If you have adventure in your heart, the next best thing to being able to get out there and explore, is reading about someone else doing it. There are lots of adventure books but we think we’ve tracked down the very best. Here’s a selection of exciting adventures from all kinds of terrain that are guaranteed to excite.
Kon-Tiki - Thor Heyerdahl
Convinced that the Polynesian islands were settled by natives from South America long before Columbus set sail, Thor Heyerdahl recreated the conditions to test the theory for himself. Taking to the waters with no more than a balsa log raft and a team of kindred spirits, they set sail on the Pacific Ocean. Traveling 4300 nautical miles over 101 days, Thor Heyerdahl and his crew arrived. A true tale of man versus nature, this story is nothing short of a triumph.
Into Thin Air - Jon Krakauer
This story is about one tragic season where many mountaineers lost their life trying to reach the peak of Mount Everest. The author is one of the few survivors from 1996, which claimed the lives of 15 climbers. Excruciating in its honesty, Krakauer speaks with candor about what really happened and the mistakes that were made.
Wild - Cheryl Strayed
Not every adventure has to take place in a far-flung land and for Cheryl Strayed, it simply meant hiking along Pacific Coast Trail. At more than 1000 miles, this was no meager undertaking but the 26-year-old wanted the opportunity to heal her heart and experience the wilderness solo. Beautiful in its simplicity, this tale will inspire every reader to plan their own adventure.
If your appetite has been whetted for adventure, you’ll find many more at www.phraset.com. A great library with a vast range of titles, there are all types of exciting literary escapades just waiting to be discovered.
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