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Alfred Lansing (1921-1975) was a native of Chicago. After serving more than five years in the Navy, he enrolled at Northwestern University, where he studied journalism. Until 1949 he edited a weekly newspaper in Illinois, later joined the United Press, and eventually became a freelance writer. Endurance, his first book, was published in 1959.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Jess Hayes
on May 2, 2014
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Within the genre of real life adventure books, Endurance is definitely a stand out. I am lucky to have a brother who regularly reads about explorers and wilderness adventures and recommends to me only the best of the best. Other must-reads in the genre are The Long Walk (though that turns out to be most likely fiction so I no longer recommend it), Into the Wild, and Arctic Adventure: My Life in the Frozen North. Endurance tells the true story of Ernest Shakleton and his crew's ill-fated and legendary expedition to Antarctica. It was likely one of history's best outcomes for what was essentially a disaster.
At the time of launching, Shakleton's expedition was history's most extensively planned exploratory trip to Antarctic, complete with a photographer, scientists, carpenters and engineers (a crew of 27 in total). Shakleton's goal was to transverse and study Antarctic. When they set off in 1914, this expedition was the pride of the United Kingdom. Shakleton was the toast of the town for his bravery and expertise. For his bravery he is still toasted, but his polar expertise proved to be lacking. The ship he guided was no match for the South Pole's crushing cold and ice. Soon after arriving, the Endurance was stuck in ice, absolutely unable to move. The crew salvaged what it could and was forced to make do with dwindling supplies and provisions, eventually eating some of their beloved dogs.
I won't dampen your reading pleasure by giving away too much of the unfolding events, but through a combination of amazing resourcefulness, outstanding leadership, and ultimately incredible luck on the part of Shakleton, the whole crew survived without a single life lost.Read more ›
At the time of launching, Shakleton's expedition was history's most extensively planned exploratory trip to Antarctic, complete with a photographer, scientists, carpenters and engineers (a crew of 27 in total). Shakleton's goal was to transverse and study Antarctic. When they set off in 1914, this expedition was the pride of the United Kingdom. Shakleton was the toast of the town for his bravery and expertise. For his bravery he is still toasted, but his polar expertise proved to be lacking. The ship he guided was no match for the South Pole's crushing cold and ice. Soon after arriving, the Endurance was stuck in ice, absolutely unable to move. The crew salvaged what it could and was forced to make do with dwindling supplies and provisions, eventually eating some of their beloved dogs.
I won't dampen your reading pleasure by giving away too much of the unfolding events, but through a combination of amazing resourcefulness, outstanding leadership, and ultimately incredible luck on the part of Shakleton, the whole crew survived without a single life lost.Read more ›
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Connie
on April 26, 2014
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The greatest adventure story of all time. Simply amazing. Purchase the hardcover 100th anniversary edition, that was just published.
The actual photographs of the Endurance stuck in the ice are worth the price of the new edition. I have read this book several times over
the years and it never fails to excite.
The actual photographs of the Endurance stuck in the ice are worth the price of the new edition. I have read this book several times over
the years and it never fails to excite.
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on August 25, 2014
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This book was absolutely incredible. I read quite a bit, and as I told people, this was in my top 2-3 books I have ever read. It really makes you think how bad things could actually be when you think about it. Shackleton and crew were extremely determined and brave for even attempting to make it to Anartica, and then they were going to walk across it. Obviously they became one of the many ships that failed to make it, but the story that takes place after their ship is trashed is unbelievable.
I could not put this book down, and I think I read it in 2-3 days including having to go to work in between. They became the first people to do pretty much everything that they had to do to survive. The story is written very well, and I just thought it was an amazing book. I have since purchased "In the Kingdom of Ice" by Hampton Sides which is about the exploration to the North Pole 30 years before this. I look forward to read it it as well.
I could not put this book down, and I think I read it in 2-3 days including having to go to work in between. They became the first people to do pretty much everything that they had to do to survive. The story is written very well, and I just thought it was an amazing book. I have since purchased "In the Kingdom of Ice" by Hampton Sides which is about the exploration to the North Pole 30 years before this. I look forward to read it it as well.
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Mary Sue Hoover
on June 21, 2014
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While it is a story I have long known, it was in a somewhat abstract way. I got this book for my husband & I ended up reading it almost in one sitting! It was very well written & the characters seemed to come to life for me.
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on July 6, 2014
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Lansing's writing was worthy of the story he told. I didn't want to put it down.
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on October 11, 2014
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Superb telling of a scarcely believable true story of mankind's ability to endure. The writing style is reserved while carefully ratcheting up the tension as the journey becomes one of constant anxiety while the men battle boredom, great discomfort and a growing fear as to their survival. I personally would have liked a bit more insight in to Shackleton's mind and leadership qualities but that is for other accounts of the journey. Literally ""unputdownable".
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on September 11, 2014
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I enjoyed reading this nonfiction novel I had a hard time putting down my Kindle Fire!! So I wouldn't wake up my wife who fell asleep I decreased the brightness, so I could continue reading! Lansing should have written more nonfiction novels, because he's very gifted in maintaining the reader's attention! My son said he saw a documentary about Endurance, so that's on my To Do List. This would make an outstanding motion picture!!
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on July 7, 2014
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One of the best books i've ever read.
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