We are delighted to present this commemorative edition to the indianapolis community. In endurance, the definitive account of ernest shackletons fateful trip, alfred lansing brilliantly narrates the harrowing and miraculous voyage that has defined heroism for the modern age. We had reached the naked soul of man, he famously summed up, with only. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Shackletons incredible voyage to the antarctic new ed by alfred lansing isbn. Shackletons incredible voyage anniversary edition by alfred lansing author visit amazons alfred lansing page. Alfred lansing was an american journalist and writer, best known for his 1957 classic, endurance born in chicago on july 21, 1921, lansing served the u. Dec 07, 2017 another noted inspiration is the book after which kelly named his own, and which he carries with him on multiple voyages to the international space station. Shackletons incredible voyage by alfred lansing first published. Endurance book hennepin county library bibliocommons. He dictated the book to a new zealand journalist, edward saunders, but its a rousing read nonetheless. Shackletons incredible voyage alfred lansing, nathaniel philbrick on. In 1960, lansing received both the christopher award and the secondary education boards book award for endurance.
Description from book ofthemonth club news clifton fadiman. Until 1949 he edited a weekly newspaper in illinois. This summary of endurance by alfred lansing then is more based on the lessons i lead from the book. Shackletons incredible voyage ebook written by alfred lansing. Alfred lansings scrupulously researched and brilliantly narrated book with over 200,000 copies sold has long been acknowledged as the definitive account of the endurances fateful trip. Lansing describes how the men survived a 1,000mile voyage in an open boat across the stormiest ocean on the globe and an overland trek through forbidding glaciers and mountains.
Alfred lansings scrupulously researched and brilliantly narrated book has long been acknowledged as the definitive. Shackletons incredible voyage is a whiteknuckle account of this astounding odyssey. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. Shackletons incredible voyage, first published in 1959, described the ordeal that shackleton and his men endured aboard the ship and quickly became a bestseller. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides for challenging works of literature. That said, it wouldnt really matter how well the book was written, the story itself is compelling.
Ernest shackleton defined heroism in 1915 when his ship, the endurance, was trapped in ice and then destroyed on its way to antarctica. In august 1914, polar explorer ernest shackleton boarded the endurance and set sail for antarctica, where he planned to cross the. Shackletons incredible voyage hardcover june, 1994. Report repeated from the january 1st, 1959 bulletin, as follows. Jan 07, 2018 endurance audiobook by alfred lansing. Shackletons incredible voyage by alfred lansing plot summary in 1914 sir ernest shackleton leads twentyseven men on the imperial transantarctic expedition.
It shows ernest shackletons perceptive leadership styles in dealing. Exemplifying this years theme of exploration and discovery, endruance takes us on a fateful voyage to the icebound antaractic seas. Alfred lansings scrupulously researched and brilliantly narrated book with over 200,000 copies sold has long been acknowledged as the definitive account of the. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1959, and was written by alfred lansing.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 282 pages and is available in hardcover format. In the summer of 1914, sir ernest shackleton set off aboard the endurance bound for the south atlantic. Shackletons incredible voyage english edition ebook. Shackletons incredible voyage is a heartfelt story that is deeply touching, and rewards the reader with a true story of survival against all odds, and the strength of the human spirit. It is a worthy complement to lansing s endurance and contains a great deal more detail on some situations, interpersonal relations and the psychological impact on the men who went through this incredible experience all stuff that lansing tactfully omits.
Melding superb research and the extraordinary expedition photography of frank hurley, the endurance by caroline alexander is a stunning work of history, adventure. Shackletons incredible voyage by alfred lansing includes detailed chapter summaries and analysis covering 40 chapters, as well as several more indepth sections of expertwritten literary analysis. Part one what are your overall impressions of shackleton. In the interest of brevity, my answer is, mindset and having the sheer will to survive. May 21, 2015 endurance by alfred lansing, 9780465062881, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Shackletons incredible voyage paperback april 28, 2015. Its a bit like a romance or a science fiction or a novel, and i believe it makes little sense to summarize a novel. After serving more than five years in the navy, he enrolled at north western university, illinois and majored in journalism. Shackletons incredible voyage, is a 1959 book written by alfred lansing, about the failure of the imperial transantarctic expedition led by sir ernest shackleton, in its attempt to cross the antarctic continent in 1914. In an age of epic heroism, of bravery incomparable to our modern day experience, the men of shackletons transantarctic expedition have provided us with perhaps the greatest example of the limits of human endurance in our history. Navy during the second world war and received a purple heart for being wounded during his service. Nov 07, 2019 alfred lansing was an american journalist and writer, best known for his 1957 classic, endurance born in chicago on july 21, 1921, lansing served the u. To write their authoritative story, lansing consulted with ten of the surviving members and gained access to diaries and personal accounts by eight others. Endurance by alfred lansing hachette book group basic books.
