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1	Shadow Divers: The True Adventure of Two Americans Who Risked Everything to Solve One of the Last Mysteries of World War II more books like this by Robert Kurson add to wishlist The perilous, obsessive world of the deep-sea diver is revealed in this true account of a six-year quest begun in 1991 to recover items from and discover the identity of a World War II U-boat sunk off the coast of New Jersey, a place where the history books said no such ship should be. As a team of divers explores the twisted wreck underwater and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey more books like this by Candice Millard add to wishlist In a powerful new narrative history, former "National Geographic" writer and editor Millard traces the bold 1914 expedition to chart the Amazon's treacherous River of Doubt, and casts new light on the expedition's extraordinary leader, Theodore Roosevelt. High school & older. see all copies from $3.65! new only from $8.03! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Over the Edge of the World: Magellan's Terrifying Circumnavigation of the Globe more books like this by Laurence Bergreen add to wishlist A voyage into history, a tour of the world emerging from the Middle Ages, a chronicle of a desperate grab for commercial and political power, and more, this captivating tale rivals the most exciting thriller fiction. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.59! \| first editions \| SVS
4	To Reach the Clouds: My High Wire Walk Between the Twin Towers more books like this by Philippe Petit add to wishlist French artist Philippe Petit made news in 1974 when he rigged steel cable across the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City and made several trips across. Here he tells of his detailed planning and execution of his illegal act, and documents his feat in words and pictures. Illustrated with over 140 photos and drawings. see all copies from $3.99! new only from $9.10! \| first editions
5	Champlain's Dream more books like this by David Hackett Fischer add to wishlist A Pulitzer Prize-winning historian brings to life one of the great figures in North American history, Samuel de Champlain, who founded Quebec 400 years ago and established a colony where respect for the native people and religious tolerance were practiced. B&w illustrations throughout. see all copies from $4.90! new only from $4.90! \| first editions \| SVS
6	A Voyage Long and Strange: Rediscovering the New World more books like this by Tony Horwitz (Read by) add to wishlist The bestselling author of "Blue Latitudes" takes readers on a thrilling and eye-opening voyage to pre-Mayflower America. An irresistible blend of history, myth, and misadventure, "A Voyage Long and Strange" captures the wonder and drama of first contact. see all copies from $2.73! new only from $11.48! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Boone: A Biography more books like this by Robert Morgan, Col. add to wishlist Bestselling author Morgan reveals the complex character of Daniel Boone--a frontiersman whose heroic life was far stranger and more fascinating then the myths that surround him. Extensive endnotes, cultural and historical background material, and maps add to this authoritative work. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.74! \| first editions \| SVS
8	From Sea to Shining Sea more books like this by James Alexander Thom add to wishlist "Splendid...Thom tells the story with humor and eloquence, and a thumping good tale it is, too." THE WASHINGTON POST In one generation, the Clark family of Virginia fought for our nation's independence, and explored, conquered, and settled the continent from sea to shining sea. This powerfully written book recreates the warm life of the family, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.83! \| first editions \| SVS
9	The Climb: Tragic Ambitions on Everest more books like this by Anatoli Boukreev, G Weston Dewalt add to wishlist Boukreev was the mountain guide for the Mt. Everest tragedy made famous in Jon Krakauer's "Into Thin Air." Here, he retells the events from his point of view and defends himself against damning allegations in Krakauer's book. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	Sam Patch, the Famous Jumper more books like this by Paul E Johnson add to wishlist In the 1820s, a fellow named Sam Patch grew up in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, working there (when he wasn?t drinking) as a mill hand for one of America?s new textile companies. Sam made a name for himself one day by jumping seventy feet into the tumultuous waters below Pawtucket Falls. When in 1827 he repeated the stunt in Paterson, New Jersey, ... see all copies from $8.00! new only from $12.65! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Dog Man: An Uncommon Life on a Faraway Mountain more books like this by Martha Sherrill add to wishlist "Dog Man" tells the story of how one man's consuming passion for dogs saves a legendary breed from extinction and, in the process, leads him to a difficult, but more soulful way of life in the wilds of Japan's remote snow country. see all copies from $2.42! new only from $4.77! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Time Bandit: Two Brothers, the Bering Sea, and One of the World's Deadliest Jobs more books like this by Johnathan Hillstrand, Andy Hillstrand, Malcolm MacPherson add to wishlist "Time Bandit" recounts the thrilling and amazing adventures of the Hillstrand brothers, maverick fishermen on the Bering Sea an stars of the Discovery Channel's top-rated series, "Deadliest Catch." 8-page color photo insert. see all copies from $2.90! new only from $3.