Travel and holiday Books

"My Apingi Kingdom" recounts the adventures of Paul Belloni Du Chaillu in the unexplored regions of Africa. This captivating narrative offers a glimpse into the heart of the continent, detailing Du Chaillu's encounters with indigenous peoples, his...

Explore the treasures of the M. H. de Young Memorial Museum with this informative guide. Located in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, the de Young Museum is a premier art institution boasting an impressive collection spanning various periods and cultures...

Seeing America Book One: Farm and Field offers a fascinating glimpse into rural life in the United States during the early 20th century. Authored by Walter B. Pitkin and Harold F. Hughes, this volume explores the agricultural landscape, the daily lives...

Colección De Los Viages Y Descubrimientos Que Hicieron Por Mar Los Españoles Desde Fines Del Siglo Xv, Volume 1, by Martín Fernández De Navarrete, offers a detailed account of Spanish maritime voyages and discoveries from the late 15th century...

"Southern Wild Flowers and Trees" by Alice Lounsberry offers a comprehensive guide to the diverse flora of the American South. This meticulously detailed work explores the mountains, middle districts, and low country, showcasing a rich array of...

Embark on a captivating journey through 19th-century Persia and Afghanistan with Charles Metcalfe MacGregor's "Narrative of a Journey Through the Province of Khorassan and On the N.W. Frontier of Afghanistan in 1875." This meticulously detailed account...

"Sketches of Algeria During the Kabyle War" offers a firsthand account of Algeria in the mid-19th century, written by Hugh Mulleneux Walmsley. This volume provides insights into the landscape, culture, and conflict of the region during a period of...

This is a meticulously preserved directory of Sioux City, Iowa, for the years 1871-72. Compiled by William Shaw, the directory offers a unique snapshot of a burgeoning Midwestern city during a transformative period in American history. Beyond a simple...

"O Valle Do Amazonas" by Aureliano Cândido Tavares Bastos, originally published in 1868, offers a detailed study of the Amazon River region. This historical work examines the freedom of the Amazon, providing statistical data, insights into production,...

Embark on a captivating journey with George Miller in "A Trip to Sea: From 1810 to 1815." This remarkable first-hand account offers a vivid glimpse into maritime life during a pivotal era. Miller's engaging narrative transports readers to the heart of...

"Notabilia of Bath, a Hand Book to the City and District" is a comprehensive guide to the historic city of Bath, England, and its surrounding areas. Written by S.D. Major, this handbook serves as an invaluable resource for visitors and locals alike,...

Découvrez les légendes et les histoires fascinantes de l'Île-de-France avec "L'ile De France Légendaire" par Hervé De Rauville. Ce livre explore le riche folklore et les traditions locales de la région, offrant un...

"Halkyonia: Wanderung an den Ufern des halkyonischen Meeres" entführt den Leser auf eine faszinierende Reise durch Griechenland. Peter Wilhelm Forchhammer nimmt uns mit auf eine Erkundungstour entlang der Küsten des halkyonischen Meeres und offenbart...

Embark on a captivating journey through the American West with the "Report of a Reconnaissance From Carroll, Montana Territory, On the Upper Missouri, to the Yellowstone National Park, Andreturn," penned by William Ludlow. This meticulously detailed...

Explore the natural landscape of Minnesota as it was understood at the beginning of the 20th century with "Geography and Geology of Minnesota, Volume 1," by Christopher Webber Hall. This comprehensive volume offers a detailed look at the geological...

Un Pèlerinage Au Pays Du Cid recounts Antoine Frédéric Ozanam's journey through Spain. Published in 1853, this travelogue provides a fascinating glimpse into the landscapes, culture, and historical significance of the regions...

Decadas Da Asia, Volume 1, by João de Barros, offers a detailed historical account of Asia during the era of Portuguese exploration. Written in Portuguese, this work provides valuable insights into the interactions between European powers and Asian...

"Shipwrecks and Tales of the Sea" presents a captivating collection of true accounts and legendary stories from the world of maritime history. Authored by William Chambers and Robert Chambers, this volume transports readers to the heart of daring...

The Salmon and Sea Trout Rivers of England and Wales, Volume 1, by Augustus Grimble, offers a comprehensive exploration of the premier fishing locations in England and Wales at the turn of the 20th century. This volume provides detailed descriptions of...

Viage Literario Á Las Iglesias De España, Volume 17, by Real Academia De La Historia, Joaquín Lorenzo Villanueva, and Jaime Villanueva, offers a detailed literary journey through the churches of Spain. Published in 1851, this volume provides...

The Rhine and Northern Germany: Handbook for Travellers, originally published in 1868, offers a fascinating glimpse into travel and tourism during the 19th century. Authored by Karl Baedeker, this meticulously detailed guide provides invaluable...

