"Travels Through the Interior Parts of North America" is an intriguing account by Jonathan Carver, who embarked on an extensive journey through the uncharted territories of North America during the late 18th century. Carver's narrative provides a vivid depiction of the landscapes, cultures, and peoples he encountered, offering readers a unique glimpse into the life and environment of the time. His observations on the geography and the indigenous tribes he met are both detailed and insightf...

This book contains multiple stories about travelling from the world's greatest travellers: New Dependencies of the United States (OLIVER H. G. LEIGH) Winter and Summer in New England (HARRIET MARTINEAU) Niagara Falls and the Thousand Islands (CHARLES MORRIS) From New York to Washington in 1866 (HENRY LATHAM) The Natural Bridge and Tunnel of Virginia (EDWARD A. POLLARD) Plantation Life in War Times (WILLIAM HOWARD RUSSELL) Among Florida Alligators (S. C. CLARKE) In the Mammoth Cave (THÉRÈSE...

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"A Treatise on the Culture of the Tobacco Plant" by Jonathan Carver is a comprehensive exploration of tobacco cultivation and its significance in agriculture. Carver delves into the various methods of planting, nurturing, and harvesting tobacco, providing insights into the agricultural practices of his time. His work reflects a deep understanding of the plant's requirements and the environmental conditions necessary for optimal growth. The treatise serves as both a practical guide for farm...

Roughing It is a book of semi-autobiographical travel literature written by American humorist Mark Twain. This book tells of Twain's adventures prior to his pleasure cruise related in Innocents Abroad. Roughing It follows the travels of young Mark Twain through the Wild West. After a brief stint as a Confederate cavalry militiaman (not included in the account), he joined his brother Orion Clemens, who had been appointed Secretary of the Nevada Territory, on a stagecoach journey west. Twain...

Supported by a family inheritance that gave her £500 a year, Mary Henrietta Kingsley traveled to Africa to complete the book her father had started. The subject was the culture of Africa and Kingsley stayed with local people while she learned to survive in the African jungles, studied cannibal tribes, discovered new species of fish, and climbed Mount Cameroon by a route untouched by any European before her. Kingsley's ideas greatly influenced European ideas about Africa and the African peo...

Omoo: A Narrative of the South Seas (pronounced OH-moo) is Herman Melville's sequel to Typee, and, as such, was also autobiographical. After leaving Nuku Hiva, the main character ships aboard a whaling vessel which makes its way to Tahiti, after which there is a mutiny and the majority of the crew are imprisoned on Tahiti. The book follows the actions of the narrator as he explores Tahiti and remarks on their customs and way of life. (from wikipedia.com)

First published in 1849, "A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers" is an account the author's boat trip from Concord, Massachusetts to Concord, New Hampshire in 1839. Thoreau was accompanied by his brother, John, who died of tetanus in 1842 and to whom the book is a tribute. It is noted for its detailed descriptions of nature, and it is interwoven with profound digressions on such topics as religion, poetry, and history. This volume is highly recommended for lovers of nature writing and...

“The Witchery of Archery” is a classic guide to using a bow and arrow for pleasure and sport. Within it, the author presents his own personal archery adventures and experiences, hoping that the reader will gleam the information and theoretical details required to be proficient with a bow. A fantastic guide full of timeless information for archers both new and old. Contents include: “Outline Sketch Of The Practice Of Archery In Hunting”, “Some Notes On Woodpecker”, “Shooting”, “Bow-Shooting...

This collection chronicles the fiction and non fiction classics by the greatest writers the world has ever known. The inclusion of both popular as well as overlooked pieces is pivotal to providing a broad and representative collection of classic works.

A mid nineteenth century sportsman's adventure into the wilds of Quebec and New Brunswick in search of Salmon and Trout. Wilderness sport at it's best!

A journey to the home of the Esquimaux in Greenland during the mid Nineteenth Century exploring the Native customs and habits.