With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 1   By: Various

With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 1 is a captivating collection of travel writings from some of the most renowned explorers in history. The book takes readers on a journey across continents and centuries, offering a glimpse into the experiences of intrepid travelers who dared to venture into unknown territories.

Each essay in the anthology is beautifully written and provides insight into the cultural, geographic, and historical significance of the places visited. From Marco Polo’s descriptions of the Silk Road to Mary Kingsley’s adventures in West Africa, these accounts offer a fascinating look at the diversity of human experiences and landscapes around the world.

The editors have done a commendable job in selecting a diverse range of writings that showcase the vast array of travel experiences and perspectives. Whether you are a seasoned traveler or an armchair adventurer, With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 1 is sure to inspire wanderlust and ignite a passion for exploration.

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New Dependencies of the United States OLIVER H. G. LEIGH 9 Winter and Summer in New England HARRIET MARTINEAU 22 Niagara Falls and the Thousand Islands CHARLES MORRIS 31 From New York to Washington in 1866 HENRY LATHAM 39 The Natural Bridge and Tunnel of EDWARD A. POLLARD 49 Virginia Plantation Life in War Times WILLIAM HOWARD RUSSELL 62 Among Florida Alligators S. C. CLARKE 74 In the Mammoth Cave THÉRÈSE YELVERTON 83 Down the Ohio and Mississippi THOMAS L. NICHOLS 94 From New Orleans to Red River FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED 104 Winter on the Prairies G. W. FEATHERSTONHAUGH 114 A Hunter's Christmas Dinner J. S. CAMPION 124 A Colorado "Round Up" ALFRED TERRY BACON 133 Among the Cow boys LOUIS C... Continue reading book >>