The author interviewed survivors of the ill-fated 1914 expedition to Antarctica and also used some of their diaries as his source material. After serving more than five years in the Navy, he enrolled at Northwestern University, where he studied journalism. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Two Antarctic patrol ships of the British Royal Navy have been named Endurance in honour of Shackleton's ship. Part ripping yarn, part social psychology experiment, part metaphor for graduate school -- this is the most IN-CREDIBLE book that I've ever read. Well that’s some claim and it’s something I knew I'd have to look into sooner or later. Endurance tells the story of Shackleton and his crew and their Arctic expedition. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. The description really paints a true picture of the hellacious conditions that they continued to face time and time again. Not this time. Lansing is a master for the description of those explorers hardships, desire to follow Shacketon' orders. He sold the rights to the motion pictures and still … Shackleton and a crew of 27 (plus one stowaway) first headed to the Weddell Sea on the ship Endurance. This is an amazing account of Shackleton's journey that went into intricate details about the twists and turns every step of the way for this small group of brave explorers. There are always some details that make the story just a little less dramatic than in the made-for-TV movie. Endurance by Alfred Lansing is an astonishing true story of how a group of twenty-eight men survived in the Antarctic for two years, thanks primarily to one man’s leadership, attitude, and perseverance. This was exciting! (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/143999.South), Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery, Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage (May 26-Jun 25, 2019), Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing (October/November 2019), New African American Histories and Biographies to Read Now. I've been to Ireland & even the island of Inishmore but haven't made it t. Tom Crean was indeed an amazing character in terms of Antarctic exploration. This is quite the tale, what a crazy adventure! Item Information. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. I wanted to learn a little about this expedition after seeing a play in which Ernest Shackleton was a character. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 10, 2020. Alfred Lansing as a native of Chicago. I've read my share of leadership texts over the years – an occupational necessity for a while – and a name I came across more than one was Ernest Shackleton. Nominee, 2008 … Shackleton and at least four of his crew members published accounts of the voyage upon returning home, and there's been a steady flow of literature since. (It was actually a strange little musical, and not particularly good, but it managed to pique my interest.). After serving more than five years in the Navy, he enrolled at North Western University, Illinois and majored in journalism. Until 1949 he edited a weekly newspaper in Illinois. He edited a weekly newspaper between 1946 and 1949, before joining the United Press and becoming a freelance writer in 1952. Enjoy - "“For scientific discovery give me Scott; for speed and efficiency of travel give me Amundsen; but when disaster strikes and all hope is gone, get down on your knees and pray for Shackleton.” Sir Raymond Priestly, Antarctic Explorer and Geologist. This is a very detailed (true) story about men trying to survive in a very hostile environment in c. 1915. this looks interesting.. History lovers, true story enthusiasts, fans of exploration. Please try again. Is it more then just we climbed the mountain because it was there? New & Unread! Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “We are not makers of history. oh my god i feel like i haven't written a review in ages. Their ship was trapped by pack ice short of their destination and eventually crushed. It blows my mind to think of what these men went through and how they survived being stuck in Antarctica for years. Vocabulary from the book Endurance By: Alfred Lansing. Summary In 1914, Ernest Shackleton led an expedition in an attempt to become the first to cross Antarctica on foot. Once they were far enough north that the ice thinned somewhat, they were forced to journey in lifeboats they'd dragged off the ship. “He promised to write a book later about the trip. While reading this novel, I never ceased to feel amazed at the courage of the group of men who undertook a voyage into most unfriendly regions on our planet more than 100 years ago, and who dared to dare. Great read and really hard to put down because even though you think you know what's going to happen, you still have to find out how. Through all of this, Shackleton has never lost a man. What a page turner. I rarely re-read books, but this was such a gripping, true-life adventure, and well told, that I have read it three times in the last fifteen years. I rarely re-read books, but this was such a gripping, true-life adventure, and well told, that I have read it three times in the last fifteen years. Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage. This is being advertised as a story of "leadership" and "heroism" when it's more like the opposite. What an incredible story! But Endurance isn't just a tale of misery, it is a vivid description of their journey, the dangers they faced, and the obstacles they overcame. I think it is due for another re-read! Grann suggested Endurance as a worthy read. I'm sorry. It is utterly gripping, intricately and expertly written keeping you hooked on every word of every page. Welcome back. The real reasons for people doing the unfathomable are almost always impossible to explain in. Truly incredible. Whilst researching the book, Lansing spoke with ten of the expedition's surviving members and was granted access to the journals and personal diaries of eight others in order to get a … Lansing’s research & grasp of the situation in which these men found themselves in conjunction with his writing style has put this book at the top of my all time favorites! There's a problem loading this menu right now. This is because of the constant distress and horrible conditions the crew experienced for such a long time. Superb, gripping account of an incredible journey, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 16, 2017. I recommend this audiobook too because the narrator work was superb. Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2017. Condition:--not specified. A REMARKABLE TALE OF SURVIVAL, SUPERBLY TOLD. Forced to abandon ship, the men were trapped on ice floes for months while they drifted north. Anyone 12 or older will be blown away by this true story & this writer! YouTubers name is Thoughty2. I obtained this book via one of Amazon's second-hand sellers and was so pleased with the price and condition of the book, which arrived very promptly indeed. I recommend this book to add to the collection of those books that give us the knowledge of what it takes to conquer a goal. After serving more than five years in the Navy, he enrolled at Northwestern University, where he studied journalism. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. After six terrible days, they made it to uninhabited Elephant Island; from there Shackleton and five other men set off in an open 22-foot boat on an incredible 800-mile voyage across the notoriously tempestuous Drake Passage to South Georgia Island, where they hiked across the island’s mountain range to reach a whaling camp. Read the world’s #1 book summary of Endurance by Alfred Lansing here. Tom Crean was indeed an amazing character in terms of Antarctic exploration. No Interest if paid in full in 6 mo on $99+Opens in a new window or tab* No Interest if paid in full in 6 months on $99+. Lansing is best known for his book Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage, the account of the failed Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew to the South Pole in 1914. Alfred Lansing (1921-1975) was a native of Chicago. Thrilling and exciting!! Unable to add item to List. The “Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage” is an absolutely amazing story, totally engrossing and extremely well written. One of the best novels based on a true story that talks about "Endurance" in harsh situations. Always cold. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Alfred Cheetham, who shipped aboard as third officer, was Crean's opposite in appearance. caution as to danger or risk; good judgement in the use of resources. 10/5 ⭐️'s: An exciting, epic battle of survival; Stoicism to the nth degree. Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2018. Lansing simultaneously creates this hero image around Shackleton, and as a historian I know this is easy to do when one is being somewhat subjective with selecting what to include, but Lansing manages to create a very raw and real feel to Shackleton as a person and a leader. it's amazing that anyone survived this ordeal let alone all of them. Stark and full of detail, the reader almost gets to feel the cold, hunger and pain the crew experienced while trying to survive Antarctica and return to civilization. I am almost unable to express my feelings about this amazing and unbelievable story. Brilliant from start to finish - absolutely worth every penny and a book you'll read and re-read over the years. According to the author of the introduction to my edition of Endurance (Nathaniel Philbrick), Shackleton's account was ghost-written and is full of mo. We are made by history.” So, this January, as we celebrate Martin Luther King... To see what your friends thought of this book, The famous Mallory quote you're referencing was a joke. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage. I'm in the midst of a hugely enjoyable 'read lots of books about polar exploration' marathon - and having 'done' Scott, moved on to Shackleton. But Endurance isn't just a tale of misery, it is a vivid description of their journey, the dangers they faced, and the obstacles they overcame. ", "Grit in the face of seemingly insurmountable adversity. Over the years we have learned how to provide students with cheap prices on high quality books and fast shipping. Until 1949 he edited a weekly newspaper in Illinois, later joined the United Press, and eventually became a freelance writer. It's a well documented and exciting story with a bit of a history lesson that really held my interest. What adds to the appeal of the book is the wonderful color throughout - details of how the men made life bearable during this unbea. Though they had failed dismally even to come close to the expedition's original objective, they knew now that somehow they had done much, much more than ever they set out to do.” This book really put into perspective what a challenge truly is. An absolute page turner and the fact this book has never been out of print says it all about its lasting legacy. Download Endurance by Alfred Lansing ePub novel free. 49 likes. But Endurance isn't just a tale of misery, it is a vivid description of their journey, the dangers they faced, and the obstacles they overcame. There aren't many true-life tales that live up to the hype. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Alfred Lansing's book, written in 1958 from interviews and journals of the survivors, is now back in print. It blows my mind to think of what these men went through and how they survived being stuck in Antarctica for years. Sadly, many creatures and peaceful animals paid the price for mans survival. According to the author of the introduction to my edition of Endurance (Nathaniel Philbrick), Shackleton's account was ghost-written and is full of more flowery Edwardian language than survival skill and leadership on display here. Lansing's style doesn't go in for wild hyperbole as he doesn't need to - the meticulous research, multiple sources of information and the simple facts of the story of the crew of the endurance tell a gripping tale. 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