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The National Geographic Magazine, an illustrated monthly, Vol XI, January to December 1900.

A short travelogue of Egypt, this book was written as part of an early 20th century series of travelogues on exotic destinations. (Summary by Sibella Denton).

Two travellers, the writer of this book, and an artist friend who is the companion of his ramble, explored Cornwall together, on foot in the summer-time of the year eighteen hundred and fifty. They accomplished their initiation into the process of walking under a knapsack, with the most complete and encouraging success. This is a collection of Collins' observations along the way. [edited summary drawn from the author’s first chapter] - Summary by Owlivia

A witty 1853 travelogue by a cultured German for his countrymen. “…for I did not write for an English public, nor did I ever pretend to popularity in England. The “SAUNTERINGS” were intended for the profit and amusement of my German countrymen; and I must say I was not a little pleased and surprised with the very flattering reception which my book experienced at the hands of the English critics. Their favourable opinion, which they so emphatically and—I am selfish enough to go the whole length of the word—so ably expressed, has probably caused the production of the book in an ...

The National Geographic Magazine, an illustrated monthly, the May Number. It includes the following articles: A Winter Voyage Through The Straights Of Magellan, by the late Admiral R. W. Meade, U.S.N. Admiral R. W. Meade, U.S.N., by John Hyde Costa Rica, by Señor Ricardo Villafranca Applied Physiography In South Carolina, by L. C. Glenn Sheik Said, by Ernest De Sasseville Geographic Literature, Serials and Miscellanea

Southern Arabia recounts a threatening four-month journey into North Eastern Ethiopia by the Bents. These brave travelers were the first to travel without disguise in a region where Westerners had formerly been fortunate to escape with their lives. (Summary by Woolly Bee)

The National Geographic Magazine, an illustrated monthly, Vol X, August 1899. It includes the following articles: Shishaldin as a Field for Exploration by Joseph Stanley-Brown Magnetic Work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey Deep-Sea Exploring Expedition of Steamer "Albatross" by Hugh M. Smith Geographical Congress at Berlin The Proposed Interoceanic Canal in its Commercial Aspects by Joseph Nimmo The Interoceanic Canal by Emory R. Johnson Plans for Reaching the South Pole by Guilber H. Grosvenor. along with Geographic Literature and Miscellanea

A wonderfully readable condensation of two of Baker's earlier, longer works recounting his self-sponsored expeditions into the Dark Continent to discover the sources of the Nile: The Albert N'Yanza, Great Basin Of The Nile (1866) and The Nile Tributaries Of Abyssinia (1867). And, of course, to bag a few elephants along the way. (Summary by Steven Seitel)

The National Geographic Magazine, an illustrated monthly, Vol IX, the February Number. It includes the following articles: Gardiner Greene Hubbard, by Rev. Teunis S. Hamlin, D. D. Gardiner Greene Hubbard, Memorial Meeting Geographic Literature Miscellanea

The National Geographic Magazine, an illustrated monthly, Vol X, March 1899. It includes the following articles: The Original Territory of the United States, by Hon. David J. Hill Porto Rico, by Prof. Robert T. Hill

"In preparation of this book the author has had in mind the needs of the upper grammar grades. The subject matter has not been selected with the object of covering the field of Western geography in a systematic manner, but instead the attempt has been made to picture as graphically as may be some of its more striking and interesting physical features, and the influence which these features have exerted upon its discovery and settlement." (from the Preface of The Western United States)

Another installment in Carpenter's travels of the world. This time we visit Java, the East Indies, Sumatra, Borneo, The Moluccas, New Guinea, Celebes and the Malay Peninsula. (Summary by Betty)

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Join Ethel and her four traveling companions as they visit Iceland in 1887. Rough seas, cold temperatures, and difficult riding do not deter them. They visit small towns, the large capital, and the famous Geyser. Interspersed in the travelogue are Ethel’s observations, from her notably British and privileged viewpoint, of the people of Iceland and the beauty of its landscape. (Curious listeners may want to read the author’s extensive table of monetary conversions on page 72 of the book.) (Summary by Jennifer Fournier) Jennifer Fournier, the narrator, would like to thank Mardah Cohen ...

Edmund Plauchut spent many years in China and gives an account of his observations of the places, people, and culture as he experienced them through the eyes of a European near the beginning of the 20th century. (Summary by Holly Rushik)

A fascinating tour of the islands of the Philippines with a brief look at the future state of Hawaii. Studies of the economy, the people, the agriculture and the different cultural regions of the country. (Summary by Betty B)

A coasting voyage boyage in a small yacht from Hammersmith in the UK to Copenhagen and back, including various visits to places on the Baltic. - Summary by Jane Bennett

Welcome to Travel Mom with Autistic Kids, the go-to podcast for parents raising 2e AuADHD tweens and teens, designed to inspire you to see the world.Hosted by Sofia—a professional travel planner, business coach, former Singapore Airlines stewardess, and mom to two incredible neurodivergent boys—this show blends travel, therapy, and teaching because a mind once stretched can never go back to its original form.Every episode delivers practical travel tips and mindset shifts to encourage you to see travel.✈️ Plan Your Next Trip: Visit travelmomwithautistickids.com to check out our ...

Anthony Trollope recounts his travel with the other passengers of the ship, Mastiff, to Iceland. He describes their journey by ship as well as their experiences in Iceland. - Summary by Elsie Selwyn

"If you have visions of a middle-aged parasol-bearing lady smiling sweetly from her carriage as she tours Bendigo think again. In 1852, 20 year old clergyman’s daughter Ellen and her brother boarded ship for Melbourne then set off to walk to Bendigo. Dressed in her blue serge skirt which doubled as nightwear, she camped under a tent made of blankets, had mutton, damper and tea most meals and on arrival lent her hand to gold washing. And seemed to enjoy it ! And amongst other things she tells of colonial life , transportation, emigration and other gold-fields. But you will need to listen to ...