He then joined the united press and in 1952 became a freelance writer. Through the diaries of team members and interviews with survivors. Despite the age of the book, lansing has an easy style to read. Endurance was the single greatest trait of character on which he and his men drew during the whole of their voyage. During this trek, shackletons crew barely escaped with their lives after their ship became ensnared in polar pack ice. As a big fan of alfred lansings version of the story, i had to read this one too. It is a worthy complement to lansings endurance and contains a great deal more detail on some situations, interpersonal relations and the psychological impact on the men who went through this incredible experience all stuff that lansing tactfully omits. Shackletons incredible voyage, is a 1959 book written by alfred lansing, about the failure of the imperial transantarctic expedition led by sir. Mar 12, 2020 alfred lansings scrupulously researched and brilliantly narrated book with over 200,000 copies sold has long been acknowledged as the definitive account of the endurances fateful trip. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Shackletons incredible voyage by alfred lansing and find out how well you know the book. In endurance, the definitive account of ernest shackletons fateful trip. Having read south, shackletons own account, i found lansings book to be an equally compelling and harrowing account.
The fusion of multiple versions of the story gathered from many different persons and the compilation of various types of data and historic sources also make this book a unique and special read. The main characters of this non fiction, history story are ernest shackleton. Another noted inspiration is the book after which kelly named his own, and which he carries with him on multiple voyages to the international space station. Alfred lansings book about the incredible misadventure of the explorer ship, the endurance, is nothing short of a masterpiece. Put simply, reading this book is an utterly humbling experience. The book recounts a harrowing adventure, but ultimately it is the nobility of these men and their indefatigable will that shines through. Endurance, is an account of historical events surrounding the exploration voyage to the antarctic by captian earnest shackelton and his crew of the ship endurance. This list reflects the top quotes from the book s key chapters. The astonishing saga of polar explorer ernest shackletons survival for over a. Shackletons incredible voyage by alfred lansing online at alibris. First published in 1959, and a bestseller ever since, alfred lansings endurance is not only the best of the many books about shackletons. Another inspiration kelly notes, after which his book was named, is endurance by alfred lansing, which tells of ernest shackletons expedition to the south pole. The astonishing saga of polar explorer ernest shackletons survival for over a year on the icebound antarctic seas, as time magazine put it, defined heroism.
If ever i needed perspective in life this book is it. The demand for good true adventure is insatiable and here is a good candidate. I have never read anything as dramatic and at times unbelievable as this tale. Endurance by alfred lansing, 9780465062881, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Jan 08, 2018 endurance audiobook by alfred lansing. Although south is written in a more understated style reflective of the time in the uk, it is perhaps more of an insight into shackletons personality. What are the things he needed to do to prepare for the voyage. The unparalleled adventure and ordeal of sir ernest shackleton and his crew, stranded on the antarctic ice for 20 months beginning january 20, 1915, then forced to row a 22foot boat 850 miles across.
To what extent do you think he was influenced by his family motto, by endurance we will conquer. Then consider signing up for my monday medley newsletter. As a big fan of alfred lansing s version of the story, i had to read this one too. To write their authoritative story, lansing consulted with ten of the surviving members and gained access to diaries and personal accounts byeight others. Alfred lansing s book about the incredible misadventure of the explorer ship, the endurance, is nothing short of a masterpiece. I also include new articles, book notes, and podcast episodes.
The expedition intends to transverse the antarctic continent by dog sledge. View 8 important quotes with page numbers from endurance shackletons incredible voyage by alfred lansing. The book recounts a harrowing adventure, but ultimately it is the nobility of these men. Navy throughout world war ii, receiving the purple heart. The harrowing tale of british explorer ernest shackletons 1914 attemp. Today, more than fifty years after its publication, alfred lansings endurance is recognized as the definitive account of ernest shackletons doomed attempt to. Alfred lansings book about the incredible misadventure of the explorer ship, the endurance, is. Two antarctic patrol ships of the british royal navy have been named endurance in honour of shackletons ship.
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