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Charles Bullard Fairbanks (1827 - 1859), writing under the pen name Aguecheek, was best known for his collection of sketches and essays known as "My Unknown Chum." The sketches and essays were originally seen in the Boston "Saturday...

This book is all about exciting and fun adventures that along the way created many challenges from one extreme to the next. We step into the realm of the unknown not knowing from which direction it will come at you and will or can you survive on a...

Look for the Good Things that Happen to You Each and Every Day of Your Life! For this book, I was with sharks, gorillas, and all these other experiences you will read about ahead. I wrote this book because I want you to think about all the fun and wild...

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...

Travel and Big Game is a book written by Percy Selous and published in 1897. The book is a memoir of Selous' travels through Africa, where he hunted big game and explored the continent's wilderness. Selous was a renowned big-game hunter and explorer who...

Tiny Travels is a book written by J. Ashby-Sterry and published in 1874. The book is a collection of short stories that follow the adventures of a tiny protagonist named Tom Thumb. In each story, Tom Thumb embarks on a new journey to a different part of...

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...

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...

KIDS LOVE INDIANA, 6th Edition: Your Family Travel Guide to Exploring Kid-Friendly Indiana - 500 Fun Stops & Unique Spots  Discover places where you can howl at the moon or climb a giant sand dune.  KIDS LOVE INDIANA lists and reviews...

As they drove through the hot flat Iraqi desert, Patricia looked over at her husband. He was guzzling water; sweat was running down his neck; the outside temperature was way over 100; and their 1963 VW camper van had no air conditioning...

Two lives lost too soon. When a search and rescue member's unresolved grief is triggered by tragedy, will a life-changing hike end in hope?Great Smoky Mountains National Park, September 2020. Nancy East was determined to make a difference. After a...

Are you ready to break free from the traditional 9-5 grind and embrace a life of freedom and adventure? Digital Nomad Life: How to Work Remotely and Travel the World by Declan Hunter is your ultimate guide to making it happen. This book offers a...

This book is NOT a book that describes the day to day walk in the woods. I have read a few books that went something like this: I got up and ate breakfast, then walked and saw some cool stuff, then ate and walked, ate and slept...repeat. This book does...

The LightFoot Companion is an optional partner to the LightFoot Guide.to the via FrancigenaA step-by-step guide to the history and culture of the via Francigena of Sigeric and the via Francigena Montana or via degli Abati in Italy with introductions to...

Get your KICKS from reading thesememorable stories direct from the Heart ofHISTORIC ROUTE 66!

The West Highland Way is the first and most famous of Scotland's Great Trails, running for 96 miles (154 km) through superb scenery. Starting from the outskirts of Glasgow, it passes through Scotland's first National Park, along the banks of Loch...

Thumbs Up – Over the Hill and on the Road takes the reader on a hitchhiking adventure across southern England where we follow Tom, who has hit the road after a stress meltdown.Thumbs Up is a light-hearted road-movie where we meet the drivers who...

Shipwrecks of Madagascar recounts the stories of about a hundred notable shipwrecks off the coast of Madagascar from ancient to modern times and the fate and adventures of survivors. It covers ships of the mighty Portuguese, Dutch, British, and French...

Leaves From A Middy's Log is a memoir written by Arthur Lee Knight, a former midshipman in the British Navy. The book is a collection of anecdotes and observations from his time at sea, covering a range of topics such as naval customs, shipboard life,...

Prince And Boatswain: Sea Tales From The Recollection Of Rear-Admiral Charles E. Clark (1915) is a collection of sea stories written by Charles Edgar Clark, a former Rear-Admiral in the United States Navy. The book is a memoir of Clark's experiences at...

Pacific Tidings is a book written by Hugh Bliss Godlover and originally published in 1907. The book is a collection of essays, stories, and poems that explore the beauty and wonder of the Pacific Ocean and the surrounding lands. The author takes the...

The Terrible Island is a novel written by Beatrice Grimshaw and first published in 1920. The story revolves around a group of people who are stranded on an island in the Pacific Ocean after their ship sinks. The island is known to be cursed and haunted...

In the footsteps of Desert Solitaire, these essays by an award-winningwriter and student of cultures sift decades of experience backpacking andboating for a stance that questions the mainstream. More than meretales of bravado, they offer glimpses into...

