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Endurance
100 Tales of Survival, Adventure and Exploration
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100 of the most astonishing stories of human survival, adventure, and exploration, chosen by Levison Wood.
We are always captivated by tales of courage and bravery, of world-firsts and death-defying experiences. In this anthology, explorer and bestselling author Levison Wood has gathered 100 of the most fascinating accounts of human endurance throughout history.
From the heroism of Antarctic explorers to pioneering women in the Middle East; from record-breaking athletes to survivors of war and torture, this wide-ranging collection embraces both classics of the genre, as well as new and neglected voices. The extracts are organised around a range of themes; you will find those who sought out new frontiers, or who purposely tested their physical limits in full knowledge of the dangers or risks they might face. It also includes those who endured persecution and suffering, or were thrust into life or death situations yet defied the odds to survive.
Endurance is packed full of you-couldn't-make-it-up true stories and adventure fiction classics, from the high seas to the poles, from inhospitable jungles and deserts to the unknown realms of space. These stories journey through physical and mental despair to euphoric highs. Yet all of these extraordinary stories celebrate the enduring nature of the human spirit and show the mental and physical determination it sometimes takes to achieve one's aims.
This varied and compelling collection will take you on an adventure around the world and on an emotional journey exploring what it means to be human.
Includes extracts about and by Ernest Shackleton, Robert Falcon Scott, Sir Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay, Amelia Earhart, Marie Colvin, John Krakauer, Solomon Northrup, Ella Maillart, Freya Stark, Ed Stafford, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, Aron Lee Ralston, Marรญa Elena Moyano, Gertrude Bell, Isabelle Eberhart, Nellie Bly, Alex Honnold, Nelson Mandela, David Nott, Jules Verne, Neil Armstrong, and Scott Kelly.
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Endurance by Levison Wood explores themes of adventure and discovery, bringing fresh excitement to readers who enjoy both classic journeys and new narratives. Levison Wood is praised for revitalising adventure travel, with endorsements from notable figures like Michael Palin and Ranulph Fiennes, highlighting his adept storytelling and fearless spirit. His engaging writing style captivates audiences, positioning him as one of Britain's most respected adventurers.
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ISBN: 9781801102575
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 December 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Apollo
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 172.0mm
Height: 244.0mm
Weight: 1080g
Pages: 648
About the Author
Levison Wood served as an officer in the Parachute Regiment in Afghanistan before becoming an explorer, author and documentary maker. He is famous for undertaking the first expedition to walk the entire length of the Nile River on foot, as well as walking the length of the Himalayas and circumnavigating the Arabian Peninsula from Iraq to Lebanon. He has written nine best-selling books and produced several critically acclaimed documentaries. He is an elected Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and The Explorers Club.
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