--- product_id: 199659 title: "Lost in Shangri-La" price: "115.85 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/199659-lost-in-shangri-la store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Untouched Jungle Survival #78 NYT Bestseller #70,256 WWII Military Aviation #46 Lost in Shangri-La **Price:** 115.85 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ✈️📚 Unlock the untold WWII rescue saga that everyone’s talking about! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Lost in Shangri-La - **How much does it cost?** 115.85 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/199659-lost-in-shangri-la) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Dive into a Forgotten WWII Epic:** Experience the thrilling true story of a lost plane and a daring rescue mission in the South Pacific. - • **Encounter a Lost Tribe Like Never Before:** Discover the first contact with an ancient, isolated tribe—an extraordinary anthropological moment. - • **Award-Winning Narrative by Mitchell Zuckoff:** From a Boston Globe veteran, a masterfully told story that rivals top military history bestsellers. - • **Perfect for History Buffs & Adventure Seekers:** Join thousands of readers captivated by survival, danger, and discovery in a jungle time forgot. - • **Authentic Survivor Accounts & Declassified Intel:** Based on survivor journals, original footage, and newly released documents for unmatched historical depth. ## Overview Lost in Shangri-La is a New York Times bestselling true story chronicling a WWII plane crash in an uncharted South Pacific jungle, the survivors’ harrowing ordeal, and the unprecedented rescue mission. Written by award-winning journalist Mitchell Zuckoff, it combines declassified documents, survivor journals, and original footage to bring this extraordinary chapter of military and exploration history vividly to life. ## Description A New York Times bestseller, the extraordinary World War II mission to rescue survivors of a U.S. military plane crash in an isolated corner of the South Pacific, and the ancient indigenous tribe members that aided those stranded on the ground in this "Shangri-La." Award-winning former Boston Globe reporter Mitchell Zuckoff unleashes the exhilarating, untold story of an extraordinary World War II rescue mission, where a plane crash in the South Pacific plunged a trio of U.S. military personnel into a land that time forgot. This true survival story will captivate fans of Hampton Sides’ Ghost Soldiers , Marcus Luttrell’s Lone Survivor , and David Grann’s The Lost Cityof Z , who will be captivated by Zuckoff’s masterfully recounted, all-true story of danger, daring, determination, and discovery in jungle-clad New Guinea during the final days of WWII. Based on declassified documents, a survivor’s journal, and original film footage, this gripping work of military history brings a forgotten chapter of the war to vivid life. A WWII Aviation Disaster: The harrowing true story of the Gremlin Special, a C-47 transport plane, lost in an uncharted region of Dutch New Guinea during a sightseeing flight gone wrong. Survival Against the Odds: Follows Corporal Margaret Hastings and two fellow survivors as they endure horrific injuries, gangrene, and the dangers of a jungle that time forgot. First Contact with a Lost Tribe: An incredible account of the survivors’ encounter with a prehistoric tribe, reputed to be cannibals, who had never before seen the outside world. The Impossible Rescue: The gripping, high-stakes mission to find the survivors and the daring glider snatch operation devised to pull them from the isolated valley known as Shangri-La. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #70,256 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #46 in Military Aviation History (Books) #78 in Expeditions & Discoveries World History (Books) #240 in World War II History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 6,630 Reviews | ## Images ![Lost in Shangri-La - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/714VnjKTvzL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by S***E on November 3, 2014* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***S on December 11, 2014* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by B***Y on February 15, 2020* --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/199659-lost-in-shangri-la](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/199659-lost-in-shangri-la) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-07-03*