Travel and holiday Books

The Cruise of the Land Yacht Wanderer: Or Thirteen Hundred Miles in My Caravan is a travelogue written by Gordon Stables and first published in 1886. The book chronicles Stables' journey through Scotland and England in his caravan, which he...

The Old Plantation and What I Gathered There in an Autumn Month is a book written by James Hungerford and published in 1859. The book is a memoir of the author's visit to a southern plantation in the autumn of 1858. Hungerford describes the plantation,...

""The Fall of the Congo Arabs"" is a historical book written by Sidney Langford Hinde in 1897. The book is an account of the Arab slave trade in the Congo region and the eventual defeat of the Arab slave traders by the British. Hinde, who was a British...

The Colony of Western Australia: A Manual for Emigrants to That Settlement or Its Dependencies is a book written by Nathaniel Ogle in 1839. The book provides a comprehensive guide for individuals who are considering emigrating to Western Australia or its...

The World And Its People, Book 10: The South American Republics (1901) by William Fisher Markwick is a comprehensive guide to the history, geography, and culture of the South American republics. The book covers the countries of Argentina, Bolivia,...

Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States V2 is a book written by Raphael Semmes, a Confederate naval officer. The book is a detailed account of Semmes' experiences during the American Civil War, specifically his service in the...

""Switzerland and the Swiss Churches"" is a travelogue written by William Lindsay Alexander in 1846. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the religious landscape of Switzerland during the mid-19th century. The author describes his experiences...

""The Health Resorts of Europe"" is a comprehensive medical guidebook that focuses on the various health resorts in Europe. Written by Thomas Linn and first published in 1893, the book provides an in-depth analysis of the mineral springs, climatic,...

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...

The Dorset Coast is a book written by Charles George Harper and published in 1905. The book is a comprehensive guide to the picturesque and historic coastline of Dorset, a county in South West England. The author describes the various towns, villages,...

The Real Malay: Pen Pictures is a book written by Frank Athelstane Swettenham and originally published in 1900. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the Malay people and their way of life in the late 19th century. Swettenham, who was...

The Pearl of India is a novel written by Maturin Murray Ballou in 1894. The story revolves around a young American named Harold Tudor who travels to India in search of adventure and fortune. During his journey, he meets a beautiful Indian princess named...

The Historic Thames is a book written by Hilaire Belloc in 1907. It is a comprehensive guide to the River Thames, which flows through southern England and has played a significant role in the country's history. The book covers the river's geography,...

Sixty Years in Concord and Elsewhere: Personal Recollections of Henry McFarland, 1831-1891 is a memoir written by Henry McFarland and published in 1899. The book recounts McFarland's experiences and memories from his life, spanning over six decades, in...

The Description of Greece V2 is a book written by Pausanias in 1824. It is an extensive guide to the geography, history, and mythology of ancient Greece. The book is divided into ten volumes, with the second volume focusing on the regions of Corinth,...

The Net In The Bay: Or Journal Of A Visit To Moose And Albany is a book written by David Anderson in 1873. The book is a detailed account of the author's journey to Moose and Albany, two towns located in the bay area. The book is written in the form of a...

The Manchester and Glasgow Road V2 Manchester to Glasgow: This Way to Gretna Green (1907) is a historical book written by Charles George Harper. The book is a comprehensive guide to the Manchester to Glasgow road, which was a major route in the early...

""The Cruise of the Golden Wave"" is a novel written by Oscar W.N. The book was published in 1899 and tells the story of a group of adventurers who embark on a journey aboard the Golden Wave, a luxurious yacht. The protagonist, Jack, is a young man who...

The Alhambra V1 is a book written by the American author Washington Irving under the pseudonym ""Crayon, Geoffrey"". It was first published in 1832 and is a collection of essays and stories about his travels to the Alhambra, a palace and fortress complex...

The Illustrated Handbook of North Wales is a comprehensive guidebook written by John Hicklin in 1853. It is designed to assist tourists, antiquarians, and anglers in exploring the northern region of Wales. The book includes detailed descriptions of the...

The Fan-Qui in China in 1836-1837 V3 (1838) is a book written by Charles Toogood Downing. It provides a detailed account of his travels in China during the years 1836-1837. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of...

The Subalpine Kingdom V1: Or Experiences And Studies In Savoy, Piedmont, And Genoa (1856) is a travelogue written by Bayle St. John. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences and observations during his travels in the Subalpine region of...

The Picturesque Hudson is a book written by Clifton Johnson in 1909. The book is a detailed account of the Hudson River and its surrounding areas, including its history, geography, and natural beauty. Johnson's writing style is descriptive and evocative,...

