wired - Adventure & Literary Travel 10

Rom – Ewige Stadt! In keiner anderen Metropole verschmelzen die Epochen der abendländischen Kultur zu solch einer großartigen Gesamtinszenierung wie hier. In Rom begegnen sich Antike und Moderne, Ba……続きを見る

This classic and integral memoir recounts the events in the life of the first Chinese student to graduate from a major American university, Yale College. An avid advocate for education, Yung Wing co……続きを見る

In 'Reis door Nieuw-Grenada en Venezuela' neemt Jules Crevaux de lezer mee op een avontuurlijke expeditie door het ongerepte Zuid-Amerikaanse landschap. Dit boek, dat in de late 19e eeuw werd gepubl……続きを見る

In "Wijsheid en schoonheid uit Indië" verkent Henri Borel de intrigerende verbinding tussen filosofische en esthetische elementen binnen de Indiase cultuur. Borel, die zijn schrijfstijl kenmerkt doo……続きを見る

The book Red Wings Through the Forest details my 40- year hike through the Missouri Ozarks as a Forester and subsequently every state west of Missouri as a Wildland Fire Fighter. The stories of me w……続きを見る

Shreya Sen-Handley's Handle with Care is a blithe and zippy travelogue that chronicles her adventures around the globe. In tow, most of the time, is the 'quirky clan' comprising her British husband,……続きを見る

In the Middle Ages, mules were used to transport goods across Britain. Strong, sturdy and able to carry a good 160lbs of weight, they made ideal walking companions – as long as you didn’t ask them t……続きを見る

In 2010, bestselling author Kathleen Winter took a journey across the legendary Northwest Passage. From Greenland to Baffin Island and all along this arctic passage, Winter witnesses the new mathema……続きを見る

WITH A FOREWORD BY TIM BUTCHER In 1935 Graham Greene set off to discover Liberia, a remote and unfamiliar West African republic founded for released slaves. Crossing the red-clay terrain from Sierra……続きを見る

Explorer, novelist, writer and film-maker, Sir Laurens van der Post was one of the most influential figures of our era. Here, in conversation with Jean-Marc Pottiez, he records his ideas and insight……続きを見る

From the slums of Cape Town to the palaces of Algiers, through Pygmy villages where pineapples grow wild, to the Gulf of Guinea where the sea blazes with oil flares, across two continents and fourte……続きを見る

Michael Williams has spent the past year travelling along the fascinating rail byways of Britain for this new collection of journeys. Here is the 'train to the end of the world' running for more tha……続きを見る

This beautifully-packaged book will take the reader on the slow train to another era when travel meant more than hurrying from one place to the next, the journey meaning nothing but time lost in cro……続きを見る

Der Autor nimmt seine Leser mit auf eine Weltreise. Er schildert auf seine Weise sichtbare und unsichtbare Erlebnisse in Singapur, Sydney, Noumea, Mare, Mystery Island, Lautoka, Pago Pago, Honolulu,……続きを見る

Worte von Nelly Sachs: " Es beginnt immer mit der Sehnsucht" Das gilt für viele Menschen, die auf der Suche nach neuen Erfahrungen den Jakobsweg gehen. Manches einmal hinter uns lassen – den alltägl……続きを見る

Central Canada is composed of the most beautiful provinces in the entire country. Both Quebec and Ontario have notable French influences. They also have picturesque scenery and a vibrant Native Amer……続きを見る

Canada’s Northern Territories are not just known for the Northern lights. They have several other sights and activities to offer, too. If you’re the more adventurous type and would not mind the snow……続きを見る

British Columbia sits on Canada’s Western Coast. It has a strong cultural mix against a background of beautiful scenery. It also has interesting stories culled from historical times. This book featu……続きを見る

Are you planning to visit Canada’s “Atlantic Provinces” anytime soon? Then this book will be your best guide to Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador. Aside ……続きを見る

"This moving and intelligent book succeeds as odyssey, as a showcase for its author's skills as an historian, and as a loving appreciation of a land, if not a nation." ーDavid Roediger, professor of……続きを見る

Within the Wiles of an Uncharted Jungle/ A True Story/A Nicaraguan Plane Crash 1966 By: Gregory Lantz “TARZAN” Smith, M.D. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon Gregory Lantz Smith, M.D., alias “TARZAN”,……続きを見る

In "Wanderings in Three Continents," Richard Francis Sir Burton embarks on an ambitious exploration that intertwines travel writing with rich cultural analysis. Spanning Asia, Africa, and the Americ……続きを見る

In "The Book of Gallant Vagabonds," Henry Beston eloquently chronicles the adventures of a spirited cast of characters who live on the fringes of society. Employing rich, lyrical prose that evokes t……続きを見る

In "Narrative of a Voyage Round the World," T. B. Wilson presents a compelling first-hand account that intricately weaves personal reflections with broader cultural observations from his global jour……続きを見る

In "Across Papua," Colonel Kenneth Mackay chronicles his adventurous expedition through the uncharted terrains of Papua New Guinea, merging vivid first-hand narratives with insightful cultural obser……続きを見る

In "The Wild North Land," William Francis Sir Butler presents a vivid account of his explorations in the Canadian wilderness, intertwining detailed observations of the natural world with engaging na……続きを見る

In "Journal of the Elder Exploring Expedition, 1891," David Lindsay presents a compelling narrative that intricately weaves scientific observation with personal reflection, capturing the spirit of l……続きを見る

In "The City of the Saints, and Across the Rocky Mountains to California," Richard Francis Sir Burton embarks on an extraordinary journey through the American West, blending travelogue with a profou……続きを見る

In "Over The Straits: A Visit to Victoria," Louisa Anne Meredith employs a vivid and lyrical prose style to bring the reader along on her journey through the scenic landscapes and cultural milieu of……続きを見る

Det er et fucking eventyr! er Eske Willerslevs beretning om sin jagt på menneskets forhistorie via knogler og DNA – og sideløbende på, hvem han selv er. I 22 hæsblæsende kapitler fortæller han om si……続きを見る