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“A riveting…saga of survival against formidable odds” (Washington Post) about one man who survived a World War II plane crash in Alaska’s harsh Yukon territory
Shortly before Christmas in 1943, five Army aviators left Alaska’s Ladd Field on a routine flight to test their hastily retrofitted B-24 Liberator in harsh winter conditions. The mission ended in a crash that claimed all but one-Leon Crane, a city kid from Philadelphia with no wilderness experience. With little more than a parachute for cover and an old Boy Scout knife in his pocket, Crane found himself alone in subzero temperatures. 81 Days Below Zero recounts, for the first time, the full story of Crane’s remarkable twelve-week saga.
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing; Reprint edition (March 1, 2016)
Language : English
Paperback : 264 pages
ISBN-10 : 0306824523
ISBN-13 : 978-0306824524
Item Weight : 11.2 ounces
Dimensions : 5.95 x 1 x 8.95 inches
Customers say
Customers find this survival story engaging and well-written, with one review noting its detailed account of post-crash survival. The book receives positive feedback for its research, with one customer highlighting how it combines excellent factual science, and customers appreciate its portrayal of survival in Alaskan winter conditions. The writing style is praised for its clarity, with one customer noting how it effectively paints the scene for the reader. While the book is generally well-received, some customers express concerns about the author’s tendency to go off on tangents.
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