Adventurers and explorers Books

Fruits Of Enterprise Exhibited In The Adventures Of Belzoni In Egypt And Nubia is a book written by Giovanni Battista Belzoni in 1843. The book is a detailed account of Belzoni's adventures in Egypt and Nubia, where he explored and documented ancient...

Footloose and Free is a book written by Stephen Chalmers and published in 1912. The book is a collection of essays and stories about the author's experiences and observations while traveling around the world. Chalmers writes about his encounters with...

""Fighting The Slave-Hunters In Central Africa"" is a memoir written by Alfred James Swann, detailing his experiences and adventures during his 26 years of travel in Central Africa. The book focuses on Swann's efforts to combat the slave trade, which was...

Fifty Years A Hunter And Trapper: Experiences And Observations Of E. N. Woodcock (1913) is a memoir written by Eldred Nathaniel Woodcock, an experienced hunter and trapper who spent fifty years living in the wilderness. The book is a collection of...

This is the story of the fifty-year adventure of one man's shooting and wilderness education and how it evolved into what it is today. It started in 1958 on the south shore of Long Island, advanced through Upstate New York, North Carolina, Georgia,...

"Forty years ago I couldn't even spell balloonist, and now I are one!".Fred has transformed casual hot-air balloon landings into exciting adventures. Hit a heavy-duty construction machine; no problem, bounce off; land in a river, wade out; land in a...

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts -...

IMAGINE flying miles above the earth in a wooden airplane with no pressurization and little heat. At 30,000 feet, the outside air temperature is about-35 Fahrenheit. After a few hours, the cabin temperature drops to -20. Now imagine taking aerial...

In this memoir, Spalding recounts his experiences wandering throughout Europe as a young man in the early twentieth century. From the stunning architecture of Paris to the rugged vistas of the Alps, Spalding's journey is one of awe, introspection, and...

Experience the thrilling and daring life of Otto Julius B. Von Corvinwiersbitzki as he recounts his adventures from traveling to exotic lands, to fighting in battles, and even surviving dangerous encounters with wild animals. This autobiography will...

This book is a personal narrative written by Elias Pym Fordham, a British sailor who was shipwrecked off the coast of New York in 1829. The book provides a detailed account of his experiences during the shipwreck and his subsequent journey to New York...

Join Richmond Henty on a thrilling adventure across the Australian frontier. This action-packed memoir is full of danger, excitement and fascinating insights into Australia's early years. A must-read for fans of historical adventure stories.This work has...

This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the life and career of Henry Hudson, the English navigator who explored parts of North America in the early 17th century. The author has meticulously collected and translated the original documents...

This personal travel journal chronicles the author's journey along the Inland Passage to Alaska in 1880. A fascinating and intimate look at travel on the Pacific coast during the late 19th century.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

William Newton was a pioneering farmer and rancher who spent two decades working the harsh and unforgiving land of northern Canada. His memoir is a testament to the resilience, courage, and strength of the human spirit. Through his struggles and...

Join George Butler Earp on a thrilling adventure through the wilds of Australia. From gold mines to kangaroo hunts, his memoir is an action-packed portrait of life in Australia during the 19th century. Full of vivid characters and heart-pumping thrills,...

A biography of Finnish-Swedish explorer Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld, who led several expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic regions in the late 19th century. The book covers Nordenskiöld's life and adventures, as well as providing a detailed look at the...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

An alphabetical romp through a lifetime of hair-breadth escape, dire danger, and even bizarre and unusual misadventure. The author is an ambassador of the Kingdom of God and this has painted a target on his back for the forces of darkness from early...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Award winning team of Sean Michael Wilson and Akiko Shimojima have ventured into new territory in this, their ninth book together, on the explorer Mamiya Rinzo (間宮 林蔵) who mapped Sakhalin Island in the early years of the 19th century. "Mamiya's...

'All I wanted to do was go to sleep. And I was certain that if I did drift off, it would be for the last time.'In 1998, Paul Pritchard was struck on the head by a falling rock as he climbed a sea stack in Tasmania called the Totem Pole. Close to death,...

This is the first book of a trilogy, a true story of the earlier years of an Englishman whose business ideas attracted government ministers. When barely out of his teens, he helped to take on the pharmaceutical giants of the '60s and won.He then refused...

Even most Nepalese people have not ventured into the Dolpo and Mustang regions, which are highlighted in this travelogue.Prateek Dhakal, the country’s most renowned travelouge writer, reveals the beautiful scenery of these regions, beginning with a...

While on a weekend vacation to see their beloved LSU Tigers play, Jim and Mary T deBrueys get a call that would stop any parent's heart. "We're calling to let you know that a boat transporting your son, James, and others has gone missing." From that...

This beautifully illustrated booklet narrates a tour that begins in Ukraine and continues along the river system between Moscow and St. Petersburg. The author recounts a rich variety of cultural experiences in Kiev, Moscow, and St. Petersburg, as well as...

This is a short summary of the last 10 years of my life and what has lead me to believe I am God's Son. It has been quite the adventure and very trying at times. I believe you will find it to be quite the page turner. I will leave you with some of my...

This is a love story, an adventure and a memoir. The events take place in the early 60's, at the height of the Cold War in a Germany divided by the Iron Curtain into East and West. Berlin, situated behind the Iron Curtain, divided into 4 sectors:...

This antiquarian book contains an account of a 2000 mile canoe journey in the artic prairies - in search of Caribou. An interesting and authentic chronicle of an adventurous arctic excursion, "The Arctic Prairies - A Canoe Journey" constitutes a...

Le livre ""Jacques Cartier Sa Vie Et Ses Voyages (1890)"" �����crit par Pope, Joseph est une biographie d�����taill�����e du c�����l�����bre explorateur fran�����ais Jacques Cartier. L'auteur raconte la vie de Cartier depuis sa naissance en 1491...

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This thrilling memoir by Edward Frederick Knight tells the story of his harrowing journey across the Atlantic in a small boat. With powerful descriptions of storms, hunger, and loneliness, readers will be captivated by Knight's incredible tale of...

Découvrez la vie aventureuse de l'un des plus célèbres explorateurs du Nouveau Monde, Pierre Esprit de Radisson, depuis sa capture par les Iroquois jusqu'à ses voyages en Europe et ses relations diplomatiques avec les tribus amérindiennes.This work has...

In this memoir, George Little reflects on his twenty years at sea, recounting his personal experiences on board ships as well as his encounters with foreign cultures. From surviving a shipwreck to exploring the ports of Asia, Little's tales are sure to...

In this thrilling memoir, Keyhoe recounts his experiences as an aviator during the golden age of flight. He shares vivid descriptions of flying with legendary pilot Charles Lindbergh, as well as his own harrowing adventures in the early days of aviation...

Experience the exhilaration of risk-taking and adventure with this gripping memoir by Ela Sen. From climbing precarious rock faces to navigating turbulent whitewater rapids, Ela has always been drawn to danger. But when she is diagnosed with a...

This riveting memoir details the author's harrowing journey to South America and his subsequent shipwreck in the treacherous River La Plata. With vivid descriptions and gripping suspense, Fracker's account is a testament to the strength and resilience of...

Experience the adventures of a 19th-century merchant navigator, as recounted by his son in this captivating book. H.W.W. Cleveland's vivid descriptions of life at sea, combined with Richard J. Cleveland's colorful anecdotes and letters, make this book a...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...