Alfred Lansing
What’s inside
Endurance is a thrilling account of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s failed Antarctic expedition and his team’s desperate fight for survival. The book depicts their ship, the Endurance, becoming trapped and eventually crushed by ice, forcing the men to journey across the treacherous Antarctic wilderness on foot.
You’ll Learn
- Learn about resilience in the face of adversity
- Gain a new perspective on survival stories
- Understand historical Antarctic expeditions
- Appreciate the power of leadership and teamwork
Key Points
- Embarking on a perilous Antarctic expedition
- Endurance trapped and crushed by ice
- Surviving in the harsh polar environment
- Journey across the ice-filled sea
- Reaching the uninhabited Elephant Island
- Relentless rescue mission
- Return to civilization
Who’s it For
- History enthusiasts
- Adventure lovers
- Survival stories fans
- Non-fiction readers
About the author
Alfred Lansing was an American journalist and writer, best-known for his classic survival story, ‘Endurance’. He served in the US Navy and later pursued a career in writing, specializing in adventure narratives.