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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

"Folk Stories from Southern Nigeria" appeal to the anthropologist within me, no less than to the lover of what children and older people call "Fairy Tales." The stories are full of mentions of strange institutions, as well as of rare adventures. I may be...

Walking (tramping), biking and exploring the South Island in New Zealand. Henry and Barbara on their latest adventure on the Kaikoura Coast Walk, the Queen Charlotte Way, and the Otaro Central Bike Trail.Author: Henry IntiliISBN-10: 1329070658ISBN-13: 9781329070653Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/29/2015Pages: 116Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 9.00h...

B-4 radio...B-4 radar...B-4 GPS...B-4 mobiles, with reliance on gritty courage, & the stars to guide... Thomas Mariner welcomes All-Aboard the Reine D'Arvor yacht: First Mate, MR FRED REBELL, acclaimed 'first man to sail the Pacific 9,000 miles from west to east in an open-boat...

John O Neill writes about the people and the province of Galicia where he and his wife have lived since moving there in the summer of 2006: humourously, knowledgeably, contentiously, and with no little respect for the people and customs of Spain's largely forgotten...

Neil McDonald has been fascinated by the exceptional history of Malta and Gozo for some years and leads tour groups around the islands' unique prehistoric and historic sites. The history section takes the reader on a journey from the formation of the islands' along...

Celia Fiennes is remarkable for the journeys she made, in an effort regain her health, riding through the English countryside. As well as more local journeys she made two epic tours in 1697 and 1698 travelling as far as northern England and Scotland. Travelling...

The complete story of the Pacific Princess cruise ship. This well-illustrated book takes us on a cruise from the days she was built to the destination she visits today. A must-have book for all former and future passengers and for all those with a...

The Great Little Trains of Wales are a very special way of seeing some of the best scenery in the British Isles. All are narrow gauge steam railways and some have a history spanning well over 100 years. All of them have in common...

http: //www.theroamingrenegades.com/ Hi, we are Nic and Paul, the 'Roaming Renegades'. We are travellers, adventurers and creatives and our blog and publication chronicles our escape from the 9-5 and round the world trip. We report back on our experiences, give advice and destination guides,...

Ancient and 21st-century secrets of Petra revealed Petra in prophecy The immediate future based extensively on King David and the prophet Daniel. 82 revealing pages IMPORTANT REVISION UPDATE March 28, 2011Author: Stephen VolkISBN-10: 1257161172ISBN-13: 9781257161171Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/24/2011Pages: 84Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

Bells Across The Snow is a heartwarming Christmas poem written by the renowned English poet and hymn writer, Frances Ridley Havergal. Originally published in 1882, this beautiful poem tells the story of a group of church bells ringing out across the snow-covered landscape on...

""The Alarms and Excursions of Lady Littlehampton"" is a humorous novel written by Osbert Lancaster. The story revolves around Lady Littlehampton, a wealthy and eccentric woman who lives in a grand mansion in London. Lady Littlehampton is known for her extravagant parties and her...

""Fourteen Years With Adelina Patti"" is a memoir written by Louisa Lauw in 1884. The book chronicles Lauw's experiences as a companion and confidante to the famous opera singer Adelina Patti. Lauw recounts her time with Patti, from their initial meeting in 1868 to...

I Walked With Heroes is a memoir written by Carlos P. Romulo, a Filipino diplomat, journalist, soldier, and statesman. The book chronicles his remarkable life journey, from his humble beginnings in the Philippines to his rise as a respected figure in the international community.Romulo's...

Over The Straits: A Visit To Victoria (1861) is a travelogue written by Louisa Anne Meredith. The book chronicles her journey to Victoria, Australia in the mid-19th century. The author provides a vivid description of the landscape, people, and culture of the region. She...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

The world's polar regions are attracting more interest than ever before. Once regarded as barren, inhospitable places where only explorers go, the north and south polar regions have been transformed into high profile tourism destinations, increasingly visited by cruise ships as well as becoming...

This book uniquely focuses on human rights issues associated with tourism development and tourism businesses. Tourism is a manifestation of globalization and it intersects with human rights on so many levels. These implications are increasingly relevant in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent...

Just a generation ago the notion that holidays should be invested with ethical and political significance would have sounded odd. Today it is part of the lifestyle political landscape. Volunteer tourism is indicative of the growth of lifestyle strategies intended to exhibit care and...

Covers significant changes in GPS/INS technology, and includes new material on GPS, GNSSs including GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, and IRNSS/NAViC, and MATLAB programs on square root information filtering (SRIF) This book provides readers with solutions to real-world problems associated with global navigation satellite...

