Adventurers and explorers Books

Journalist Henry M. Stanley details his journey to Central Africa to find the missing explorer David Livingstone. The book includes his experiences with African tribes and the search for the source of the Nile. This thrilling account of adventure and...

Ce livre examine l'histoire controversée de Christophe Colomb, explorateur célèbre du Nouveau Monde. L'auteur explore les différentes théories autour de la vie de Colomb et analyse les sources historiques disponibles pour essayer de démêler le vrai du...

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...

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...

A real-life modern Musical Mission of Peace into Baghdad: American couple put their hearts on the line and invade Iraq by singing popular Arabic music on the streets of Baghdad as the US Marines invade with weaponry in the spring of 2003. They give...

LA VERDADERA HISTORIA DE UN VIAJE INFERNAL A MÉXICO En el verano de 1978, Paul Wilson, de veintiún años, aprovecha la oportunidad de unirse a dos iconos locales en un viaje de surf de ensueño a México continental, sin saber que su destino final se...

Since the year 1620, when the Mayflower washed up on the beach at Plymouth Rock, there has been a Perkins on the loose in this country. This is the story of one such Perkins. Born when he was very young Perkins came to fruition in the rural cow pastures...

In 1801, the Canadian government set up a lifesaving establishment on Sable Island.Somebody had to be in charge. That's how the role of Superintendent of Sable Island came to be. In the early 1800s, the Darby family found work running the supply...

Discover an Astonishing True Story Of Daring and Courage: A Real-Life Tarzan's Solo Travel Journey Across The Coral SeaMichael Fomenko is no stranger to adversity. Shut out of the Commonwealth Games for financial and political reasons at the ripe age of...

A member of the Cuban Resistance, Antonio de León was arrested on the day of the Bay of Pigs invasion and imprisoned in the fort of El Morro. He escaped execution and immigrated to the US, only to return to try and rescue his family from Cuba. When his...

Through much laughter and confusion, and some tears, these are stories of pipeline construction, geological tent camps, fishing, flying, the Alaska-Canada Highway, bears, moose, the end of the road, and other adventures of an Alaskan Woman. Janet's best...

"Is it a true story?" is the perennial query of children at their mother or father's knee. These well-told thrilling tales about real children by Mrs. Hayden will fascinate both young and old through the practical lesson of life they teach...

Fishing, Rivers, Nature, Life, and God...Jim Larsen has been a fisherman and adventurer since childhood. Throughout life's ups and downs, his relationship with nature and fishing have sustained and inspired him. Fish On! is the story of Jim's...

God can do anything He wants in the life of any person at any time. It is amazing how He can take a cowboy with no real desire in life other than just to survive and put him in places that he never could have dreamed. How God can be there in situations...

Living in a reed hut on Taveuni--the "garden isle" of Fiji--the author studied the native language and carefully observed their traditions until he was accepted as a (somewhat unusual) member of the village. Despite five cyclones the summer of 1985,...

From an early age, Brice H. Goldsborough exhibited an unending curiosity about the world around him; he was interested in almost anything mechanical, was inquisitive about weather patterns, and yearned to know more about aerodynamics. This lifelong quest...

The Adventurer The Autobiography of Herbert Grove Dorsey III is the story of many adventures on land, sea and air of the protagonist, who started early in life with an abiding faith that the creator would watch over him until the end and that death was...

The ONLY AUTHORIZED Biography, blessed by her son, Don Gallery.ENDORSEMENTS: Actress Ann B. Davis ~ Hometown Historian (Parsons, KS) ~Co-Founders of the Gale Storm Appreciation Society, Edd Bayes & Ron BakerTHE MOST COMPLETE CAREER LISTING ANYWHERE ~...

Fall in love with the simple life in paradise.Jewish Afghan families immigrate through Iran to Israel and America in hostile wartimes.Accompany the author, Michael Cohen, on his self-made spiritual voyage through historic generations. In this novel, he...

