Ranulph Fiennes Book order

The authoritative and illuminating biography of T. E. Lawrence - the man who inspired the iconic film Lawrence of Arabia - from The World's Greatest Living Explorer Ranulph Fiennes.Thomas Edward Lawrence first set foot on the hot sands of Arabia in 1909.By 1918 there was a GBP20,000 price on his head.His journey to this point has long been legend. From his first postings as archaeologist, liaison and map officer, to fighting alongside guerrilla forces during the Arab Revolt. Journeying more than 300 miles through blistering heat to capture Aqaba, to his involvement in peace conferences that decided the future of the Middle East. Lawrence gave over his life the Middle East and its people.A legend in his own lifetime, Lawrence's epic story has always been ripe for the retelling - but Ranulph Fiennes is no ordinary biographer . . . Having led Arab troops into battle on the Arabian peninsula in a war fought only fifty years later. Fiennes too discovered the wonders of these far-flung lands and the people who live there, and is one of very few who can claim a true insight into the kind of life that Lawrence lived - bold and adventurous to the end.With detailed access to records and an in-depth knowledge, Lawrence of Arabia is at long last a true and full account of this mysterious adventurer who captivated the world.'Corking, rip-roaring, crisply written, full of extraordinary characters. We follow Lawrence's band of camel-borne warriors as they gallop through 600 miles of blistering heat to capture Aqaba on the Red Sea, along the way blowing up railway lines and enemy troop trains. An immaculate retelling of this cracking story' Daily Mail

He's climbed Everest not long after a heart bypass operation, he's run seven marathons on seven continents, he's hauled loaded sledges across both polar ice caps and he's circumnavigated the earth...Ran Fiennes truly is the world's greatest explorer, and this book celebrates his 80th birthday by showcasing his greatest achievements in his own words. Featuring interviews and tributes from his friends, colleagues and admirers, Around the World in 80 Years celebrates the incredible life of a legendary explorer.

Neugier, Organisationsfähigkeit und Leadership zeichnete einen der berühmtesten Entdecker des beginnenden 20. Jahrhunderts aus. Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton war ein britischer Polarforscher und eine der herausragenden Persönlichkeiten des sogenannten „Goldenen Zeitalters der Antarktisforschung“. Er nahm an vier Antarktisexpeditionen teil, von denen er bei dreien als Expeditionsleiter tätig war. Vorliegendes Buch ist die einzige Gesamt-Biographie über Ernest Shackleton, verfasst von Ranulph Fiennes, selbst Forscher und Autor und erster Mensch, der sowohl den Nord- als auch den Südpol auf dem Landweg erreichte. Sein Statement ist nicht von der Hand zu weisen: „Um über die Hölle zu schreiben, ist es hilfreich, wenn man dort gewesen ist“. „Was die Wissenschaft anbelangt, gebt mir Scott, für Schnelligkeit und Tüchtigkeit gebt mir Amundsen, aber wenn es zu einer Katastrophe kommt und die Lage hoffnungslos ist, dann fallt auf die Knie und fleht um Shackleton.“ (Mt. Everest-Erstbesteiger Edmund Hillary über Ernest Shackleton)

Pre-order the authoritative, illuminating biography of T. E. Lawrence - the man who inspired the iconic film Lawrence of Arabia - from "The World's Greatest Living Explorer" Ranulph Fiennes.

Offering profound insights from a renowned explorer, the book shares valuable life lessons drawn from personal experiences and adventures. It reflects on the wisdom gained through challenges and triumphs, providing readers with inspiration and guidance. The author's unique perspective, shaped by a remarkable life journey, encourages readers to embrace their own paths with courage and resilience.

To write about Hell, it helps if you have been there.In 1915, Sir Ernest Shackleton's attempt to traverse the Antarctic was cut short when his ship, Endurance, became trapped in ice. The disaster left Shackleton and his men alone at the frozen South Pole, fighting for their lives. Their survival and escape is the most famous adventure in history. Shackleton is an engaging new account of the adventurer, his life and his incredible leadership under the most extreme of circumstances. Written by polar adventurer Sir Ranulph Fiennes who followed in Shackleton's footsteps, he brings his own unique insights to bear on these infamous expeditions. Shackleton is both re-appraisal and a valediction, separating the man from the myth he has become. Praise for Sir Ranulph Fiennes: 'The World's Greatest Living Explorer' - Guinness Book of Records'Full of awe-inspiring details of hardship, resolve and weather that defies belief, told by someone of unique authority. No one is more tailor-made to tell [this] story than Sir Ranulph Fiennes' - Newsday'Fiennes' own experiences certainly allow him to write vividly and with empathy of the hell that the men went through' - The Sunday Times

Five thousand years of military history. The best elite unites that have fought across the globe. Their story told by acclaimed adventurer and ex-SAS officer, Ranulph Fiennes.

BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK Sir Ranulph Fiennes has climbed the Eiger and Mount Everest. He's crossed both Poles on foot. He's been a member of the SAS and fought a bloody guerrilla war in Oman. And yet he confesses that his fear of heights is so great that he'd rather send his wife up a ladder to clean the gutters than do it himself. In Fear, the world's greatest explorer delves into his own experiences and those of others to try and explain what fear is, and how we feel it. With an enthralling combination of story-telling, research and personal accounts of his own struggles to overcome fear, Sir Ranulph Fiennes sheds new light on one of humanity's strongest emotions.

The narrative offers a distinct perspective on a pivotal moment in English history, as seen through the eyes of Sir Ranulph Fiennes. His insights delve into the complexities and implications of this turning point, providing readers with a fresh understanding of its significance. The exploration combines historical analysis with Fiennes' personal experiences, creating a compelling account that highlights the enduring impact of this event on England's past and present.

Fresh from finishing the Marathon des Sables, Ranulph Fiennes has become the oldest Briton to complete this ultimate endurance test. The world's greatest living explorer, has travelled to some of the most remote, dangerous parts of the globe