Travel and holiday Books

This work by FRANÇOIS PONCETTON was originally published in French in 1924, the format at the time was such that the image plates were placed as an appendix and it was therefore necessary to flip from the description at one end of the book to the image...

Kate Chopin (born Katherine O'Flaherty; February 8, 1850 - August 22, 1904) was an American author of short stories and novels based in Louisiana. She is considered by scholars to have been a forerunner of American 20th-century feminist authors of...

è con immenso piacere che vi presento il mio nuovo libro sul Daito Ryu Jujutsu, frutto di anni di studio e passione. Un vero e proprio viaggio nel cuore di un'arte marziale che affonda le sue radici nella storia dei samurai.Attraverso le pagine di questo...

Being a professional driver in the UK is no easy task. Long hours on the road, tight deadlines, traffic stress, and extended time away from home can all take a significant toll on your physical and mental wellbeing. The Wellbeing Handbook for UK...

Discover the compelling parallel lines of development between the United States and Brazil. This insightful book explores why these two New World giants, despite shared geographical scale and Western Christian heritage, have charted different courses in...

Christabel Choi enters South Korea as a student in 1989 with a copy of the Communist Manifesto among the books in her bag. She doesn't realize that it could get her-or anyone she might lend it to-arrested or disappeared.She soon finds herself the only...

Featuring stories by: Amy Argetsinger, Leon Dash, Eddie Dean, David Finkel, Marc Fisher, Linda Greenhouse, Walt Harrington, Wil Haygood, Philip Kennicott, Howard Means, Luke Mullins, Maureen Orth, John Pekkanen, David Remnick, James "Scotty" Barrett...

It's 2001 and technology startups are melting down faster than the polar ice caps, including the telecom company where Marilyn Carr had been employed for barely four months. With an eye-watering mortgage on her fixer-upper house in downtown Toronto,...

What happens when blunt meets gezelligheid?Armed with good intentions and a broken bike, Dimitrios and Eleni - a Greek couple new to the Netherlands - join countless internationals stumbling through kringverjaardags, King's Day chaos, and the...

Austin is the live music capital of the world, and this is proven every week of the year, where a minimum of forty venues have live musicians seven nights a week. I have my favorites, but keep discovering new places, and that is part of the magic of...

Wade Adams stood in the cramped cabin of a chartered plane, the engine's roar drowning out his racing thoughts as the deserted island of Bludraven loomed ahead through the creeping fog. His heart pounded with a mixture of anticipation and dread-this...

Lead By Example; Isn't that what they say for leaving NO MAN WOMEN OR CHILD BEHIND When leading a pack or is it the pack?I don't remember.. Do you ?

"Non so quando arriverà quella ribellione"Я не знаю, когда произойдет это восстание."nulla dice che la ribellione non possa avvenire tra una settimana"Ничто не говорит о том, что восстание не может произойти через неделю"oppure la ribellione potrebbe...

"Non so quando arriverà quella ribellione"„Не знам кога ще дойде този бунт""nulla dice che la ribellione non possa avvenire tra una settimana"„нищо не казва, че бунтът не може да е след седмица""oppure la ribellione potrebbe arrivare tra cento anni"„или...

Voyage a Saint-Domingue, pendant les années 1788, 1789 et 1790; Volume 1 offers a fascinating glimpse into the French colony of Saint-Domingue (modern-day Haiti) during the tumultuous years leading up to the Haitian Revolution. Authored by...

Sholes' Directory of Danville, Bloomsburg and Berwick, PA. 1904-1905 offers a detailed snapshot of life in these Pennsylvania communities at the turn of the 20th century. Compiled by A. E. Sholes, this directory provides invaluable insights into the...

"Illustrations of Japanese Life" offers a captivating glimpse into late 19th-century Japan through a series of meticulously crafted photographs. Compiled by Kazumasa Ogawa and S. Takashima, this collection showcases the daily lives, customs, and...

"Mappa de Portugal, antigo e moderno," a comprehensive two-volume study of Portugal, is a significant historical and geographical resource. Originally authored by João Baptista de Castro, this third edition, revised and expanded by Manoel Bernardes...

"Etchings of the East" offers a captivating glimpse into Asia at the beginning of the 20th century through the eyes of John Monroe Moore. This collection showcases a series of evocative etchings that capture the essence of various Eastern locales,...

Les voyageurs du 19e siècle, by Jules Verne, offers a captivating glimpse into the world of 19th-century travel. This collection of essays explores the experiences and perspectives of travelers during a transformative period in history. Verne's...

Le Saguenay et la vallée du Lac St. Jean; étude historique, géographique, industrielle et agricole by Arthur Buies, published in 1880, offers a detailed examination of the Saguenay and Lac St. Jean region of Quebec. This historical...

Narración del viaje por la cordillera de los Andes recounts Roberto Proctor's journey through the Andes Mountains. This historical travel narrative provides a vivid account of South America in the late 19th or early 20th century. The book details the...

Rediscover the charm and wit of early 20th-century France with Tristan Bernard's "Les veillées du chauffeur". This captivating collection encompasses short stories, insightful essays, and vivid travel accounts, offering a delightful glimpse into...

