That life writes the most interesting and amazing stories. But they do not so often form the basis of books, although it is from the descriptions of real events that literature as such began – to recall only the ancient Chinese “Bamboo records” and “History of Ming”, or the ancient Roman “Life Twelve Caesars” by Suetonius and “History of the founding of the city” by Titus Livy.

Today, the historical context of literary works is becoming more and more selective and personified; it does not use chronology so much as it synthesizes experiences and includes empathy and reflection. The value of a real story is not only in its authenticity. But also in the atmosphere of the story, the closeness and sincerity of the hero. The significance of his personal journey and experience.

The following book is a sort of mosaic of stories that took place at different times and with different heroes. Yet united by a single feature – the “based on actual events” stamp.

Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage, Alfred Lansing

For those of you who have already enjoyed the excellent illustrated edition “Lost in the Ice. William Grill’s Shackleton Expedition”. It will be interesting to get acquainted with a more mature and wordy version of the exceptional trip to the South Pole of famous American writer and journalist Alfred Lansing.