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 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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
The Newmarket, Bury, Thetford and Cromer Road Sport and history on an East Anglian turnpike
Journey back in time along an East Anglian path where highwaymen roamed and horse-drawn carriages once battled desolate landscapes.
By Charles G. (Charles George) Harper
Letters of a Traveller; Or, Notes of Things Seen in Europe and America
Journey alongside an American as they explore the wonders and contrasts of 19th-century Europe and America, filled with encounters with rich histories, vibrant cultures, and breathtaking landscapes.
By William Cullen Bryant
Porto Rico: Its History, Products and Possibilities
** Discover the untold story of an island, its native inhabitants, and its complicated transition from Spanish colony to American territory.
By A. D. (Arthur D.) Hall
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
Roman Holidays, and Others
Embark on a journey through early 20th-century Italy and Madeira, experiencing breathtaking landscapes and cultures through the eyes of a seasoned traveler.
By William Dean Howells
Nearest the Pole a narrative of the polar expedition of the Peary Arctic Club in the S.S. Roosevelt, 1905-1906
Embark on a journey to the top of the world, where a dedicated team faces unimaginable hardships and tests the limits of human endurance in a relentless pursuit of a historic milestone.
By Robert E. (Robert Edwin) Peary
In Search of the Castaways A Romantic Narrative of the Loss of Captain Grant of the Brig Britannia and of the Adventures of His Children and Friends in His Discovery and Rescue
A message in a bottle launches a thrilling rescue mission across uncharted waters.
By Jules Verne