Endurance by F. A. Worsley
An Epic of Polar Adventure
"Endurance" is a gripping account of the 1914-1916 Antarctic expedition led by Sir Ernest Shackleton. The expedition went awry when their ship, Endurance, was trapped and eventually crushed by ice, leaving the crew stranded on the ice floes. The narrative vividly portrays the crew's struggle for survival in the harsh Antarctic environment, their 800-mile open boat journey to South Georgia, and the eventual rescue. The story is a testament to human resilience, leadership, and the indomitable spirit of survival against all odds.
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- Published
- 1931
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 250-300
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 35th on Extreme Classics: The 100 Greatest Adventure Books of All Time (National Geographic Adventure Magazine)