing, the story is good. The effort is there. This book is easily a four star but for the writing, I gave a 3-star. Good read.

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  • Better than I expected

    The book was listed in acceptable condition, but I thought it was good upon reception, so I was quite pleased with that. I haven’t read it yet, but it looks great.

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  • Good read

    If you ever wanted to know first hand how challenging artic exploration was at the turn of the 19th century this book is for you.

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  • Great, real-life adventure story. How the entire group survived such an ordeal is nothing less than a miracle. Great read right up until last page.

    Great, real-life adventure story. How the entire group survived such an ordeal is nothing less than a miracle. Great read right up until last page.

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  • Intriguing story

    Book in excellent condition.

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  • About the book I purchased

    I liked the quick arrival and great quality of the book sent. I haven't stopped reading this book since day one ! Very good story

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  • Shackeltons Incredible Journey describes the book perfectly.

    Exciting story and great history lesson. Such human endurance.

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  • Interesting

    Great book

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  • Classic

    A must read. Has it all not sure why it hasn't been made a movie yet!

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