[nascarnation]

Every FReeper needs to read the inspiring story of Ernie Shackleton.

http://www.amazon.com/South-Endurance-Expedition-Ernest-Shackleton/dp/0451198808

(The sad part is most of the guys who survived this incredible ordeal died as soldiers in WW1.

[thecodont]

Great book and a great leader.

Lansing’s account is also excellent.

http://www.amazon.com/Endurance-Shackletons-Incredible-Alfred-Lansing/dp/078670621X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388199567&sr=8-1&keywords=shackleton