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Only months after his return from his mammoth Second Voyage, the Admiralty ordered Cook back to the Pacific, ostensibly to return Omai, a young man from Raiatea, to his homeland, but in fact to attempt the discovery of the Northwest Passage (a proposed route from the Pacific to the Atlantic north of Canada). Cook commanded HMS Resolution and was accompanied by Captain Clerke commanding HMS Discovery. After sailing to the Pacific via Tenerife, Cape Town and New Zealand, Omai was returned to his home, after which Cook became the first European to visit the Sandwich Islands (Hawaii) and then ...

"Books of the Marvels of the World" or "Description of the World" (Divisament dou monde), also nicknamed "Il Milione" ("The Million") or "Oriente Poliano", but commonly called "The Travels of Marco Polo", is a 13th-century travelogue written down by Rustichello da Pisa from stories told by Marco Polo, describing the travels of the latter through Asia, Persia, China, and Indonesia between 1271 and 1291.It's been a very famous and popular book since the 14th century, creating the image of Marco Polo as the icon of the bold traveller. Presenting Marco Polo as an important figure at the court of ...

For more than three hundred years an intense desire has been felt by explorers to discover and reveal to the world the secrets of the immediate regions of the North Pole. Nor has this desire been confined to mere adventurers. This volume sketches the latest American efforts (from the second Grinnel expedition to that of the "Polaris"), second to no others in heroism and success, and abounding in instructive and intensely interesting adventures both grave and gay. - Summary from the preface

The third and final book following Rosanna and her friends as Girl Scouts. This book focuses on Claire Maslin, a new girl to town, who is finding it difficult to fit in. She struggles with her identity and relationships, especially due to her differences, like her unique experiences and her red hair. In parallel is the story of Mable Brewster, who is also struggling and in need of the scout's support as she goes on a journey of self-exploration and experiments with living on her own. This book is an engaging exploration of friendship, loyalty, and the meaning of sacrifice within the context of...

An account by Scottish botanist of his journey to China to discover the secret of producing tea and securing plants for propagation outside China. - Summary by Steve Cullen

Only months after his return from his mammoth Second Voyage, the Admiralty ordered Cook back to the Pacific, ostensibly to return Omai, a young man from Raiatea, to his homeland, but in fact to attempt the discovery of the Northwest Passage (a proposed route from the Pacific to the Atlantic north of Canada). Cook commanded HMS Resolution and was accompanied by Captain Clerke commanding HMS Discovery. After sailing to the Pacific via Tenerife, Cape Town and New Zealand, Omai was returned to his home, after which Cook became the first European to visit the Sandwich Islands (Hawaii) and then ...

Mrs. Brassey, (in future, Lady Brassey) describes the events and sights of her family's voyage around in the world in 1876-1877 ( Dovie Cross)

"A legendary island in the Atlantic Ocean, first mentioned by Plato", is how the 11th edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica described Atlantis. Lands and peoples were the focus of several nonfiction readings chosen by the readers for vol. 095: Amerigo Vespucci's Voyages; Franz Josef Land; Country and People of the Kurds; The South Country, Sussex; Poland, First Impressions; Helena Modjeska; Civilization of Japan; the United States and China; The Isthmus of Panama; and Obi in the Caribbean. Political life received attention in the Sherman Anti-Trust Act; The Exiled Lottery; Tonkin Gulf ...

There are three kinds of people crazy enough to hike the entire Appalachian Trail—young romantics chasing glory, older souls seeking one last thrill, and the occasional runaway escaping life’s troubles. Then there’s a guy who simply loved hiking, and who was naïve enough to think it would be enough. It wasn’t.

Es war der 23. Mai 1159 als Papst Hadrian IV. verfügte, dass die Bewohner eines kleinen Dorfes einmal im Jahr fünf Schillinge an St. Ursula in Köln abzuführen hätten. Düsseldorf war damals klein, wirtschaftlich aber bereits von Bedeutung. Trotzdem einige Düsseldorfer das Fährrecht...

Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan is a collection of essays by Lafcadio Hearn detailing his first impressions of the country he found so fascinating he decided to stay there for the rest of his life. In these essays and recollections he expresses his curiosity, bewilderment, and marvel at Japanese tradition, culture and lifestyle. Lafcadio Hearn is best known as the most notable person to introduce Japan to the West. He produced about thirty works, including translations, retellings of folktales, and travelogues. - Summary by mlcui

National Geographic Magazine Volume 1 Number 2 published in 1889. Topics of articles are: Africa, its Past and Future Reports on: Geography of the Land Geography of the Sea Geography of the Air Geography of Life (Summary by Guero)

National Geographic Magazine Volume 3, articles published in 1891 and 1892. South America: Annual Address by the President, Gardiner G. Hubbard Geography of the Land: Annual Report by Vice-President Herbert G. Ogden Geography of the Air: Annual Report by Vice-President A. W. Greely An Expedition to Mount St. Elias, Alaska Introduction. The Southern Coast of Alaska Part I. Previous Explorations in the St. Elias Region Part II. Narrative of the St. Elias Expedition of 1890 Part III. Sketch of the Geology of the St. Elias Region Part IV. Glaciers of the St. Elias Region Part V. Height and ...

Morocco Before You Go is a travel and culture podcast from CityWalkGuides, created for first-time visitors planning a trip to Morocco. Host Sarah and expert Rami explore Moroccan cities, culture, history, food, etiquette, and practical travel decisions before you arrive.

The National Geographic Magazine, an illustrated monthly, the March Number. It includes the following articles, along with a few miscellaneous notes: The So-Called Jeannette Relics, by Professor William H. Dall Nansen's Polar Expedition, by General A. W. Greely The Submarine Cables of the World, by Gustave Herrle Peter Cooper and Submarine Telegraphy The Russo-American Telegraph Project of 1864-67, by Professor William H. Dall Survey and Subdivision of Indian Territory, by Henry Gannett Free Burghs in the United States, by James H. Blodgett

In this small book, Anthony Trollope describes with his characteristic wit and satire the different types of travelers commonly encountered while traveling in the 1800s. - Summary by Elsie Selwyn

The Uncommercial Traveller is a collection of literary sketches and reminiscences written by Charles Dickens. In 1859 Dickens founded a new journal called All the Year Round and the Uncommercial Traveller articles would be among his main contributions. He seems to have chosen the title and persona of the Uncommercial Traveller as a result of a speech he gave on the 22 December 1859 to the Commercial Travellers' School London in his role as honorary chairman and treasurer. The persona sits well with a writer who liked to travel, not only as a tourist, but also to research and report what he ...

In American Notes, Rudyard Kipling, the Nobel Prize-winning author of the Jungle Book, visits the USA. As the travel-diary of an Anglo-Indian Imperialist visiting the USA, these American Notes offer an interesting view of America in the 1880s.Kipling affects a wide-eyed innocence, and expresses astonishment at features of American life that differ from his own, not least the freedom (and attraction) of American women. However, he scorns the political machines that made a mockery of American democracy, and while exhibiting the racist attitudes that made him controversial in the 20th century ...

The National Geographic Magazine Volume 4, articles published in 1892 and 1893. The Evolution of Commerce: Annual Address by the President, Gardiner G. Hubbard Studies of Muir Glacier, Alaska Geography of the Air: Annual Report by Vice-President General A. W. Greely The Mother Maps of the United States An Expedition through the Yukon District The North American Deserts The Alaskan Boundary Survey Collinson's Arctic Journey Notes: Topographic Survey of Canada Lieutenant Peary's Crossing of northern Greenland Geographic Prizes

In these 10 short and witty essays, author Charles S. Brooks (1878-1934) muses on various topics, as wide-ranging as Shakespeare, travelling to foreign countries, or even fashion (night-caps and hoopskirts), to name only a few. - Summary by Sonia