Publication date:
02 November 2014Length of book:
224 pagesPublisher
Lyons PressISBN-13: 9780762786008
A collection of some of the world’s
With contributions by:
Matt Gerdes
Linus Lawrence Platt
Robyn Davidson
Jon Turk
Cameron M. Burns
Doug Peacock
Peter McBride
Stephen Venables
Roger W. Brucker
Richard A. Watson
Chris Davenport
Jonathan Waterman
John Ackerman
Dean Cummings
Christina Dodwell
Edmund Stump
greatest adventures
Anyone with a thirst for adventure and a courageous spirit will be captivated by the tales of endurance, determination, strength of mind, and perseverance recounted in this outstanding compilation. The stories in this book, be they fact or fiction, represent some of the most gripping and illuminating writing ever penned on the subject of adventure from across the globe. From straightforward narratives to spiritual reveries, adventure prompts men and women to pour forth essays, articles, and books that are unlike any other field of literature. Editors Kerry L. Burns and Cameron M. Burns showcase the amazingly vast spectrum that adventure literature offers.
With contributions by:
Matt Gerdes
Linus Lawrence Platt
Robyn Davidson
Jon Turk
Cameron M. Burns
Doug Peacock
Peter McBride
Stephen Venables
Roger W. Brucker
Richard A. Watson
Chris Davenport
Jonathan Waterman
John Ackerman
Dean Cummings
Christina Dodwell
Edmund Stump
“We all need to be inspired by great adventure stories. And this is a great collection.”
—Yvon Chouinard
“Very interesting.”
—Sir Ranulph Fiennes
“This book has a little bit of everything—which is its appeal. There’s caving, climbing, horses, kayaking, exploring, and simply finding your own space in the world.”
—John Harlin III
“A whole host of wonderful, at times zany, adventures. Once started, I couldn’t put it down!”
—Sir Chris Bonington
“[Cam and his father] have collected some great writing by true adventurers.”
—Steve Roper
“These stories showcase the breadth of adventure beyond adrenaline.”
—Majka Burhardt
—Yvon Chouinard
“Very interesting.”
—Sir Ranulph Fiennes
“This book has a little bit of everything—which is its appeal. There’s caving, climbing, horses, kayaking, exploring, and simply finding your own space in the world.”
—John Harlin III
“A whole host of wonderful, at times zany, adventures. Once started, I couldn’t put it down!”
—Sir Chris Bonington
“[Cam and his father] have collected some great writing by true adventurers.”
—Steve Roper
“These stories showcase the breadth of adventure beyond adrenaline.”
—Majka Burhardt