George - Europe 1

The North Atlantic and its adjacent waters are among the most dangerous in the world. Countless shipwrecks speak for a rough ocean. And yet, these seas are rich in wildlife like playful dolphins and……続きを見る

Savor the wonders of Greece, a land of transcendent beauty and rich heritage, offering a journey that will captivate your senses and ignite your curiosity, every corner beholds a treasure waiting to……続きを見る

Originally published in 1961 and written by George W. Oakes, chief travel writer for the New York Times, this beloved walking guide has sold more than 100,000 copies in several editions. Now complet……続きを見る

In "Peeps at Many Lands: Belgium," George W. T. Omond offers a meticulous and evocative exploration of Belgium, employing a blend of picturesque prose and informative narrative that characterizes th……続きを見る

In "Dagonet Abroad," George R. Sims delivers a keenly observed travelogue that marries humor with poignant reflections on society. The narrative follows the archetypal figure of Dagonet, an alter eg……続きを見る

In "Adventures of the Ojibbeway and Ioway Indians in England, France, and Belgium," George Catlin presents a captivating firsthand account of his experiences with Native American tribes during his t……続きを見る

Sédentaire par devoir, tu crois, mon cher François, qu’emporté par le fier et capricieux dada de l’indépendance, je n’ai pas connu de plus ardent plaisir en ce monde que celui de traverser mers et m……続きを見る

Dans "Le Tour du lac de Genève", George Mallet propose une exploration détaillée et poétique des paysages qui entourent le célèbre lac. Ce récit, à la croisée entre un guide de voyage et un essai co……続きを見る

I. Le pays : caractères physiques et productions naturelles, les ruines II. Les habitans, turcs et chrétiens, depuis la guerre de l’Indépendance 続きを見る

In "Dagonet Abroad," George R. Sims presents a satirical and vivid travel narrative that intriguingly blends humor with social commentary. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century Europe, the b……続きを見る

In "Peeps at Many Lands: Belgium," George W. T. Omond presents a richly layered exploration of Belgian culture, history, and landscape. The book, part of a series aimed at providing accessible insig……続きを見る

Istanbul straddles both Asia and Europe and is located on two sides of the Bosphorus River. It is Turkey’s largest city and it was one of the three European Capitals of Culture in 2010.  Ankara……続きを見る

Marmaris is a popular tourist destination on the southern Mediterranean coast of Turkey. Once a sleepy fishing village, it was from where Lord Nelson planned his attack on the French.  Bodrum o……続きを見る

È un’Europa che sonnecchia sotto la neve, ma «scossa da bruschi e terrificanti sussulti», quella dei primi mesi del 1933. Un’Europa malata, tanto che il medico, mentre la ausculta e le fa dire «33»,……続きを見る

"Pedal and Path - Across the Continent A Wheel and A Foot" is a fascinating and entertaining account of the author's seven-month trip across America. From the highlands of the Hudson river to the sp……続きを見る

“Childe Harold's Pilgrimage” is a lengthy narrative poem written by the English poet Lord Byron, and was published between 1812 and 1818. The poem describes the travels and thoughts of two character……続きを見る

PREFACE If ‘Dagonet Abroad’ is found to be mainly a record of personal adventure, my excuse must be that I have always endeavoured to attend to my own business and leave other people’s alone. I have……続きを見る

The last duke of the ancient Capetian house of Burgundy dying in 1361 without heirs male, the duchy fell into the possession of the French crown, and was by King John II bestowed upon his youngest s……続きを見る

The title, "History of Holland," given to this volume is fully justified by the predominant part which the great maritime province of Holland took in the War of Independence and throughout the whole……続きを見る

Keine andere Region Spaniens ist, sogar bei den Spaniern selbst, so wenig bekannt wie das Baskenland. Die uralte Geschichte, die rätselhafte Sprache, kuriose Sitten und Gebräuche sowie ausgefallene ……続きを見る

Overview of life in Belgium around 1909. Chapter titles include: The Sands Opposite England, Inland: the Flemish Plain, Travelling in Belgium, Some of the Towns: the Ardennes; Belgian Children; Chri……続きを見る

The second book in the best-selling Mill of the Flea series, continuing the often farcical and always entertaining adventures of the author and his wife as they attempt to make a new life in rural ……続きを見る