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PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100061988340
ISBN-139780061988349
eBay Product ID (ePID)99618157
Product Key Features
Book TitleLost in Shangri-La : A True Story of Survival, Adventure, and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II
Number of Pages400 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2011
TopicMilitary / World War II, Military / General, Military / United States, Military / Afghan War (2001-), Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Aeronautics & Astronautics, Oceania
IllustratorYes
GenreTechnology & Engineering, Social Science, History
AuthorMitchell Zuckoff
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight21.7 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2010-034508
Dewey Edition22
ReviewsThis is an absorbing adventure right out of the Saturday-morning serials. . . . LOST IN SHANGRI-LA deserves a spot on the shelf of Greatest Generation nonfiction. It puts the reader smack into the jungle. , This is an absorbing adventure right out of the Saturday-morning serials. . . . Lost in Shangri-La deserves a spot on the shelf of Greatest Generation nonfiction. It puts the reader smack into the jungle. , Zuckoff transforms impressive research into a deft narrative that brings the saga of the survivors to life., A lost world, man-eating tribesmen, lush and impenetrable jungles, stranded American fliers, a startling rescue mission. This is a true story made in heaven for a writer as talented as Mitchell Zuckoff. Whew--what an utterly compelling and deeply satisfying read!, Mitchell Zuckoff has uncovered, and vividly reconstructed, such an astonishing tale. . . . Zuckoff skillfully builds narrative tension and deft character portraits. . . . . He has pulled off a remarkable feat -- and held the reader firmly in the grip., Mitchell Zuckoff has found one of the great untold yarns of World War II. In the bold tradition of The Lost City of Z and other well-crafted armchair adventures, LOST IN SHANGRI-LA takes us on a breathless descent through forbidding jungles into the heart of the Stone Age., "A truly incredible adventure." -- New York Times Book Review "[A] gripplingly cinematic account. . . . A remarkable cast of characters. . . . A. " -- Entertainment Weekly "This is an absorbing adventure right out of the Saturday-morning serials. . . . Lost in Shangri-La deserves a spot on the shelf of Greatest Generation nonfiction. It puts the reader smack into the jungle. " -- Cleveland Plain Dealer "Zuckoff transforms impressive research into a deft narrative that brings the saga of the survivors to life." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Zuckoff delivers a remarkable survival story. . . . In this well-crafted book, Zuckoff turns the long-forgotten episode into an unusually exciting narrative. . . . Polished, fast-paced and immensely readable--ready for the big screen." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "[An] engaging story. . . . This excellent book will be enjoyed by anyone who loves true adventure stories." -- Library Journal (starred review) "A riveting tale in the hands of a good storyteller. . . . LOST IN SHANGRI-LA is the most thrilling book, fiction or nonfiction, that I have read since I can't remember when." -- Seattle Times "Mitchell Zuckoff has uncovered, and vividly reconstructed, such an astonishing tale. . . . Zuckoff skillfully builds narrative tension and deft character portraits. . . . . He has pulled off a remarkable feat -- and held the reader firmly in the grip." -- David Grann, Washington Post, A riveting tale in the hands of a good storyteller. . . . LOST IN SHANGRI-LA is the most thrilling book, fiction or nonfiction, that I have read since I can't remember when., LOST IN SHANGRI-LA is a riveting work and a thrilling journey to the beginning of time. Along the way, Zuckoff discovers not only the truth about the crash and its aftermath, but also deeper truths about how modern and prehistoric people view the world, each other, and themselves., [An] engaging story. . . . This excellent book will be enjoyed by anyone who loves true adventure stories., Zuckoff delivers a remarkable survival story. . . . In this well-crafted book, Zuckoff turns the long-forgotten episode into an unusually exciting narrative. . . . Polished, fast-paced and immensely readable--ready for the big screen., Zuckoff delivers a remarkable survival story. . . . In this well-crafted book, Zuckoff turns the long-forgotten episode into an unusually exciting narrative. . . . Polished, fast-paced and immensely readable-ready for the big screen., Zuckoff delivers a remarkable survival story. . . . In this well-crafted book, Zuckoff turns the long-forgotten episode into an unusually exciting narrative. . . . Polished, fast-paced and immensely readable—ready for the big screen., Mitchell Zuckoff has uncovered, and vividly reconstructed, such an astonishing tale. . . . Zuckoff skillfully builds narrative tension and deft character portraits. . . . . He has pulled off a remarkable feat - and held the reader firmly in the grip., '[A] gripplingly cinematic account. . . . A remarkable cast of characters. . . . A. ? (Entertainment Weekly)
Dewey Decimal940.54/8
