Greatest Survival Stories of All Time
True Tales of People Cheating Death When Trapped in a Cave, Adrift at Sea, Lost in the Forest, Stranded on a Mountaintop and More
By Cara Tabachnick | Publisher: Ulysses Press
About the book
Discover the most harrowing survival stories throughout modern history in this riveting collection from celebrated author Cara Tabachnick.
The stories seem too unbelievable to be true. Lost individuals facing the most severe natural disasters, the most dangerous situations, and the most inhospitable conditions...and coming back alive. From plane crashes and sinking ships to surviving in freezing forests and dry deserts, this anthology of survival stories includes some of the most famous, unbelievable tales of beating the odds.
This book features gripping tales of sheer bravery and quick thinking, including:
- Juliane Koepcke, the sole survivor of a plane crash in the Peruvian Amazon
- Jose Salvador Alvarenga, who floated for 13 months alone in the Pacific ocean
- Aron Ralston, who cut off his arm to escape the canyon he’d been trapped in
- Lincoln Hall, who was abandoned on Mount Everest
- ...and many more.
Whether you want to be thrilled by close calls and narrow escapes, or get inspired by some of the greatest stories of human endurance, this collection of tales has something for everyone.
Editions of Greatest Survival Stories of All Time
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781612439082
- iBook
- ISBN 9781612439228
Read an Excerpt
Discover the most harrowing survival stories throughout modern history in this riveting collection from celebrated author Cara Tabachnick.
The stories seem too unbelievable to be true. Lost individuals facing the most severe natural disasters, the most dangerous situations, and the most inhospitable conditions...and coming back alive. From plane crashes and sinking ships to surviving in freezing forests and dry deserts, this anthology of survival stories includes some of the most famous, unbelievable tales of beating the odds.
This book features gripping tales of sheer bravery and quick thinking, including:
- Juliane Koepcke, the sole survivor of a plane crash in the Peruvian Amazon
- Jose Salvador Alvarenga, who floated for 13 months alone in the Pacific ocean
- Aron Ralston, who cut off his arm to escape the canyon he’d been trapped in
- Lincoln Hall, who was abandoned on Mount Everest
- ...and many more.
Whether you want to be thrilled by close calls and narrow escapes, or get inspired by some of the greatest stories of human endurance, this collection of tales has something for everyone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greatest Survival Stories of All Time about?
Discover the most harrowing survival stories throughout modern history in this riveting collection from celebrated author Cara Tabachnick.
The stories seem too unbelievable to be true. Lost individuals facing the most severe natural disasters, the most dangerous situations, and the most inhospitable conditions...and coming back alive. From plane crashes and sinking ships to surviving in freezing forests and dry deserts, this anthology of survival stories includes some of the most famous, unbelievable tales of beating the odds.
This book features gripping tales of sheer bravery and quick thinking, including:
- Juliane Koepcke, the sole survivor of a plane crash in the Peruvian Amazon
- Jose Salvador Alvarenga, who floated for 13 months alone in the Pacific ocean
- Aron Ralston, who cut off his arm to escape the canyon he’d been trapped in
- Lincoln Hall, who was abandoned on Mount Everest
- ...and many more.
Whether you want to be thrilled by close calls and narrow escapes, or get inspired by some of the greatest stories of human endurance, this collection of tales has something for everyone.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Greatest Survival Stories of All Time?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > True stories / true accounts of events > True stories of heroism, endurance and survival
Where can I read a sample of Greatest Survival Stories of All Time?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781612439082
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Greatest Survival Stories of All Time?
Cara Tabachnick
Who is the Publisher of the book Greatest Survival Stories of All Time?
Ulysses Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Greatest Survival Stories of All Time is available as paperback(ISBN 9781612439082) and ibook(ISBN 9781612439228)
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