Adventurers and explorers Books

"The Bridge-Builders" is a short story written by way of Rudyard Kipling, the renowned British author. The narrative is about in British-ruled India and centers across the construction of a railway bridge. The tale revolves across the characters...

"Abducted to Oz" is a fascinating novel co-authored by Chris Dulabone and Robert J. Evans that transports readers into a spell binding mixture of fantasy, adventure, and mystery. The tale follows the tremendous adventure of a younger protagonist, Emily,...

WORK IS IN FRENCHThis book is a reproduction of a work published before 1920 and is part of a collection of books reprinted and edited by Hachette Livre, in the framework of a partnership with the National Library of France, providing the opportunity to...

The Undaunted King Gouddaa of the Arawaks and Caribs is written by Mr. Douglas Burns and Mr. Eddison, Alric Dames, is based on an original story about a time when the ARAWAKS and CARIBS lived under one rule united by king Gouddaa in that which is...

The North Face of the Eiger was long notorious as the most dangerous climb in the Swiss Alps, one that had claimed the lives of numerous mountaineers. In February 1966, two teams – one German, the other British–American – aimed to climb...

‘A book grows rather like a snow crystal. One doesn’t write it from start to finish but, in greater or less degree, all at the same time … that is why my book is not in chronological order; for everything is of the present, held in the...

The inspiring true story of a 7,000-mile wilderness walk.If you enjoy books about mountains, solo hikes, outdoor adventures, and 'off-the-beaten-path' travel, then you've just found your next must-read.Andrew Terrill was in his mid-twenties when he...

This is all the saga of global yacht delivery crew who are the unsung glue who fill in the gap by manning and moving those boats smaller than the mega-yachts and bigger than those which the owners sail themselves. A nautical memoir about a young sailor...

"Kristina's Cache: A Memoir of Adventure and Survival is a worthy keeper. It's about the reality of settling into a new country, and Kristina's words become a beacon for those who may consider her philosophy and follow their own dreams."-Lily Amanda,...

Dr. Goodell has been a pastor for over sixty years. He has been involved in church planting in the United States, Haiti, Romania, and the former Soviet Union. Under the Reagan Administration, Guy worked with a presidential staff member, Dr. Bob Billings,...

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...

Le livre ""Voyage Au Yamunda 21 Janvier 1899-27 Juin 1899"" (1899) de Coudreau, Henri Anatole est un r�����cit de voyage en fran�����ais. Il raconte l'exp�����dition de l'auteur en Amazonie, du 21 janvier 1899 au 27 juin 1899, dans la r�����gion du...

Twenty Years Before The Mast Or Life In The Forecastle: Being The Experience And Voyages Of Nicholas Peter Isaacs is a memoir written by Nicholas Peter Isaacs in 1845. The book is an account of Isaacs' experiences as a sailor during the early 19th...

Two Bird Lovers In Mexico is a book written by C. William Beebe and was first published in 1905. The book is a travelogue that chronicles the author's bird-watching adventures in Mexico alongside his companion, E. H. Richardson. Beebe was a renowned...

To Mont Blanc: And Back Again (1854) is a travelogue written by Walter White. The book chronicles White's journey from London to the Alps, specifically Mont Blanc, and back again. White describes the various landscapes, people, and cultures he encounters...

""Three Days On The White Mountains"" is a book written by Benjamin Lincoln Ball, detailing his perilous adventure on Mount Washington during October 25-27, 1855. The book is a first-hand account of Ball's experiences during the three-day expedition,...

Thirty-Six Years Of A Seafaring Life is a memoir written by An Old Quarter Master, originally published in 1839. The book is a personal account of the author's life at sea, spanning 36 years of his seafaring career. The memoir begins with the author's...

The Modern Babes In The Wood: Or Summerings In The Wilderness is a book written by H. Perry Smith in 1872. It is a narrative of two young girls, Edith and Gertrude, who embark on a summer adventure in the wilderness with their father and uncle. The book...

The Log Of My Leisure Hours is a book written by Old Sailor and originally published in 1872. The book is a collection of stories and anecdotes from the author's experiences as a sailor, detailing his adventures at sea and his observations of life on...

""The Life and Adventures of the Celebrated Walking Stewart"" is a fascinating book that tells the story of a man named John Stewart, who was known for his incredible walking abilities and his travels throughout the world. The book is written by a...

Lone Life V1-2: A Year In The Wilderness is a two-volume book written by Parker Gillmore and first published in 1875. The book is an account of Gillmore's experiences living alone in the wilderness for a year, where he built a cabin and lived off the...

Rifle and Romance in the Indian Jungle: A Record of Thirteen Years is a memoir written by Alexander Inglis Robertson Glasfurd, published in 1906. The book details the author's experiences as a big game hunter and explorer in the jungles of India during...

Richard F. Burton V2: His Early, Private And Public Life, With An Account Of His Travels And Explorations (1887) is a biography of the renowned British explorer, Richard Francis Burton. The book is written by Francis Hitchman and covers Burton's early...

