Books By Buddy Levy
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My New Book Empire of Ice and Stone is NOW available!“Against the backdrop of incomprehensible Arctic Ocean survival at the close of the age of exploration, Buddy Levy contrasts the consequences of men’s motives for leadership in a page-turning life-and-death epic that is so detailed and so well-developed that a reader can feel the frozen brine of an open lead in mid-winter pack ice, the gnawing pit of starvation, and the heart-warming compassion of a ship’s captain who will stop at nothing to save the men, women, children, and animals for whom he is responsible.” ―Roman Dial, adventurer and national bestselling author of The Adventurer’s Son
My New Book Empire of Ice and Stone is available at the following outlets in hardcover, Kindle or e-book, and Audio: Amazon Barnes & Noble BAM Macmillan Publishers Indie Bound |
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River of Darkness: Francisco Orellana and the Deadly First Voyage Through the AmazonWith a new introduction, the acclaimed author of Conquistador and Labyrinth of Ice charts one of history’s greatest adventures of discovery, a legendary 16th-century explorer’s death-defying navigation of the Amazon, river of darkness and pathway to gold―the first complete exploration of the world’s largest river by a European.
"In this fluid account, Levy narrates the story of the conquistadors who become the first Europeans to navigate the length of the Amazon River. After plundering the Inca empire, Gonzalo Pizarro and Francisco Orellana set out from Quito with an expedition of soldiers and Indian slaves in search of El Dorado. The two explorers became separated and the expedition quickly became lost in the jungle, then decimated by disease, starvation, and native attacks. Desperate, Orellana and the remaining conquistadors built a large boat and sailed downriver..." -- Publishers Weekly Available for purchase here: Amazon Barnes & Noble Books-A-Million IndieBound Powells Now Available in audio, purchase here. |
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Labyrinth of Ice - an Amazon Editor's Pick Best History
"In Labyrinth of Ice: The Triumphant and Tragic Greely Polar Expedition, author Buddy Levy offers an engaging, superbly written, and meticulously researched chronicle of the Greely expedition that proves it is one of the most engaging adventure narratives ever. With cinematic prose, great economy of language, and vivid descriptions, Levy places readers in the middle of the action and makes them see the snow, feel the hunger and the tension, and hear the cracking of the ice, which the men called "the Devil's symphony." More than a nonfiction book about an expedition, Labyrinth of Ice reads like an outstanding script for an action movie. Labyrinth of Ice is a riveting, engaging read packed with superhuman feats, incredible journeys, amazing discoveries, tension, heartbreak, and constant danger. It is also a true tale — and that makes it a book that demands to be read."
-Gabino Iglesias, NP An excerpt from the Adventure Journal 'Labyrinth of Ice' Takes You on Harrowing Journey to Farthest North Check it out HERE: https://www.adventure-journal.com/2019/12/labyrinth-of-ice/ Available for purchase from the following: Amazon Barnes & Noble Books-A-Million IndieBound Powells |
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No Barriers: The Young Adult AdaptationThis special edition of No Barriers introduces kids to the incredible true story of Erik's most terrifying journey: solo kayaking the thunderous whitewater of the Grand Canyon as a blind man. “A wonderful tribute to the greatness of the human spirit.” --Kirkus Reviews Read an excerpt Available for purchase from the following: Amazon Barnes & Noble Books-A-Million IndieBound Apple Books |
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No Barriers: A Blind Man's Journey to Kayak the Grand Canyon"No Barriers does more than chronicle a magnificent and seemingly impossible journey through the heart of the Grand Canyon. It offers a shining testament to the truth that both on rivers and in life, it is within the pockets of turbulence―the places where chaos reigns greatest― that discovery, wisdom, and growth await. Weihenmayer's powers of discernment are acute, startling, and deeply inspirational."
- Kevin Fedarko, New York Times bestselling author of The Emerald Mile "An inspiration to other blind people and plenty of us folks who can see just fine." - Jon Krakauer, New York Time bestselling author of Into Thin Air Available for purchase here: Amazon Barnes & Noble Books-A-Million IndieBound Powells |
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Geronimo: Leadership Strategies of an American Warrior"In the hands of Leach and Levy, the story of this brilliant Apache leader comes into sharp focus, both in their narrative of his life and in spirited commentaries on its meaning... Leach is a coach, yes, and a great one. But he is no ordinary coach. He is also a scholar; he knows what he is talking about. [Leach] has always dipped into history to motivate his players and his record speaks for itself."
- S. C. Gwynne, author of Empire of the Summer Moon Available for purchase here: Amazon Barnes & Noble Books-A-Million IndieBound Powells |
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Conquistador: Hernán Cortés, King Montezuma, and the Last Stand of the Aztecs“The clash of these two empires is the tragic tale of conquest and defeat, of colonization and resistance, of empires won and civilizations lost—and of the remarkable and violent confluence of two empires previously unknown to each other. This confluence of cultures in 1519 is the unbelievable story of one of the greatest conquerors history has ever known, the complex leader of the ancient civilization he would destroy, and the cataclysmic battle that would be the end of one world and the making of a new one.” --From Conquistador, Introduction
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American Legend: The Real-Life Adventures of David CrockettDavid Crockett was an adventurer, a pioneer, and a media-savvy national celebrity. In his short-but-distinguished lifetime, this charismatic frontiersman won three terms as a US congressman and a presidential nomination. His 1834 memoir enjoyed frenzied sales and prompted the first-ever "official" book tour for its enormously popular author. Down-to-earth, heroic, and independent to a fault, the real Crockett became lost in his own hype, and he's been overshadowed by a larger-than-life, pop-culture character in a coonskin cap.
Now, American Legend debunks the tall tales to reveal the fascinating truth of Crockett's hardscrabble childhood, his near-death experiences, his unlikely rise to Congress, and the controversial last stand at the Alamo that mythologized him beyond recognition. In this beautifully written narrative, Crockett emerges as never before: a rugged individual, a true American original, and an enduring symbol of the Western frontier. Available for purchase here: Amazon Barnes & Noble Books-A-Million IndieBound Powells |
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Echoes on Rimrock: In Pursuit of the Chukar PartridgeFrom memories of heading into early twilight to go hunt with his father to stories of pursuing the chukar partridge in the dead of winter, author and avid hunter, Buddy Levy, presents a lyrical and honest look at the world of hunting the chukar partridge. ""Chukar hunting combines the best of all upland game bird pursuit into one challenging package: gorgeous, complicated, strong flying birds, physically and psychologically demanding terrain, and difficult and rewarding dog work. What else is there?
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