wired - Travel 6

Photographer Ponting joined Robert Scott's expedition to the South Pole in 1910. His remarkable book not only tells of the life among Scott's crew on board and at camp, but also provides numerous ph……続きを見る

One of the finest nineteenth-century first-person narratives of a sea voyage in existence, and a principle source for Sea of Glory, The Private Journal of William Reynolds brings to life the boister……続きを見る

As a young girl, Josie Dew developed an overpowering urge to travel. She also fell out of a fast-moving vehicle and, rather inconveniently, developed a lifelong aversion to cars. Along came her firs……続きを見る

Max Hastings is best known as an acclaimed journalist and military historian. But what is perhaps less well known is his love of the countryside and its pursuits, above all fishing and shooting, whi……続きを見る

A comprehensive guide to environmental and wildlife volunteer programs throughout the world. This unique site-by-site guide profiles more than 300 programs where volunteers can work in a variety of ……続きを見る

A pioneering work of environmental journalism that vividly depicts the people, animals and landscapes on the front lines of change's inexorable march. A species nearing extinction, a tribe losing ce……続きを見る

“This is a delightful and funny adventure ... It is also lonely, dangerous and frightening.”ーTHE LONDON TIMES   He survived a terrifying crocodile attack off Australia’s Queensland coast, bl……続きを見る

A family holiday should be something to remember. However, many parents find the prospect of planning, booking and sometimes even taking a holiday with their children somewhat daunting. This book ai……続きを見る

They set out with only a few dollars in their pockets and a message to share with the world, "Believe, and everything is possible." The Great American Walkabout is the story of three men who set off……続きを見る

“Five thousand years of history were here and the pattern was still unchanged.” During the years he spent among the Marsh Arabs of southern Iraq, Wilfred Thesiger came to understand, admire and shar……続きを見る

Introduces and analyzes the Chinese people, their ideas, behavior, and cultural roots. It not only provides a sufficient theoretical basis for understanding this population, but also focuses on the ……続きを見る

The Curious World of Wine is a fascinating miscellany about the colorful characters, celebrated places, and quirky events surrounding wine-making. Recounting wine tales that are by turns amusing, su……続きを見る

William Bartram (1739-1823) was America's first native born naturalist, artist, and botanist and first author in the modern genre of writers who portrayed nature through scientific examination as we……続きを見る

Following the Drum, the sequel to 'Three Years in Starch' is the story of forty years spent overseas. Cyprus in the aftermath of the EOKA uprising, Berlin at the height of the Cold War, Singapore wh……続きを見る

Water and Wilderness... Robinson's irreverent humor gets a workout in Missouri's back country. ...Beauty and Danger "I'd crossed a threshold, a no man's land scattered with rattlesnakes and rednecks……続きを見る

Elibron Classics. Replica of 1841 edition by John Murray, London. Asahel Grant (1807-1844) was a doctor, he supposed that this ancient Christian sect were descendants of the ten “lost tribes” of Isr……続きを見る

Elibron Classics. Digitized replica of 1853 edition by Henry G. Bohn, London. This is an illustrated edition. Oversize maps are available as a free download. This is the account of expeditions to Eg……続きを見る

At last, a refreshing guide to Florence, with a slice of Pisa, brought to you by the chalk and cheese of travel writing, Robert Shepherd and Geoff Motley.Written from the heart and fuelled by local ……続きを見る

In 1930 a sixteen-year-old boy left England to become one of the last of the ‘gentlemen adventurers’ – the fur traders of the Hudson’s Bay Company. In the Arctic he found adventure, love and loss as……続きを見る

“This tightly written tale rollicks along at a great pace.”ーFINANCIAL TIMES When adventurer Jason Lewis regained consciousness beside a busy Colorado highway, lower limbs shattered by a hit-and-run……続きを見る

Study Japanese anywhere with smartphone or tablet! Search Japanese words quickly in English! This book lists approximately 9,000 core Japanese words that can be searched with English equivalents. It……続きを見る

A vivid description of one of the most ambitious scientific projects undertaken in the 19th century, and the men who undertook the measurement of the Himalayas and the mapping of the Indian subconti……続きを見る

When American writer Kathy Flake moved to Britain in 2004, she had no idea she’d fall in love with this beautiful island in the North Atlantic. The relationship proved rocky right from the startー L……続きを見る

Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Boston Red Sox' unprecedented championship run in the fall of 2004, this guide takes fans behind the scenes and inside the dugout, bullpen, and clubhouse to……続きを見る

"Travels in The North" is a chronicle of Karel Capek's time spent travelling in northern Europe. An interesting and entertaining account of his Scandinavian sojourn, this book will appeal to fans an……続きを見る

Take an inside peek at an unconventional lifestyle and its impact on a conventional marriage. Warren and Betsy Talbot were heading for divorce when they had an idea that changed everything: Put the……続きを見る

On 26th July 2015, Chris Froome entered the record books. He won cycling's ultimate race - the Tour de France - for the second time. Taking a double Yellow Jersey was a staggering achievement. This ……続きを見る

This updated guide to the small and "secret" back-lane wineries and tasting rooms of Sonoma profiles over 70 hard-to-find, authentic boutique estates that feature world-class, artisanal wines revere……続きを見る

This updated guide to the small and "secret" back-lane wineries and tasting rooms of Napa profiles over 70 hard-to-find, authentic boutique estates that feature world-class, artisanal wines revered ……続きを見る

Parce que pour connaître les peuples, il faut d’abord les comprendre Immense pays. Immenses ressources. Immenses défis. Pour le visiteur, condamné à ne découvrir qu’une infime partie de ce territoir……続きを見る