Ontheroad Llibres publishes Shackleton Odyssey in Valencian

Ontheroad Llibres, a new publishing house in Valencia, Spain, released the first Valencian translation of Alfred Lansing's classic non-fiction work about Ernest Shackleton.

The publication features a translation by Carles Morera and illustrations by Jaume Chornet. This release marks the first time the 1959 book, which chronicles the Antarctic expedition of 1914 to 1916, has appeared in the Valencian language.

The book tells the story of how Shackleton and his crew survived after their ship, the Endurance, was crushed by ice. After the vessel sank, Shackleton reorganized his mission to ensure every crew member returned home alive. The narrative details the harrowing journey where six men sailed a small boat called the Caird across the world's most dangerous seas for 16 days to reach South Georgia.

Felip Bens, the founder of Ontheroad Llibres, chose this work to represent the publisher's commitment to the Valencian language. The publisher named itself after Jack Kerouac's On the Road to symbolize the importance of the journey itself. The edition includes high-quality production elements, such as hardcovers and watercolors by Chornet, to honor the literary legacy of Lansing's reportage.