"America and the West Indies: Geographically Described" offers a detailed exploration of the geographical landscape and historical context of the Americas and the West Indies as observed in the 19th century. Written by George Richardson Porter, George...

Die Rheinlande Von Der Schweizer Bis Zur Holländischen Grenze, Schwarzwald, Vogesen, Haardt, Odenwald, Etc ist ein historischer Reiseführer von Karl Baedeker. Dieses Buch bietet detaillierte Beschreibungen und praktische Informationen für Reisende,...

This extensive collection, "Archaeological Survey of Western India, Volumes 1-8," comprises a detailed record of the archaeological surveys conducted in Western India during the late 19th century. Authored by the Archaeological Survey of India, the work...

Best-selling account of ghost stories in Yellowstone.

As one of Marriott's first franchisees, Bruce White built a highly successful and widely respected hospitality company. From roadside hotels to some of the largest and most experiential urban hotels in the United States, White's visionary leadership led...

In 2019, US Army senior leaders urgently needed an organization to work with its partners and allies to meet White House-directed national security objectives. Green Light Go! provides a behind-the-scenes look at how the 5th Security Force...

Dance, Culture & Self-Discovery: A Journey Through Indigenous WorldsWhen the world of classical ballet collides with the rhythmic heartbeat of indigenous dance, a transformative journey emerges. In Hollow Bone, Gretchen Ward Warren delves deep...

Feeling the post-election dread? Thinking four more years of this might just break you? You're not alone. But forget the cliché "move to Canada" plan - higher costs, lower pay, and impossible immigration aren't the escape you need. There's a better way...

These fifty travel poems take readers on a journey around the world to thirty countries in all seven continents. Travel inspires a high state of mind, that translates seamlessly into poetry. From the depths of Death Valley to heights of Machu Picchu,...

This collection of research papers in tourism developed from a conference in March 2011 on Narrative and the Built Heritage. The conference provided a meeting of academics and professionals from heritage management. The aim of this collection is to...

Military general, intelligence agent, aristocrat, author, historian, major player in the pre-Soviet Russian reactionary right, Alexander Dmitrievich Nechvolodov (1864-1938) yet remains a relatively obscure figure in the Western world's memory of the...

It felt like an emotional crucifixion-a dark year in which a father figure passed, a friend and mentor suffered a terminal illness, one child entered psychosis, another child took his life, a 14-year marriage ended.As a new life began, an ancient...

Built on a bluff overlooking the river, Savannah endures as a civic, architectural, and historical jewel of the United States. Its unique design - an elegant checkerboard of repeated squares - continues to entice and enchant. In these pages,...

Thomas McMahon's photographs and reports from the southwest Pacific appeared in capital city and provincial newspapers in Australia and New Zealand, and globally in pictorial encyclopedia, books, magazines and postcards and in his own lantern slide...

Welcome to our year of living compactly. My dog, Mister, and I took to the road pulling our A-frame trailer, the Rollin' Rancho. I'm a traveling horse trainer/clinician, who became a non-essential worker during the COVID-19 lockdown. Then, in 2022, we...

The objective of The Next 20 Months of Street and Travel Photography is to showcase Mark's street and travel photography during a 243-day period of living in Vietnam. All photos during this period were taken on the streets of Saigon and at a few popular...

Fourth in the Tales of the Old Wild West series by prolific western author Doyle Trent.In the tradition of the John Wayne classic western films and legendary television series of Gunsmoke and Bonanza.The Wild West. If the elements, rattlers, coyotes, and...

Sixth in the Tales of the Old Wild West series by prolific western author Doyle Trent.In the tradition of the John Wayne classic western films and legendary television series of Gunsmoke and Bonanza.The Wild West. If the elements, rattlers, coyotes, and...

Fifth in the Tales of the Old Wild West series by prolific western author Doyle Trent.In the tradition of the John Wayne classic western films and legendary television series of Gunsmoke and Bonanza.The Wild West. If the elements, rattlers, coyotes, and...

Eighth in the Tales of the Old Wild West series by prolific western author Doyle Trent.In the tradition of the John Wayne classic western films and legendary television series of Gunsmoke and Bonanza.The Wild West. If the elements, rattlers, coyotes, and...

Seventh in the Tales of the Old Wild West series by prolific western author Doyle Trent.In the tradition of the John Wayne classic western films and legendary television series of Gunsmoke and Bonanza.The Wild West. If the elements, rattlers, coyotes,...

A guidebook that stands apart from all others, this book presents the history of St. Augustine, America's oldest city, by historical period, introducing readers to specific sites that represent each period.

Featuring 45 of the best hikes in the greater Reno and Lake Tahoe area, this exciting new guidebook points locals and visitors alike to trailheads within an hour's drive.

While researching background on the lives of Maine lobster fishermen's families for her recent novel The Summer I Dared, best-selling novelist Barbara Delinsky was captivated by all the interesting, amusing, and surprising information she turned up...