"The Art of Living in London, a Poem" by James Smith offers a fascinating glimpse into the social customs and daily life of 19th-century London. Through vivid verse, Smith captures the essence of the bustling metropolis, portraying its unique characters,...

L'Algérie, Volume 1, by Jean Jacques Baude, offers a detailed historical and political overview of Algeria during the early years of French colonial rule. Written in French, this volume provides insights into the administrative, social, and...

This is a facsimile edition of "Calcoen, a Dutch Narrative of the Second Voyage of Vasco Da Gama to Calicut," originally printed in Antwerp circa 1504. The book offers a firsthand account of Vasco Da Gama's second voyage to Calicut (present-day...

"Observations Sur Les Routes Qui Conduisent Du Danube à Constantinople à Travers Le Balcon Ou Mont Hœmus, Par Le Lieut.-Gén. Conte De T***." offers a fascinating historical perspective on travel and military routes in the Balkan...

Um Den Suezkanal (Around the Suez Canal) offers a fascinating historical account of travel and trade through one of the world's most important waterways. Written in German and published around 1916, Richard Förster's work provides a snapshot of the Suez...

"Lembranças de Matto Grosso" is a captivating memoir by Maria do Carmo de Mello Rego, offering a unique glimpse into life in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso during the late 19th century. Written in Portuguese, this historical account provides vivid...

Kitb ghun al-bn f takh al-buldn is an historical Arabic text likely published around 1883. This book provides an account of various countries and regions, offering insights into the geography and history of the Middle East and potentially other areas. As...

Det ny Sibirien (The New Siberia) by Holger Rosenberg (Craal) offers a vivid depiction of Siberia at the dawn of the 20th century, focusing on the transformative effects of the Trans-Siberian Railway. This account paints a picture of a burgeoning land of...

Description de l'Afrique, written by Jean Leon Africanus, offers a rich and detailed account of the African continent as it was known in the 16th century. Originally written in Arabic, then translated into Tuscan, this French edition provides valuable...

Das Buch der Länder (The Book of Countries) by Istakhri, a 10th-century Persian geographer, is a significant work in the field of Islamic geography. Building upon the earlier work of Abu Zayd al-Balkhi, Istakhri provides a detailed description of the...

El Perú, Volume 5, by Antonio Raimondi, offers a detailed historical and geographical exploration of Peru in the late 19th century. Written in Spanish, this volume provides invaluable insights into the country's diverse landscapes, resources, and...

"Au Congo belge" offers a vivid glimpse into the Belgian Congo in the early 20th century. Maurice Calmeyn recounts his experiences with elephant hunting, providing detailed observations of the native populations and the colonial administration. The...

"The Banks of the Nile" offers a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century Egypt through the eyes of John A. Todd. More than a mere travelogue, this work provides rich descriptions of the landscapes, people, and cultural practices along the Nile River...

"Aus Rätiens Natur und Alpenwelt" offers a glimpse into the natural beauty of the Swiss Alps as seen through the eyes of Christian Tarnuzzer. Illustrated with evocative pen drawings by Ch. Conradin, this work captures the essence of the region's...

Bibliotheca Geographorum Arabicorum, Volume 5, presents a critical edition of geographical texts by Arab scholars. This volume, part of a larger series, offers invaluable insights into the medieval Islamic world's understanding of geography, cartography,...

Gênes, written by Jean de Foville, offers a captivating glimpse into the city of Genoa at the beginning of the 20th century. This historical account explores the rich tapestry of Genoese life, from its bustling port and maritime traditions to its...

"Dolinami rzek: Opisy podróży wzduz Niemna, Wisy, Bugu i Biebrzy" is a travelogue by Zygmunt Gloger, originally published in 1903. The book details the author's journeys along the Neman (Niemen), Vistula (Wisła), Bug, and Biebrza rivers, offering...

Från Sveriges storhetstid: Franske legationssekretaren Charles Ogiers dagbok under ambassaden i Sverige 1634-1635 erbjuder en unik inblick i Sveriges stormaktstid genom ögonen på Charles Ogier, en fransk legationssekreterare. Denna dagbok, skriven...

Bergamo, by Pietro Pesenti, offers a detailed historical and cultural exploration of the Italian city of Bergamo around the year 1910. Written in Italian, the book provides insights into the region's history, art, and social life. Pesenti's work serves...

Athènes ancienne, published in 1921, offers a captivating glimpse into the ancient city of Athens through the lens of photographer Frédéric Boissonnas. This collection showcases the architectural grandeur and historical significance...

"Teare's Directory & Hand Book of the Province of Prince Edward Island" is a comprehensive historical directory and travel guide offering a detailed snapshot of Prince Edward Island. Compiled by Robert Teare, this book provides invaluable insights into...

"Twenty-four Letters From Labourers in America to Their Friends in England" offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of early American immigrants. Collected and edited by Benjamin Smith, these letters provide firsthand accounts of the challenges and...

"Plan of Saint Paul, the Capital City of Minnesota" offers a fascinating glimpse into the early 20th-century vision for the development of a major American city. Originally published in 1922, this meticulously crafted plan, the collaborative work of...