Just like the title suggests, this book discloses a great portion of my life. I use it teach what I have learned. Too many great experiences involving personal risks and dangers make me feel responsible for sharing this of my life with you. Every...

Fridtjof Nansen's Farthest North V2, Part 2: Being The Record Of A Voyage Of Exploration Of The Ship Fram 1893-1896 (1897) is a book that chronicles the incredible journey of the Norwegian explorer, Fridtjof Nansen, and his crew aboard the ship Fram. The...

The Way Of The Mountains is a book written by Elias Hershey Sneath in 1916. It is a comprehensive guide to mountain climbing and explores the techniques, equipment, and mindset required to successfully climb mountains. The book covers a wide range of...

The Storied Sea is a novel written by Susan Elston Wallace and published in 1883. The book is set in a small coastal town in New England and follows the lives of several characters who are connected through their relationships with the sea. The novel...

The Shipwreck and Adventures of Monsieur Pierre Viaud is a book written by Pierre Viaud himself in 1771. It tells the story of his life as a captain of a ship and his incredible journey through a shipwreck and various adventures. Monsieur Pierre Viaud...

The Rugged Way is a non-fiction book written by Harold Morton Kramer and published in 1911. The book is a memoir of Kramer's experiences as a young man living and working in the rugged and isolated regions of the western United States during the late...

This book is a memoir of John Lathrop Mathews, a sailor and adventurer who spent many years exploring the waters of the world. It includes stories of his travels, his encounters with different cultures, and his experiences as a sailor. This book will...

A memoir of the author's experiences as a turtle trapper in Florida, detailing the techniques he used and the challenges he faced in this trade.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of...

This thrilling first-hand account of life among the indigenous peoples of the Rocky Mountains is a classic of American adventure literature. With vivid descriptions of hunting, fishing, and survival in the wilderness, this book is a must-read for anyone...

This gripping biography tells the inspiring story of David Livingstone, the Scottish explorer and missionary who blazed a trail across Africa in the mid-19th century. With detailed accounts of Livingstone's travels, exploits, and discoveries, as well as...

Take a journey across the oceans with George Davis as he shares his captivating life story in Recollections of a Sea Wanderer's Life. As a seaman who has sailed in various capacities around the world under different maritime nations, Davis provides a...

Alpheus Hyatt Verrill's An American Crusoe is a thrilling true story of survival and adventure, chronicling the author's experiences living alone on a desert island off the coast of South America. Armed only with a jackknife, Verrill must fend for...

This gripping memoir traces the extraordinary life and career of Sir Fleming Sandford, legendary explorer, scientist, and adventurer. From his early expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic to his groundbreaking discoveries in the field of astronomy,...

Embark on a journey to the heart of Australia's tropical wilderness in this thrilling and insightful memoir. Written by Gilbert White, one of the first European settlers in North Queensland, this book offers a unique perspective on the challenges and...

Join Henry George Burgess on a exhilarating voyage through the southern seas in this thrilling memoir. From confronting dangerous marine life to weathering the harsh realities of life aboard a whaling ship, Burgess's story offers a rare glimpse into a...

Sam Darling was a successful businessman in the early 20th century, but he also had a passion for travel and adventure. In his memoir, he regales readers with tales of his exploits in various parts of the world, from hunting big game in Africa to...

This book is a fascinating glimpse into the life of John Ledyard, a noted explorer and adventurer from the late 18th century. Compiled from Ledyard's own journals and correspondence, the book covers his travels across America, Europe, and Asia, and...

In this memoir, William Martin Conway recounts his travels through the Swiss Alps in the late 19th century. He describes the rugged beauty of the landscape, the challenges of the climb, and his encounters with the people and cultures of the region. But...

This is a thrilling first-hand account of William Nevens' adventures at sea over the course of forty years. From battling pirates to being shipwrecked in the Pacific, Nevens' memoir is filled with exciting and harrowing tales of his life on the high seas...

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...

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...