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Hailed as a rousing read by The New York Times, this breathtaking chronicle of Antarctic exploration was written by expedition leader Sir Ernest Shackleton. In 1914 he and his 28-man crew boarded the ship Endurance and sailed away to do something no one had...

This is the first inexpensive, illustrated edition of one of the most delightful books of the 18th century. A major source work in American geography, anthropology, and natural history, it contains accurate and entertaining descriptions of the area of the New World now embraced...

Our country is lucky to have Jerry Dennis. A conservationist with the soul of a poet whose beat is Wild Michigan, Dennis is a kindred spirit of Aldo Leopold and Sigurd Olson. The Windward Shore---his newest effort---is a beautifully written and elegiac memoir of...

One writer's quest to locate herself within the wet, wild, and diversely human cultural heritage that has shaped herAuthor: Kathleen StockingPublisher: University of Michigan RegionalPublished: 04/27/1994Pages: 246Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.90lbsSize: 9.03h x 6.08w x 0.80dISBN: 9780472065165Review Citation(s): Library Journal 05/15/1994 pg. 89Publishers Weekly 04/18/1994...

One of the most dramatic tales from early pioneer America, the story of Tom Quick and his one-man war against the American Indians still arouses strong emotions to this day-especially among the descendants of his victims, to the point where his monument was attacked...

The bestselling author of Under the Tuscan Sun discovers the hidden pleasures of Italy in a sumptuous travel narrative that crisscrosses the country, with inventive new recipes celebrating Italian cuisine. Don't miss Frances Mayes in PBS's Dream of Italy: Tuscan Sun Special "Reading this...

They were young, brilliant, and bold. They set out to conquer the world. But the world had other plans for them. Bestselling author Susan Jane Gilman's new memoir is a hilarious and harrowing journey, a modern heart of darkness filled with Communist operatives, backpackers,...

With the high-octane humor, infallible radar for the absurd, and post-punk sensibility that have made him the premier adventure writer of our time, Cahill reports on the road trip to end all road trips: a journey from Tierra del Fuego to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska--accomplished...

Salzman's mastery of martial arts, which allowed him to become truly an expert on Chinese life, is matched only by his skill as a storyteller, making this book a natural for Vintage Departures.Author: Mark SalzmanPublisher: VintagePublished: 10/12/1987Pages: 211Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 8.02h x 5.22w...

Covering the length and breadth of Great Britain, this definitive guide provides a wealth of information on over 500 of the country's most attractive, interesting, and historic destinations, both well-established tourist spots and those less well known. Maps are complemented by the latest gazetteer...

Author: Richard Henry DanaPublisher: Modern LibraryPublished: 10/09/2001Pages: 544Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.90lbsSize: 7.90h x 5.20w x 1.00dISBN: 9780375757945Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 7.7Point Value: 26Interest Level: Upper GradeQuiz #/Name: 721 / Two Years Before the MastAbout the AuthorGary Kinder is the author of Ship of Gold in...

An elegant travel writer discovers Chile, the country squeezed in between a vast ocean and running along the longest mountain range on Earth.Author: Sara WheelerPublisher: Modern LibraryPublished: 03/16/1999Pages: 336Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.56lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.79dISBN: 9780375753657About the AuthorSara Wheeler is the author...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER On November 14, 1889, Nellie Bly, the crusading young female reporter for Joseph Pulitzer's World newspaper, left New York City by steamship on a quest to break the record for the fastest trip around the world. Also departing from New York that...

Acclaimed author Rick Bass decided to thank all of his writing heroes in person, one meal at a time, in this rich smorgasbord of a memoir . . . a soul-nourishing, road-burning act of tribute (New York Times Book Review). From his bid to...

Dinosaurs in the Attic is a chronicle of the expeditions, discoveries, and scientists behind the greatest natural history collection every assembled. Written by former Natural History columnist Douglas J. Preston, who worked at the American Museum of Natural History for seven years, this is...

From the author of The Last Mughal, an enlightening book that explores with remarkable compassion and expansive insight nine varieties of religious devotion in India today. In portraits of people we might otherwise never know William Dalrymple distills his twenty-five years of travel in...

As Four Thousand Hooks opens, an Alaskan fishing schooner is sinking. It is the summer of 1972, and the sixteen-year-old narrator is at the helm. Backtracking from the gripping prologue, Dean Adams describes how he came to be a crew member on the Grant...

India is a country epic in proportion and personality. Whether you want to join thousands of pilgrims lighting candles at the holy Ganges, catch the Taj Mahal bathed in a golden glow at sunrise or sip a feni cocktail on Goa's golden beaches, your...

The Rough Guide to BangkokMake the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides.World-renowned 'tell it like it is' travel guide, now with free eBook.Discover Bangkok with this comprehensive and entertaining travel guide, packed with practical information and honest recommendations by...

Uncover the very best of Belize with this fully updated guidebook. Rough Guides' expert authors travelled the length and breadth of Belize while researching this guide: seeking out the best guesthouses, exploring ancient Maya ruins and trekking through knotted mangroves. Written with our trademark...