Synopsis"A lost world, man-eating tribesmen, lush andimpenetrable jungles, stranded American fliers (one of them a dame withgreat gams, for heaven's sake), a startling rescue mission. . . . This is atrue story made in heaven for a writer as talented as Mitchell Zuckoff. Whew--what an utterly compelling and deeplysatisfying read!" --Simon Winchester, author of Atlantic Award-winning former Boston Globe reporter Mitchell Zuckoffunleashes the exhilarating, untold story of an extraordinary World War IIrescue mission, where a plane crash in the South Pacific plunged a trio of U.S.military personnel into a land that time forgot. Fans of Hampton Sides' Ghost Soldiers, Marcus Luttrell's Lone Survivor, and David Grann's The Lost Cityof Z will be captivated by Zuckoff's masterfullyrecounted, all-true story of danger, daring, determination, and discovery injungle-clad New Guinea during the final days of WWII., "A lost world, man-eating tribesmen, lush andimpenetrable jungles, stranded American fliers (one of them a dame withgreat gams, for heaven's sake), a startling rescue mission. . . . This is atrue story made in heaven for a writer as talented as Mitchell Zuckoff. Whew-what an utterly compelling and deeplysatisfying read!" -Simon Winchester, author of Atlantic Award-winning former Boston Globe reporter Mitchell Zuckoffunleashes the exhilarating, untold story of an extraordinary World War IIrescue mission, where a plane crash in the South Pacific plunged a trio of U.S.military personnel into a land that time forgot. Fans of Hampton Sides' Ghost Soldiers, Marcus Luttrell's Lone Survivor, and David Grann's The Lost Cityof Z will be captivated by Zuckoff's masterfullyrecounted, all-true story of danger, daring, determination, and discovery injungle-clad New Guinea during the final days of WWII., "A lost world, man-eating tribesmen, lush andimpenetrable jungles, stranded American fliers (one of them a dame withgreat gams , for heaven's sake), a startling rescue mission. . . . This is atrue story made in heaven for a writer as talented as Mitchell Zuckoff. Whew--what an utterly compelling and deeplysatisfying read!" --Simon Winchester, author of Atlantic Award-winning former Boston Globe reporter Mitchell Zuckoffunleashes the exhilarating, untold story of an extraordinary World War IIrescue mission, where a plane crash in the South Pacific plunged a trio of U.S.military personnel into a land that time forgot. Fans of Hampton Sides' Ghost Soldiers , Marcus Luttrell's Lone Survivor , and David Grann's The Lost Cityof Z will be captivated by Zuckoff's masterfullyrecounted, all-true story of danger, daring, determination, and discovery injungle-clad New Guinea during the final days of WWII., "A lost world, man-eating tribesmen, lush andimpenetrable jungles, stranded American fliers (one of them a dame withgreat gams , for heaven's sake), a startling rescue mission. . . . This is atrue story made in heaven for a writer as talented as Mitchell Zuckoff. Whew--what an utterly compelling and deeplysatisfying read " --Simon Winchester, author of Atlantic Award-winning former Boston Globe reporter Mitchell Zuckoffunleashes the exhilarating, untold story of an extraordinary World War IIrescue mission, where a plane crash in the South Pacific plunged a trio of U.S.military personnel into a land that time forgot. Fans of Hampton Sides' Ghost Soldiers , Marcus Luttrell's Lone Survivor , and David Grann's The Lost Cityof Z will be captivated by Zuckoff's masterfullyrecounted, all-true story of danger, daring, determination, and discovery injungle-clad New Guinea during the final days of WWII.
LC Classification NumberD767.95.Z84 2011
Bewertungen und Rezensionen
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- 15. Jun. 2022
Couldn’t Put It Down!
Excellent book! If you are a WWII buff, or even if you aren’t, this is an excellent story. I’m going to share it with many people I know who would just love it. Can’t imagine living through what these people did. The author did an amazing job of research. Great book. Don’t pass it up!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 12. Mai. 2021
Great true story
This book is a true story and yes a very good read. Story of a WWII plane crashed in remote New Guinea with only 3 survivors out of 21. Detailed story of their survival and the efforts to rescue them.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 21. Jun. 2016
so far so good.
So far, so good. Just started reading this. A true story . The only thing I don't like about it is that it strays from the story and tells the background of some of the characters during the main story......................Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 21. Mai. 2019
interesting, inforative, well written story
well written book with many unknown historical facts.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 17. Dez. 2019
It was not Shangri -la, more like hell on earth
Great book, lots of drama.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 23. Aug. 2017
good story
Came as described and quicklyBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 22. Jun. 2022
Great
Great price and wonderful bookBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 04. Sep. 2023
very entertaining liked a bunch
good priceBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 09. Jun. 2021
Good story
GreatBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 12. Dez. 2023
Two Thumbs Up!
Great historic read!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