Bob Stark had no plans after high school. With his brother locked away in the only maximum-security prison in Alaska, his mom working overtime at the local grocery store, and his bad habits getting worse, he saw no hope for the future. Until the Army...

"Valley of the Croen" is a captivating literary work that offers readers a thrilling journey into an alternate dimension where imagination and reality collide. Set against the strange and evocative "Valley of the Croen," this literary masterpiece...

If you long for a life of adventure, it's available to you. If you wish your life was part of a grand story, it can be. If you're tired of comparing your life to your Instagram scroll, there's a way out. There's a path to more.In Scared to Life, Ryan...

This vintage book contains Samuel G. Bayne's 1902 account of a trip through Donegal and Connemara, Ireland. "On an Irish Jaunting-Car Through Donegal and Connemara" offers the reader a unique and fascinating insight into Ireland in the early twentieth...

The Sailors' Prayer Book is a manual of devotion for sailors at sea and their families at home. This book was originally published in 1852 and written by James Reid McGavin. It is a comprehensive guide that contains prayers, hymns, and scripture readings...

On The Path Of Adventure is a book written by Julius Mendes Price and published in 1919. The book is an autobiographical account of the author's life, detailing his travels and adventures across the world. From his childhood in South Africa to his...

Heart First: A ReAwakening is the second book in the series that picks up where Michelle left off in Book #1, in the midst of more free-spirited adventures. After spending years rejecting the system, her loose goal is to find her way to a simple...

Embarquez vers l'inconnu pour une grande aventure en vélo de la France au Vietnam sur plus de 16 000 kilomètres ! Thibault et Khanh Nguyen ont pris la décision la plus folle de leur vie : celle de passer leur lune de miel sur les routes du...

Exploring Utah: A Guide to the 50 Must-See Destinations in Utah to Hit the Road & Start Your Adventure TodayTraveling to Utah is unlike any other adventure you crossed off your bucket list. The ultimate dreamland for free spirits whose soul craves...

Exploring Alabama: A Guide to over 100 Must-See Destinations in Alabama to Hit the Road & Start Your Adventure TodayTraveling to Alabama is unlike any other adventure you crossed off your bucket list. The ultimate dreamland for adventurous spirits...

In this second book of her Southern Lady's Tea series, Andrea "Andy" McDougal takes us with her as she recounts the highlights of her many intriguing tea adventures around the world. These include places like Paris, London, Glascow, Oban, Edinburgh, St...

This family's road trip is a special journey. It is a trip of discovery as they make their way around Australia, as well as an opportunity to grow as a family. Daniel Beauglehole has woven his experience of travel and his knowledge of the challenges...

After hitchhiking my way through Italy with two girlfriends when I was only 20 years old, it sparked an interest in this remarkable country that I desired to know more about. That summer adventure would result in nine more trips over the years with...

      Las Vegas, New Mexico was officially settled along the Gallinas River in 1835 even though a community had been established more than 10 years earlier. This settlement became known as West Las Vegas, Town of Las Vegas,...

A travel journal written by two women journeying across the lands in what is now Albania and Yugoslavia, Travels in the Slavonic Provinces of Turkey-in-Europe (Vols. I and II) is an engaging book full of stories and anecdotes about the lands and peoples...

This is a fantastic vintage guide to exploring, with chapters on required equipment, preparation, navigation, history and notable explorers, and much more. "Exploring" is highly recommended those with an interest in the subject, and it is not to be...

Tibet. Land of mystery. Or is it still? The author finds out when an unexpected opportunity takes her across the high arid Tibetan plateau and lands her at the base of Mount Everest. Join her in this once-in-a-lifetime adventure as she combines...

Cold Oceans recounts Jon Turk's expeditions to some of the most inhospitable regions on earth. Even after being shipwrecked off Cape Horn, stopped by ice in the Northwest Passage, and beaten back by Arctic blizzards, Turk has followed an irresistible...

The Cruise Of The Dolphin, Baby Bell And Other Prose And Verse is a book written by Thomas Bailey Aldrich and published in 1901. The book is a collection of short stories, poems, and essays that showcase Aldrich's literary talent. The title story, The...