The Old Sea Captain is a book published in 1842 by the Religious Tract Society. It tells the story of a retired sea captain named William, who lives in a small village in England. William is a kind and generous man who is loved by everyone in the...

The Journal of an Exile Volume 1 is a book written by Thomas Alexander Boswell and published in 1825. It is a personal account of Boswell's experiences during his exile from Scotland to America in the late 18th century. The book provides a detailed and...

The Book of Wallace V1 is a historical book written by Charles Rogers and first published in 1889. It is a detailed account of the life and times of Sir William Wallace, a Scottish knight who led the Scottish rebellion against English rule in the late...

The Life of Captain James Cook V2 is a historical biography written by Andrew Kippis and published in 1788. The book is a detailed account of the life and voyages of Captain James Cook, one of the most renowned explorers and navigators of the 18th...

The book ""The Forest of Dean: A Historical and Descriptive Account"" by Henry George Nicholls is a comprehensive guide to the Forest of Dean, a historic and picturesque region in Gloucestershire, England. The book is based on personal observations of...

The Petrel V1: A Tale Of The Sea is a novel written by an anonymous author who goes by the pen name ""A Naval Officer"". The book was first published in 1850 and is a thrilling adventure story set on the high seas. The story follows the crew of the...

The Evacuation of England: The Twist in the Gulf Stream is a novel written by Louis Pope Gratacap and published in 1908. The book is set in the early 20th century and explores the possibility of a catastrophic shift in the Gulf Stream, which would cause...

""The Lands of Rhode Island"" is a historical book written by Sidney S. Rider in 1904. The book explores the history and geography of Rhode Island, focusing on the time when Roger Williams arrived in the area in 1636. The author takes the perspective of...

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...

The History of the Buccaneers of America V1 is a book written by Alexandre Olivier Exquemelin and first published in 1774. The book is a historical account of the buccaneers, who were pirates that operated in the Caribbean Sea during the 17th century...

The Country House On The Rhine V3 is a novel written by Berthold Auerbach in 1870. The book is set in Germany and revolves around the life of a wealthy family living in a country house on the Rhine river. The story follows the family's struggles and...

The China Sea Directory V1 (1867) is a comprehensive guidebook for sailors and navigators traveling through the waters of China. Written by John William Reed, a British naval officer, the book provides detailed information on the geography, climate, and...

The Basque Provinces V2 is a historical book written by Edward Bell Stephens in 1837. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Basque provinces, including their political state, scenery, and inhabitants. The author describes his adventures...

The Story of Columbus: As He Told It Himself is a book written by Edward Everett Hale in 1893. The book is a retelling of the story of Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer who is credited with discovering America in 1492. The book is based on...

The Parson, Pen, And Pencil V2: Or Reminiscences And Illustrations Of An Excursion To Paris, Tours, And Rouen, In The Summer Of 1847 (1848) is a book written by George M. Musgrave. The book is a memoir of the author's trip to Paris, Tours, and Rouen in...

The Life, Travels, And Opinions Of Benjamin Lundy: Including His Journeys To Texas And Mexico is a book written by Benjamin Lundy, an American abolitionist and journalist, in 1847. The book provides a detailed account of Lundy's life, travels, and...

The Fan Kwae At Canton Before Treaty Days, 1825-1844 is a historical book written by William C. Hunter and published in 1882. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences and observations during his time in Canton, China, before the Treaty...

The Concord Guide Book, written by George Bradford Bartlett and first published in 1880, is a comprehensive guide to the historic town of Concord, Massachusetts. The book is divided into several sections, each of which provides a detailed overview of a...

The Stranger's Guide to the Roman Antiquities of the City of Treves is a book written by John Hugh Wyttenbach in 1839. The book is a comprehensive guide to the Roman antiquities found in the city of Treves, which was a major Roman settlement and capital...

The Portage Path is a historical fiction novel written by Peter Peterson Cherry and published in 1911. The story is set in the mid-18th century in the Great Lakes region of North America, where the Native American tribes and the French and British...

The Journeymen Tailors������� Union Of America (1918) is a historical book written by Charles Jacob Stowell. The book provides a detailed account of the formation, growth, and struggles of the Journeymen Tailors������� Union of America during the early...

The Invalid's Guide to Madeira, written by William White Cooper in 1840, is a comprehensive guidebook for travelers seeking relief from illness in the Mediterranean. The book provides detailed descriptions of Madeira, Teneriffe, Lisbon, Cintra, Mafra,...

The Great Wonders Of The World: From The Pyramids To The Crystal Palace is a book written by Arthur Cleveland Wigan and published in 1856. The book is a comprehensive exploration of some of the most famous and impressive architectural wonders of the...