Non Fiction Adventure Books

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Into the Wild Into the Wild (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 29 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.02 — 1,176,522 ratings — published 1996
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Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster (Paperback)
by (shelved 25 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.26 — 557,794 ratings — published 1997
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Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage (Hardcover)
by (shelved 18 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.46 — 159,344 ratings — published 1959
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Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival (Paperback)
by (shelved 16 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.23 — 63,759 ratings — published 1988
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A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.07 — 440,190 ratings — published 1998
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Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.14 — 81,319 ratings — published 1974
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The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon (Hardcover)
by (shelved 11 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 3.90 — 108,492 ratings — published 2009
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The Perfect Storm: A True Story of Men Against the Sea The Perfect Storm: A True Story of Men Against the Sea (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.12 — 118,333 ratings — published 1997
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In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.17 — 117,225 ratings — published 2000
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Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 9 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.07 — 857,540 ratings — published 2012
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Eiger Dreams: Ventures Among Men and Mountains Eiger Dreams: Ventures Among Men and Mountains (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.04 — 25,300 ratings — published 1990
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In the Kingdom of Ice: The Grand and Terrible Polar Voyage of the USS Jeannette In the Kingdom of Ice: The Grand and Terrible Polar Voyage of the USS Jeannette (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.29 — 25,171 ratings — published 2014
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Miracle in the Andes: 72 Days on the Mountain and My Long Trek Home Miracle in the Andes: 72 Days on the Mountain and My Long Trek Home (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.37 — 26,101 ratings — published 2006
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Kon-Tiki Kon-Tiki (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.16 — 24,809 ratings — published 1948
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The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.17 — 194,899 ratings — published 2023
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Into Africa: The Epic Adventures of Stanley & Livingstone Into Africa: The Epic Adventures of Stanley & Livingstone (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.15 — 7,549 ratings — published 2002
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Adrift: Seventy-Six Days Lost at Sea Adrift: Seventy-Six Days Lost at Sea (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.14 — 20,577 ratings — published 1986
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Over the Edge of the World: Magellan's Terrifying Circumnavigation of the Globe Over the Edge of the World: Magellan's Terrifying Circumnavigation of the Globe (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.19 — 18,670 ratings — published 2003
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The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.21 — 75,751 ratings — published 2005
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Buried in the Sky: The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2's Deadliest Day Buried in the Sky: The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2's Deadliest Day (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.22 — 11,180 ratings — published 2012
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Skeletons on the Zahara: A True Story of Survival Skeletons on the Zahara: A True Story of Survival (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.07 — 12,123 ratings — published 2004
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Seven Years in Tibet Seven Years in Tibet (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.10 — 26,264 ratings — published 1953
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Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.39 — 995,598 ratings — published 2010
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Annapurna, First Conquest of an 8000-Meter Peak: (26,493 Feet) Annapurna, First Conquest of an 8000-Meter Peak: (26,493 Feet)
by (shelved 4 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.09 — 10,399 ratings — published 1951
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South: The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition 1914-1917 South: The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition 1914-1917 (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.20 — 11,179 ratings — published 1919
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Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 3.94 — 14,289 ratings — published 1998
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Shadow Divers Shadow Divers (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.37 — 35,409 ratings — published 2004
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The Worst Journey in the World The Worst Journey in the World (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.19 — 8,314 ratings — published 1922
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In a Sunburned Country In a Sunburned Country (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.08 — 120,354 ratings — published 2000
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Jungle: A Harrowing True Story of Survival Jungle: A Harrowing True Story of Survival (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.04 — 9,473 ratings — published 1985
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The Climb: Tragic Ambitions on Everest The Climb: Tragic Ambitions on Everest (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 3.99 — 18,106 ratings — published 1997
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438 Days: An Extraordinary True Story of Survival at Sea 438 Days: An Extraordinary True Story of Survival at Sea (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.34 — 14,876 ratings — published 2015
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Alone on the Ice: The Greatest Survival Story in the History of Exploration Alone on the Ice: The Greatest Survival Story in the History of Exploration (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 3.88 — 5,015 ratings — published 2013
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The Emerald Mile: The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon The Emerald Mile: The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.43 — 14,101 ratings — published 2013
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High Crimes: the Fate of Everest in an Age of Greed High Crimes: the Fate of Everest in an Age of Greed (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 3.74 — 3,451 ratings — published 2008
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One Man's Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey One Man's Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.36 — 9,152 ratings — published 1973
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Frozen in Time: An Epic Story of Survival and a Modern Quest for Lost Heroes of World War II Frozen in Time: An Epic Story of Survival and a Modern Quest for Lost Heroes of World War II (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 3.98 — 12,243 ratings — published 2013
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K2: Life and Death on the World's Most Dangerous Mountain K2: Life and Death on the World's Most Dangerous Mountain (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.01 — 6,851 ratings — published 2009
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Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.10 — 30,193 ratings — published 2014
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High Exposure: An Enduring Passion for Everest and Unforgiving Places High Exposure: An Enduring Passion for Everest and Unforgiving Places (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 3.93 — 3,712 ratings — published 1999
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High Adventure: The True Story of the First Ascent of Everest High Adventure: The True Story of the First Ascent of Everest (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.15 — 1,553 ratings — published 1955
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Wind, Sand and Stars Wind, Sand and Stars (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.12 — 20,709 ratings — published 1939
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To the Last Breath: A Memoir of Going to Extremes To the Last Breath: A Memoir of Going to Extremes (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 3.45 — 539 ratings — published 2012
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Blood River: A Journey to Africa’s Broken Heart Blood River: A Journey to Africa’s Broken Heart (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 3.98 — 11,960 ratings — published 2007
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Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.30 — 231,050 ratings — published 2009
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Lost in Shangri-la: A True Story of Survival, Adventure, and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II Lost in Shangri-la: A True Story of Survival, Adventure, and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 3.87 — 46,682 ratings — published 2011
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The Endurance: Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition The Endurance: Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.34 — 21,640 ratings — published 1998
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Between a Rock and a Hard Place Between a Rock and a Hard Place (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 3.85 — 23,462 ratings — published 2004
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The Snow Leopard The Snow Leopard (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 4.06 — 20,096 ratings — published 1978
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Eat, Pray, Love Eat, Pray, Love (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as non-fiction-adventure)
avg rating 3.64 — 1,829,610 ratings — published 2006
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