This gripping collection features the stories of Marco Polo, Ernest Shackleton, Amelia Earhart, Thor Heyerdahl, and Neil Armstrong. Each of these individuals became a legend for their tenacity and courage, and each chased a dream considered unreachable or even impossible by the society of their time. This is an exceptional overview of the lives and achievements of five travelers and indefatigable heroes.
This gripping collection features the stories of Marco Polo, Ernest Shackleton, Amelia Earhart, Thor Heyerdahl, and Neil Armstrong. Each of these individuals became a legend for their tenacity and courage, and each chased a dream considered unreachable or even impossible by the society of their time. This is an exceptional overview of the lives and achievements of five travelers and indefatigable heroes.
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