Travel 9

Bill Bryson's unsparing and hilarious account of his travels across America in search of the perfect small town. At the end of his journey, Bryson finds not the idyllic town of his dream, but a ture understanding of America--and a certainty that despite the poverty and ignorance, there is much goo……続きを見る

In January 2002, Rory Stewart survived a walk across Afghanistan by his wits, his knowledge of Persian dialects and Muslim customs, and the kindness of strangers. In this memoir, he writes about heroes and rogues, tribal elders and teenage soldiers, Taliban commanders and foreign-aid workers as he……続きを見る

Anyone who has been to Europe or dreamed of going will recognize the engaging blend of admiration and fascinated bewilderment that Bryson brings to this sharp and very funny account of a trip around the continent. Blending hilarious anecdotes with droll and worldly insights, he travels from Norway……続きを見る

No business, legitimate or otherwise, has had a more raucous influence on the history of a city than that of the Outfit in Chicago. From the roots of organized crime in the late 19th century to the present day, The Chicago Outfit examines the evolution of the city's underworld, focusing on their b……続きを見る

On October 12, 1972, an Uruguayan Air Force plane carrying a team of rugby players crashed in the remote snowy peaks of the Andes. Ten weeks later, only sixteen of the forty-five passengers were found alive. This is the story of those ten weeks spent in the shelter of the plane's fuselage without ……続きを見る

The acclaimed author of "River Town" offers a rare portrait of 21st-century China. Hessler tells the story of this modern-day country and its growing links to the Western world as seen through the lives of a handful of ordinary people.続きを見る

From Here, You Can't See Paris" is a sweet, leisurely exploration of the life of Les Arques (population 159), a hilltop village in a remote corner of France untouched by the modern era. It is a story of a dying village's struggle to survive, of a dead artist whose legacy began its rebirth, and of ……続きを見る

Here is a fresh perspective on the last tumultuous years of the Soviet Union and an exquisitely poetic travelogue.With a keen grasp of Russia's history, a deep appreciation for its architecture and iconography, and an inexhaustible enthusiasm for its people and its culture, Colin Thubron is the pe……続きを見る

Award-winning author David McCumber reveals the unknown world of the pool hustler as he travels across the country with one of America's top players, Tony Annigoni. From elegant snookers clubs to high-pressure tournaments to chancy dives, this wise-cracking and occasionally hair-raising road trip ……続きを見る

Here's a great introduction to Manhattan for youngsters. Scenes depicting the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, the ships at South Street Seaport, mummies at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, dinosaurs at the American Museum of Natural History, and 21 other popular New York City attractions. Each ……続きを見る

ー fun and entertaining format ー written so everyone can appreciate the sites and their value ー complete site information including detailed directions ー all the good, the bad and the ugly about each place ー Jon's own "star" rating scale for significance in archaeology, geology or paleontology……続きを見る

The author of "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" returns after a decade to offer, in his inimitable style, an intimate look at the "magic, mystery, and decadence" of the city of Venice and its inhabitants. (Foreign Travel)続きを見る

When Jose Saramago decided to write a book about Portugal, his only desire was that it be unlike all other books on the subject, and in this he has certainly succeeded. Recording the events and observations of a journey across the length and breadth of the country he loves dearly, Saramago brings ……続きを見る

In a leafy square on Paris's Left Bank, a young writer finds a home and an unlikely mentor among the shelves of a legendary bookshop. 邦題『シェイクスピア＆カンパニー書店の優しき日々』　河出書房新社　セーヌ左岸で、貧しい作家や詩人の避難所として無料でベッドと食事を提供し、ヘンリー・ミラー、ギンズバ……続きを見る

More than just history or reporting, this is an elegy by a native son who haslived through some of New York's most historic moments, and continues to callthis magnificent, haunted city his home.続きを見る

Ken Hanleys vast experience fly fishing in California gives you a clear understanding of the best places to fish across the state of Californiafrom the Baja coast to the northern wilderness. This is the redesigned and expanded version of Ken Hanleys popular Guide to Fly Fishing in Northern Califor……続きを見る

Chicago delivers innovative restaurants, world-class attractions, decadent nightspots and hip boutiques that will keep you going from morning till night till morning again. Today's savvy travelers rely on NIGHT+DAY Chicago -- with its opinionated listings, insightful descriptions, and witty, intel……続きを見る

By turns hilarious and harrowing, this work by an acclaimed English travel writer is the story of his family's move from the gray skies of London to the sun-drenched city of Casablanca, where Islamic tradition and African folklore converge--and nothing is as easy as it seems.続きを見る

Volume 2 of two-volume work. Almost single-handed discovery of Maya culture; exploration of ruined cities, monuments, temples; customs of Indians. Total in set: 115 drawings.続きを見る

The great naturalist recounts his experiences during a series of beach-combing walking trips around Cape Cod in the early 1850s. His compelling account of the region's plants, animals, topography, weather, and people features captivating tales of exploration, settlement, and survival.続きを見る

When Callahan's small sloop sank west of the Canary Islands, he found himself adrift in the Atlantic in a five-foot raft, with only enough food and water for 18 days. For 76 days he drifted 1800 miles, the only man in history to survive more than a month alone at sea in an inflatable raft.続きを見る