Ernest Shackleton’s family motto was, “By endurance, we conquer”. And such is all of life. Some days I have to remind myself of that. (Unrelated to investing.)
Another Antarctic explorer, Sir Raymond Priestley said of his three best known contemporaries: “For scientific discovery give me Scott; for speed and efficiency of travel give me Amundsen; but when disaster strikes and all hope is gone, get down on your knees and pray for Shackleton.”
Still one of the best books I’ve read:
Highly recommend this book by Caroline Alexander. Excellent writing and gorgeous book all around with the Hurley photos.
https://www.amazon.com/Endurance-Shackletons-Legendary-Antarctic-Expedition/dp/0375404031
She subsequently wrote a book about Bligh and the Bounty.
I was just wondering the same when I came across this article this morning. 'Endurance' is one of my favorite books (though I've only read (this version)[http://www.amazon.com/Endurance-Shackletons-Legendary-Antarctic-Expedition/dp/0375404031], and not Frank Worsley's own account of the journey), and I assumed it was just a huge coincidence if the article didn't bother mentioning it.
The Endurance: Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition
or
Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage
Both well worth the read, the first has lots of pictures salvaged from the expedition.
The hardcover edition is amazing!
https://www.amazon.com/Endurance-Shackletons-Legendary-Antarctic-Expedition/dp/0375404031
But I haven't tried any of the audiobook versions.
The hardcover edition is amazing!
https://www.amazon.com/Endurance-Shackletons-Legendary-Antarctic-Expedition/dp/0375404031
But I haven't tried any of the audiobook versions.
The hardcover edition is amazing!
https://www.amazon.com/Endurance-Shackletons-Legendary-Antarctic-Expedition/dp/0375404031
But I haven't tried any of the audiobook versions.
The hardcover edition is amazing!
https://www.amazon.com/Endurance-Shackletons-Legendary-Antarctic-Expedition/dp/0375404031
But I haven't tried any of the audiobook versions.
The hardcover edition is amazing!
https://www.amazon.com/Endurance-Shackletons-Legendary-Antarctic-Expedition/dp/0375404031
But I haven't tried any of the audiobook versions.