Travel & Geography
Explore a diverse collection of travel and geography books that transport readers to every corner of the globe. This category offers insightful narratives and detailed accounts, providing a glimpse into both well-known and remote destinations. Discover engaging stories and facts that enrich knowledge of the world's landscapes and cultures. Perfect for anyone with a keen interest in global exploration and geography.
A Room with a View
A young woman's Italian vacation forces her to choose between the expectations of her society and the desires of her heart.
By E. M. (Edward Morgan) Forster
Around the World in Eighty Days
Phileas Fogg and his valet Passepartout travel around the world in an adventure of a lifetime, facing many challenges as they go.
By Jules Verne
The Philippines a Century Hence
Faced with colonial rule, a nation's destiny hangs in the balance as its future is debated, with the potential for either liberation or continued oppression.
By José Rizal
The Cambridge, Ely, and King's Lynn Road: The Great Fenland Highway
Journey through time on the old coaching route connecting notable locations, where Roman occupations and chaotic invasions intertwine with the landscapes that characterize the roads.
By Charles G. (Charles George) Harper
Southern Arabia
Venture into the heart of Southern Arabia with adventurous explorers as they uncover ancient secrets, navigate cultural encounters, and journey through landscapes teeming with history and mystery.
By J. Theodore (James Theodore) Bent
The Magnetic North
Driven by dreams of gold, a mismatched group of men confront the brutal realities of the Yukon, where nature and human nature collide in a desperate fight for survival.
By Elizabeth Robins
The Naturalist on the Thames
Discover a world of river life, diverse wildlife, and hidden ecosystems along the banks of a historic river.
By C. J. (Charles John) Cornish
Aztec Land
** Embark on a journey through a misunderstood land as a 19th-century explorer uncovers the rich history and vibrant culture of Mexico.
By Maturin M. (Maturin Murray) Ballou
About Paris
Experience a glimpse into the past as a narrator explores the captivating streets and unique characters of 19th-century Paris.
By Richard Harding Davis
The Great North Road, the Old Mail Road to Scotland: London to York
Discover how a single road transformed the way people traveled between two major cities, evolving from a hazardous trail to a bustling highway with the advent of new transportation.
By Charles G. (Charles George) Harper
The Grand Canyon of Arizona: How to See It
Discover a majestic wonder as this book takes you on a journey to a place of breathtaking beauty.
By George Wharton James
A History of the Comstock Silver Lode & Mines Nevada and the Great Basin Region; Lake Tahoe and the High Sierras
Venture into the heart of the American West to explore the thrilling story of a silver strike that lured dreamers and shaped a state.
By Dan De Quille
The Floors of the Ocean: 1. The North Atlantic Text to accompany the physiographic diagram of the North Atlantic
Journey into the depths of the North Atlantic to uncover hidden geological wonders and reshape our understanding of the ocean's floor.
By Bruce C. Heezen
Europe Revised
Embark on a hilarious voyage across Europe as a witty traveler mocks cultural oddities and battles seasickness, turning a typical journey into a sidesplitting adventure.
By Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) Cobb
Little Journey to Puerto Rico For Intermediate and Upper Grades
Embark on an armchair adventure to a newly acquired island, encountering its landscapes and the rhythm of its people's lives.
By Marian Minnie George
Myths & Legends of our New Possessions & Protectorate
Explore enchanting islands and supernatural encounters while learning of the clash between explorers, natives, and mystical beliefs.
By Charles M. (Charles Montgomery) Skinner
The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (1808)
Driven by wanderlust, a defiant young man's maritime dreams turn into a solitary fight for survival when he's marooned on a deserted island, forcing him to transform into a resourceful castaway.
By Daniel Defoe
Dickens-Land
Discover the real places that inspired a literary giant, where quaint towns and scenic landscapes shaped the unforgettable worlds and characters of his classic novels.
By J. A. (John Arnold) Nicklin
The National Geographic Magazine, Vol. II., No. 5, April, 1891
Embark on journeys of discovery and scientific inquiry with a late 19th-century exploration of geographic knowledge, revealing the inner workings of a society dedicated to expanding our understanding of the world.
By Various
From Paddington to Penzance The record of a summer tramp from London to the Land's End
Craving an escape from the city, a man and his companion set off on a walking trip across England, finding beauty and quirky characters along the way.
By Charles G. (Charles George) Harper