Harry Alverson Franck
Harry Alverson Franck was an American travel writer during the first half of the 20th century.
A Vagabond Journey Around the World: A Narrative of Personal Experience
Embark on an extraordinary adventure with a lone traveler as they traverse continents, challenge societal expectations, and capture the raw essence of cultures around the world.
By Harry Alverson Franck
Zone Policeman 88; a close range study of the Panama canal and its workers
A man navigates the unique world of the Panama Canal Zone, weighing his desire to build the canal against the reality of serving as a police officer.
By Harry Alverson Franck
Working my Way Around the World
A young adventurer leaves everything he knows behind to explore and gain perspective through experiencing global cultures.
By Harry Alverson Franck
Vagabonding Through Changing Germany
Witness a traveler's exploration of a war-torn nation's spirit and culture during a period of transformation.
By Harry Alverson Franck
Working North from Patagonia Being the Narrative of a Journey, Earned on the Way, Through Southern and Eastern South America
Experience early 20th-century South America through the eyes of a traveler who navigates diverse cultures, encounters vibrant cities, and unveils the continent's historical shifts.
By Harry Alverson Franck
Four Months Afoot in Spain
A lone traveler journeys across Spain on foot with limited funds encountering unforgettable people and places.
By Harry Alverson Franck
Tramping Through Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras Being the Random Notes of an Incurable Vagabond
A lone traveler ventures through foreign lands, battling harsh landscapes and encountering strange cultures, to give a glimpse into a world unknown.
By Harry Alverson Franck
Roaming Through the West Indies
Embark on a journey through the islands as one man eschews common travel, choosing to discover the vibrant culture and landscapes of the West Indies at his own pace.
By Harry Alverson Franck
Vagabonding down the Andes Being the Narrative of a Journey, Chiefly Afoot, from Panama to Buenos Aires
Two travelers journey on foot from Panama to Buenos Aires seeking to experience the authentic lives of the South American people.
By Harry Alverson Franck