During Charles Darwin's 1831-6 voyage on the Beagle, his on-board library included 'Cook's voyages' (the edition is not specified). This illustrated 1821 edition, in seven volumes, is representative of the versions available in the early nineteenth century. Volumes 3 and 4 cover Cook's second...

An army officer and politician, Richard William Howard Vyse (1784-53) also made his mark as an Egyptologist. This three-volume work, published in 1840-2, has remained an instructive resource in Egyptology up to the present day. Adopting the style of a journal, with illustrations and...

Before abandoning archaeology for politics, Sir Austen Henry Layard (1817-94) carried out major excavations in Mesopotamia between 1845 and 1851, uncovering important evidence of ancient Assyrian civilisation. Although he originally believed that Nimrud was Nineveh, he later confirmed that Kuyunjik was the location of...

Before abandoning archaeology for politics, Sir Austen Henry Layard (1817-94) carried out major excavations in Mesopotamia between 1845 and 1851, uncovering important evidence of ancient Assyrian civilisation. Although he originally believed that Nimrud was Nineveh, he later confirmed that Kuyunjik was the location of...

By the middle of the nineteenth century, the North-West Passage, a trade route from the Atlantic to the Pacific, had been sought for centuries without success. The Franklin expedition of 1845 became the latest victim, and Irish naval officer Sir Robert John Le Mesurier...

When Scottish botanist Robert Fortune (1812-80) travelled to Japan in 1860, shortly after it had reopened to foreign visitors for the first time in centuries, he found the islands to be both mysterious and dangerous. This work, first published in 1863, is Fortune's spirited...

Frederick William Beechey (1796-1856), naval officer and hydrographer, was born into a family of artists, joined the Navy at a young age and went on to travel the world to survey coastlines and oceans. He published several accounts of his expeditions to destinations including...

Isabella Bird (1831-1904) was one of the most famous Victorian female explorers, and the first woman member of the Royal Geographical Society. Bird was recommended an open-air life from an early age as a cure for physical and nervous complaints. She toured the United...

Captain James Burney (1750-1821), the son of the musicologist Dr Charles Burney and brother of the novelist Fanny Burney, was a well-travelled sailor, best known for this monumental compilation of voyages of discovery in the Pacific Ocean. After joining the navy in 1764, he...

John Liddiard Nicholas (1784-1868), a London iron-founder, arrived in New South Wales in 1813 but rather than develop his business, he accompanied Samuel Marsden on a journey to New Zealand from November 1814 to March 1815 that established the first Christian mission to the...

First published in 1906, this volume traces the history of Spitsbergen in the Svalbald archipelago, from its discovery by a Dutch explorer in 1596 to the beginning of its scientific exploration in the nineteenth century. The volume was written by Sir Martin Conway (later...

This is the poignant true story of a vital young woman, who's life was tragically shortened due to a series of preventable events. Throughout the slow but steady decline of her health, she never wavers, but rather keeps her positive attitude, without complaining or...

The introduction system of new biometric facial recognition technology has begun its arrival journey also linked with travel of the future by transforming the airport experience for customers travelling from Orlando, Los Angeles and New York, JFK by streamlining the boarding process by cutting...

Do you love to travel? Do you wish you had a journal to record those awesome memories in? My Travel Log is a 6x9 inches so you can carry it anywhere. It has 200 blank pages for several road trips worth of memories. Paste...

"The No.1 - Guidebook for Solo-Adventurers "You're thinking of travelling alone, but your fears stopped you so far? You have already read countless blog posts by passionate solo travellers, but you still lack the courage of trying it yourself? You're not sure if this...

Here's a Vacation Planner, Notebook for trips with friends or family members. Single travel plans. Notebook journals also makes a perfect gift anytime of year including birthday, christmas, friendship gifts, journal for mothers, journal for daughters notebook for friends or just - to inspire...

If you want to improve all areas of your Spanish skills while having fun at the same time, then keep reading...Do you want to improve your Spanish skills, but don't want to sit around doing boring, repetitive exercises? Are you sick of learning grammatical...

Gill Puckridge explores turning sixty, uprooting her life, and traveling to China. Deep fried cockroaches, dancing the cha-cha under the stars, and backpacking up the Li River were the mildest of her experiences. Throw in some miscommunication over cultural customs and you have the...

From the expanses of the Chihuahuan Desert to the secrets of the Piney Woods, Texas is travelers' country. Home to several distinct cultures, the only common trait among the far-flung people of the Lone Star State is hardscrabble grit--a persistence in the relentless landscape.But...

By 2012 Qatar was riding the crest of a huge and powerful wave. Rich beyond its wildest dreams, the country was leveraging its oil and gas reserves to drag itself into the 21st century. And just like Dubai before it, the country was moving...