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Summary: FABULOUS, DETAIL ON EACH INDIVIDUAL WAS GREAT!!!!
Review: excellent book, the clarity of the pictures were fabulous. i had a relative who was on this expedition therefore seeing him for the first time was very special. many thanks to caroline alexander and frank hurley for the pictures. jack
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Summary: Photos add valuable documentation to oft-told tale
Review: Although this book adds nothing new to an already well-documented heroic venture, as an introducion to those just now being bitten by the Shackleton bug, it will serve its purpose quite well. Frank Hurley's photographs alone make the book a valuable addition to any afficianado's collection on the subject. They are awe-inspiring, and in turn both majestic and intimate in their portrayal of the fate of the Endurance and her crew. This book is released in conjunction with the exhibition to be mounted at the Museum of Natural History next spring; I only wish that some additional material, such as journal pages and related artifacts had been included to give the book a little more "warmth" since the subject matter is so undeniably "chilly"!
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Summary: Best of the books on Shackleton's Endurance Expedition
Review: This is my new favorite book of Shackleton's Endurance Expedition. Sat down and read the book in one sitting. The author's attention to details, abundant well printed photographs by Frank Hurley , and a well narrated/researched story make this book the new standard.
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Summary: There are other books out there.
Review: Not too bad ... But try King, "Endurance-Shackleton's Last Expedition" published in 1991 in England, and for that reason virtually unknown in America, for another take on the photos and story.
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Summary: Outstanding, with a concise, dramatic style+ fabulous photos
Review: As a serious Endurance student I say bravo! Ms. Alexander has brought a fresh perspective to one of the greatest survival stories of all time. The previously unpublished Hurley photographs are fabulous. She also took the time to give far more detailed explantions behind the photos than would most writers. The details from the time the Endurance sank through the arrival of the James Caird at South Georgia are vivid, putting to use the very personal feelings and perspectives from the crew members. She also does an excellent job in "fleshing out" the men's personalities, along with their quirks and rivalries. She uses quotes from some of the "less important" members as other writers have not. I found the short excerpts of the men's lives after the journey until their deaths absolutely fascinating. This part, along with the previous descriptions and photos added to my feeling that these were real men and not just some caricatures from an anecdotal story left over from someone's fading memory. This book will eventually replace Lansing's Endurance as the most popular source of this great story.
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Summary: Ever felt like you faced insurmountable odds?
Review: I've read a lot of stuff in the past on Sir Ernest Shackleton's courageous ordeal in the Antarctic and have seen the PBS show a couple of times so I was a bit skeptical of being able to find any new material on this South Pole explorer. I was inspired by the feature in this month's National Geographic magazine which provided a glimpse of the book. Caroline Alexander does a superb job of putting human faces to each of the expedition members. The easy reading narrative is seamless and compelling enough to keep turning the pages even though you already know the outcome. The previously unreleased photos from expedition photographer Frank Hurley are reason enough to own this book. It's also a great introduction for your friends who might not be familiar with the story. It is rich enough to be a coffee table book and invites casual browsers to open and read. It makes a great gift book for Christmas. It's an inspirational story is one that I love to tell.
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Summary: I could feel the cold
Review: I could not put this book down. It humbles me to think that men like this have existed in this world. Every petty trouble melts away when compared to the Shackleton crew. The photographs are also great. Caroline Alexander did wonderful job!
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Summary: The Endurance
Review: A facinating story of triumph. Caroline Alexander has done a wonderful job of taking the reader back to the romatic era of global exploration. I was amazed at the struggles that Shackleton and his crew faced. The details that are included in this non-fiction story coupled with the stunning photographs highlight the daily adventures of the crew, and bring the reader along for the ride. This retelling of the Antarctic journey of The Endurance is an encouragement to press on through hard times. Excellent book.
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Summary: Survival in the Antarctic.
Review: A good little read, especially for those who think they have it difficult. I had not known of Shackelton's amazing voyage until I read this book. Alexander certainly has done the research to draw on the what happened when the Endurance got stuck in the ice and Sir Ernest's boat journey to South Georgia island. It is amazing to find how Shackelton led his men to their salvation dispite all the difficulties they faced with survival in the Arctic.
This book is amply supplied with photographs from the journey with suitable explanations. As stated previously, Alexander has done a great job detailing the history of the trip, along with short biographies of the key players in the expedition. The photos (all black and white) are simply great to look through. A good read.
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Summary: Gripping, interesting, well written
Review: Great book! I don't normally read non-fiction books, so this book is outside of the norm for me. I highly recommend it for anyone. It is so well written, that you feel like you're on the journey with them. Extremely interesting! A great read. It made me cry when they were rescued.
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