The astounding and inspiring true story behind the forthcoming Wolfgang Petersen film of the same name. First published in 1931, "Endurance" is the full account of a doomed expedition to the Antarctic and the incredible rescue that followed. 20 illustrations.
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The astounding and inspiring true story behind the forthcoming Wolfgang Petersen film of the same name. First published in 1931, "Endurance" is the full account of a doomed expedition to the Antarctic and the incredible rescue that followed. 20 illustrations.
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Good. Stains on outside cover/inside the book. Cover/Case has some rubbing and edgewear. Access codes, CD's, slipcovers and other accessories may not be included.
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Acceptable. Hardcover The item is fairly worn but still readable. Signs of wear include aesthetic issues such as scratches, worn covers, damaged binding. The item may have identifying markings on it or show other signs of previous use. May have page creases, creased spine, bent cover or markings inside. Packed with care, shipped promptly.
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Very Good. Size: 7x5x0; Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Shelf wear. Tears to jacket. Clean, unmarked pages. The Endurance Expedition was a British mission to cross the Antarctic on foot in 1914-17. Launched in August 1914, the expedition became one of the most famous survival stories of all time after the expedition's ship, Endurance, became stranded and then sank during the voyage to the Antarctic. The Endurance's crew became stranded on the remote Elephant Island and were only rescued over four months later, in August 1916, after expedition leader Sir Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) left to seek help. The miraculous survival of the Endurance expedition crew earned Shackleton worldwide fame though his goal to cross the Antarctic on foot was never achieved. The location of the sunken ship Endurance was lost for 107 years until being rediscovered on March 5, 2022.
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Fine in Fine jacket. Book. Signed. Former Owner Signature With a preface by Patrick O'Brian, The engrossing true account by the ship's captain, of the fate of the HMS Endurance which sank into Antarctica's Weddell sea during the ill-fated 1914-16 expedition led by famed British polar explorer Ernest Shackleton. Has much information on Shackleton and his leadership and personality, the hazards and hardships faced by the crew, the climatic conditions, the unique circumstances of Antarctica and its waterways, much more. Re-issue of the 1931 edition. Hardcover with price-clipped dust jacket, contains map, illustrations, indexed, 310pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Size: 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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I loved this book because it tells the story from a more personal angle. The writing seems so fresh: you feel like you are right there with the expedition members, sharing in the sufferings and the joys. IIn my opinion it is by far the best book written on the subject.
urchin
Feb 26, 2009
Powerful & gripping; survival against the odds
This is one of the most amazing true stories ever told, and rates highly within the group of books written about the Endurance expedition. Worsley's style differs from Shakleton's, and this book focuses more on the environment and physical journey and less on the individual characters involved.
That men could survive such an ordeal is mind blowing to us pampered, coddled people of today who find it hard to deal with minor setbacks in life. The story is inspiring and I can't recommend it highly enough.
