Riveting firsthand account of the long and arduous search by journalist/adventurer for one of the great explorers of the 19th century. A real-life adventure story that tells of incredible hardships — disease, hostile natives, tribal warfare, impenetrable jungles, and other obstacles. Also includes a wealth of information on African peoples. 1 map.
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Travels in Persia, 1673-1677 by Sir John Chardin Great travel classic offers vivid portrait of life at court of Shah, social customs, geography, soil and climate, trade, flora and fauna, and much more.
My First Summer in the Sierra by John Muir Muir's engaging journal describes majestic vistas, flora and fauna, as well as the region's other breathtaking natural wonders. 21 black-and-white illustrations.
Among the Tibetans by Isabella L. Bird One of the Victorian era's most intrepid explorers and writers recounts her rugged passage through the Himalayas by horseback and offers evocative accounts of Tibetan ceremonies, architecture, decorations, costumes, and music. 21 black-and-white illustrations.