Tales of a Rambler is a collection of stories written by Henry Courtney Selous and published in 1836. The book contains a series of short tales that follow the adventures of a character known as the Rambler, who travels through various parts of England...

The Shaybacks In Camp: Ten Summers Under Canvas is a book written by Samuel June Barrows and first published in 1887. The book is a memoir of Barrows' experiences as a member of the Shaybacks, a group of young men who spent ten summers camping in the...

Mr. Dunn Browne's Experiences In Foreign Parts is a travelogue written by an American author, Dunn Browne, in 1857. The book is a collection of his experiences during his travels to various countries in Europe and the Middle East. Browne's writing style...

The Wild Huntsman: A Legend Of The Hartz is a book written by Julius Wolff and published in 1905. The story is set in the Hartz Mountains of Germany and revolves around the legend of the Wild Huntsman, a ghostly figure who is said to lead a group of...

The Legend of Multnomah Falls is a book written by Susan Williamson Smith and published in 1905. The book is a retelling of the Native American legend that explains the origin of Multnomah Falls, a natural wonder located in the Columbia River Gorge in...

The Early Life Of Old Jack: A Sea Tale is a novel written by William Henry Giles Kingston and was first published in 1859. The story follows the life of Jack, a young boy who grows up in a coastal village in England during the 18th century. Jack is...

""Relation du voyage du Cap-Verd"" est un livre �����crit par Alexis de Saint-L����� en 1637. Ce livre raconte le voyage de Saint-L����� vers les �����les du Cap-Vert, situ�����es au large de la c�����te ouest de l'Afrique. Il d�����crit les paysages,...

""Narrative Of An Expedition From Tripoli In Barbary, To The Western Frontier Of Egypt In 1817"" is a book written by Paolo Della Cella and Anthony Aufrere, first published in 1822. The book is a detailed account of an expedition undertaken by the...

An Old Sailor's Yarns is a collection of maritime tales written by Nathaniel Ames and published in 1835. The book features a series of stories told by an old sailor who regales his listeners with thrilling accounts of his adventures at sea. These tales...

An Englishman�������s Life In India: Or Travel And Adventure In The East (1853) is a book written by Henry Moses. The book is a memoir of his life in India as an Englishman. It describes his travels and adventures in the East, including his experiences...

African Native Notes and Reminiscences is a memoir written by Frederick Courteney Selous, a renowned African big-game hunter and explorer. Published in 1908, the book provides a vivid account of Selous' experiences in Africa, particularly his...

With Wit, Grit, and $100...a hitchhiking adventure  that transcends miles and memories beginsIn the summer of 1972, the open road beckoned best friends, nineteen-year-old Barry Johnson and twenty-year-old Bobby Young. Carrying backpacks with...

He was sort of out-of-control from the moment he hit the ground running. Beginning life as the Dennis-the-Menace kid growing up in Santa Clara, California, to Alaska Master Guide License #110, Jerry Jacques has lived his life one adventure after another,...

Esta novela es la continuación de la sexta novela de E Mora un regreso gris, mientras aquella el riesgo extremo era una convicción, en esta el peligro lo constituye las libélulas, por muy inocentes, se convierten en una madeja de situaciones y emociones...

Vagabond Memoirs combines travel and memoir-the linear, horizontal travels to another geographic space and the vertical one of Karber's coming of age interior life. The book begins with a road trip to his ancestral home in the piney woods of Arkansas,...

A Journey into the Abyss: Exploring Earth's Deepest Ocean TrenchHave you ever wondered what mysteries lie beneath the surface of the ocean, specifically in the deepest, darkest corners of the Mariana Trench? Are you yearning to embark on an extraordinary...

On a frigid November night at high tide, a young woman unties the dock lines and watches the land recede as the sailboat she's standing on floats out to sea. She has a jacket, a scarf, and a deep need to reinvent herself. Living Tidal is part adventure,...

Dirt and Dust is the tumultuous story of circumstances surrounding the death of a family member, told by eighteen-year-old Riley and his mum, Amelia, who rode 1400-kilometres on dirt bikes to the tip of Cape York, Queensland-the most northern point of...

An escape on foot from captivity in France in 1810, the attempted murder of a young wife in New Zealand and a heroic death in the Transvaal in 1880 are just three of the extraordinary stories recounted in Sailors, Settlers & Sinners. Beginning in the...

NOW DISCONTINUED AND REPLACED DUE TO ISSUES WITH THE PRINTING COMPANY! REPLACED WITH ISBN 978-1-915414-16-8Originally released in 1976 by Kung-Fu Monthly, The Secret Art of Bruce Lee represented a milestone in the history of the martial arts. At the time...

Brewer discovers that Alaska is like nowhere else and finds himself unexpectedly in love with bush Alaska - the land, its people and their stories.   Although he’s a city boy and a lawyer, he learns to fly a ski plane so that he can...