Alfred Lansing
Born in 1921
Alfred Lansing was an American journalist and author best known for his book "Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage." Born in Chicago, Lansing served in the US Navy during World War II, receiving a Purple Heart for his service.
After the war, he attended North Park College and Northwestern University.
Lansing's career in journalism included writing for Collier's magazine and working as an editor for Time, Inc. Books.
His interest in polar exploration led him to become a member of the Scott Polar Research Institute in Cambridge, England.
Lansing's meticulous research and compelling narrative style in "Endurance" established him as a respected author in the field of historical non-fiction.
