--- product_id: 199659 title: "Lost in Shangri-La" price: "₹ 2922" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/199659-lost-in-shangri-la store_origin: IN region: India --- # 2011 Acclaimed Historical Non-Fiction True WWII New Guinea Expedition Bestseller #73 Military Aviation Lost in Shangri-La **Price:** ₹ 2922 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the untold WWII survival epic everyone’s talking about! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Lost in Shangri-La - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 2922 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/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 - • **Award-Winning Bestseller:** Join thousands of readers who rated it 4.3 stars and counting. - • **Cultural & Emotional Depth:** Explore complex human emotions and cultural clashes beyond the crash site. - • **Unrivaled True Rescue Story:** Experience the gripping survival saga of WWII’s most remote crash rescue. - • **Meticulous Research & Authenticity:** Dive into decades of firsthand accounts, native oral histories, and expert analysis. - • **Perfect for History & Adventure Buffs:** A compelling blend of military aviation, exploration, and human endurance. ## Overview Lost in Shangri-La by Mitchell Zuckoff is a critically acclaimed 2011 historical non-fiction bestseller that chronicles the harrowing true story of three WWII survivors stranded in the remote jungles of New Guinea. Combining meticulous research, firsthand survivor accounts, and native oral traditions, this book offers a deeply emotional and authentic narrative of survival, rescue, and cultural encounter, making it a must-read for history enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. ## 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 | #124,913 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #78 in Military Aviation History (Books) #80 in Expeditions & Discoveries World History (Books) #337 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.in/products/199659-lost-in-shangri-la](https://www.desertcart.in/products/199659-lost-in-shangri-la) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-05-03*