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	The Last Place on Earth more books like this by Roland Huntford add to wishlist First published in the late 1970s, this book details the events surrounding the first voyage to the South Pole. The British Naval officer Robert Falcon Scott and crew died on the return from the Pole, after discovering that Norwegian Roald Amundsen had reached the site first in 1911. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.99! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Around the World in a Hundred Years more books like this by Jean Fritz, Anthony Bacon Venti (Illustrator) add to wishlist Biographies of ten European explorers who journeyed between the years of 1421-1522. Pencil drawings accompany the text which includes profiles of such adventurers as Christopher Columbus, Henry the Navigator, and Amerigo Vespucci. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Water Music more books like this by T Coraghessan Boyle add to wishlist Two men's wild adventures through the gutters of London and the Scottish Highlands. The story is set in 1795, whilst the rest of Europe is in turmoil - Goya is deaf, De Quincy is a depraved prepubescent and the young Ludwig von Beethoven is wowing them in Vienna with his second piano concerto. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.22! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Wild Men, Wild Alaska: Finding What Lies Beyond the Limits more books like this by Rocky McElveen add to wishlist In "Wild Men, Wild Alaska" professional hunting and fishing guide and outfitter Rocky McElveen tells the stories of his own adventures as well as those of some of his well-known clients. The book takes readers directly into the Alaskan bush, and shares the intense challenges of a majestic wilderness that pushes a man to his limits. see all copies from $2.97! new only from $7.55! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17	Straight on Till Morning: The Biography of Beryl Markham more books like this by Mary S Lovell add to wishlist A bestseller across America as well as the number one book in England in hardcover, this is the story of one of this century's most remarkable women. "A well-wrought, brilliantly researched portrait".--The New York Times Book Review. Black-and-white photos. The basis for a miniseries airing this fall. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.97! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Black Wave: A Family's Adventure at Sea and the Disaster That Saved Them more books like this by John Silverwood, Jean Silverwood add to wishlist To escape the humdrum of life in Southern California, a man, his wife, and four young children decide to set sail across the high seas and embark on the adventure of a lifetime--one that will change them forever. 16-page photo insert. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	North to the Orient more books like this by Anne Morrow Lindbergh add to wishlist In 1931 Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh set off on a flight to the Orient by the Great Circle Route. The classic North to the Orient is the beautifully written account of the trip. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.00! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Between a Rock and a Hard Place more books like this by Aron Ralston add to wishlist This incredible memoir of survival details the events surrounding a trapped hiker's desperate decision. Aron Ralston, a 27-year-old seasoned rock climber, makes a few errors in judgment. He chooses to go hiking in an isolated canyon in Utah without informing his roommates or family precisely where he was going. Worse still, he picks the wrong rock ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Miracle in the Andes: 72 Days on the Mountain and My Long Trek Home more books like this by Nando Parrado, Vince Rause add to wishlist The harrowing personal story of the hero of the international bestseller "Alive" gives a day-by-day account of what happened during the 1972 Andes plane crash and its aftermath and shows how Parrado coped with the stresses; how he kept from giving up; and where he found strength to climb out alive. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Too Close to the Sun: The Audacious Life and Times of Denys Finch Hatton more books like this by Sara Wheeler add to wishlist Called RmagnificentS by the "Sunday Times" (London), this work tells the dramatic story of Denys Finch Hatton, a brilliant and charismatic man with a passion for adventure, whose life was celebrated by Karen Blixen (Isak Dinesen) in her classic memoir, "Out of Africa." see all copies from $6.92! new only from $10.40! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Leo Africanus more books like this by Amin Maalouf add to wishlist Exile and pilgrimage, the power of sexual love and family bonds, the savagery of war, and the profundity of religious passions are masterfully evoked in this tale of one man's journey, set against the splendor of the Renaissance and the vast tapestry of Muslim and Christian empires. see all copies from $2.96! new only from $8.84! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Kon-Tiki: Across the Pacific by Raft more books like this by Thor Heyerdahl add to wishlist "Kon-Tiki" is the record of an astonishing adventure - a journey 4,300 nautical miles across the Pacific Ocean by raft. Intrigued by Polynesian folklore, biologist Thor Heyerdahl suspected that the South Sea Islands had been settled by an ancient race from thousands of miles to the east, led by the mythical hero Kon-Tiki. He decided to prove his ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.85! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Wind, Sand & Stars more books like this by Antoine De Saint-Exupery add to wishlist This autobiographical essay reflects not only the author's experience as a pilot but his philosophical and religious concerns. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.94! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS

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