 | The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey by Candice Millard
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $3.95 Throughout his life Teddy Roosevelt used physical exertion to cleanse and reset himself after enduring difficulties. This journey he took was more than he bargained for.
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 | The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara
Buy new: $17.13 / Used from: $4.87 This was supposedly the book that got Ken Burns fascinated with the Civil War. It is historical fiction at its finest. With this book "you are there" as Longstreet and Lee discuss strategy for Gettysburg. Longstreet is defensive by nature, Lee wants to go on the offensive. Mr. Shaara allows us to eavesdrop on these conversations.
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 | Fatal Voyage: The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis by Dan Kurzman
Buy used from: $1.63 That this really happened (not just the tragedy of the sinking, but the tragedy of how it was handled in the aftermath) is sad, sobering and yes, shocking. The heroism of one young marine is inspiring.
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 | Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing
Buy new: $10.76 / Used from: $0.65 This is a big, sprawling adventure story. But it is also a study in leadership. However you categorize it, it is awe-inspiring.
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 | Deceived: The Story of the Donner Party by Peter R. Limburg
Buy used from: $10.00 When you think of the Donner party you think of cannibalism. But that is only a very short portion of this book. This book tells the fascinating, gut-wrenching story of how these people were intentionally deceived, intentionally put into an extremely dangerous situation and sacrificed in the name of greed.
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 | A Night to Remember by Walter Lord
Buy new: $10.08 / Used from: $0.60 If you only read one book on the Titanic, read this one. The introduction alone is worth the price. This short little book is pure genius.
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 | Shadow Divers: The True Adventure of Two Americans Who Risked Everything to Solve One of the Last Mysteries of World War II by Robert Kurson
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $1.24 This book combines adventure, intrigue, mystery and conflict into one fast-paced read.
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 | Skeletons on the Zahara: A True Story of Survival by Dean King
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $2.49 Men working in a brutal profession, during brutal times, caught in a brutal slave trade. The leadership from the captain and suffering endured by these men is simply amazing.
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 | Batavia's Graveyard: The True Story of the Mad Heretic Who Led History's Bloodiest Mutiny by Mike Dash
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $3.19 One of the most shocking true events I have ever read. This one is not for the faint of heart. This makes the mutiny on the Bounty look very tame in comparison.
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 | The Perfect Storm: A True Story of Men Against the Sea (P.S.) by Sebastian Junger
Buy new: $13.25 / Used from: $0.01 The movie was good. The book is better.
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 | Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster by Jon Krakauer
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $1.28 I sat in my cozy living room shivering as I read this one...
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 | Papillon (P.S.) by Henri Charriere
Buy new: $11.51 / Used from: $2.96 This one is the most dubious as far as historical accuracy. Maybe it's 100% true, maybe it's embellished. But either way it is one of the greatest stories of escape ever written.
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 | Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae by Steven Pressfield
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $3.59 This historical novel takes you to Sparta, and to the battle of Thermopylae. Be warned that it contains graphic descriptions of hand to hand combat with primitive weapons. It also contains inspired writing, tremendous psychological insight and profound lessons in leadership.
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