By Land And Sky (1900)

By Land and Sky is a book written by John Mackenzie Bacon and published in 1900. The book is a collection of essays and articles that cover a wide range of topics related to travel and exploration. The essays are written in a lively and engaging style, and they offer readers a glimpse into the world of adventure and discovery at the turn of the 20th century.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on land travel and the second part on sky travel. The essays in the first part cover topics such as hiking in the Alps, exploring the American West, and traveling through the deserts of Africa. The second part of the book focuses on aviation and includes essays on the history of flight, the development of airships, and the future of aviation.Throughout the book, Bacon provides readers with vivid descriptions of the places he has visited and the people he has met. He also shares his own experiences and insights, offering readers a unique perspective on the world of travel and exploration.By Land and Sky is a fascinating read for anyone interested in travel, adventure, and exploration. It provides a window into a bygone era of exploration and discovery, and it offers readers a glimpse into the minds of the intrepid adventurers who helped to shape our world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.