Tag: adventure
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Into the Amazon by Larry Rohter
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Into the Amazon: This dude did not like sleeping in his own bed. Quick synopsis: The biography of Cândido Rondon who was a Brazilian explorer and about 20 other things. Fact for Non-History People: Rondon took Teddy Roosevelt on an expedition through the Amazon where all of them almost died. Fact…
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Lost in Shangri-La by Mitchell Zuckoff
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Lost in Shangri-La: Wait until you get to the unneeded male nudity. Quick synopsis: Story of an airplane crash during World War II in New Guinea. The survivors of the crash are caught in a valley which will require an ingenious exit strategy. Fun Fact Non-History People Will Like: A drunk…