Travel Writing
JUNGLE OF STONE: THE TRUE STORY OF TWO MEN, THEIR EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY, AND THE DISCOVERY OF THE LOST CIVILIZATION OF THE MAYA
Written by Carlsen, William
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe "masterful chronicle" of the discovery of the legendary lost civilization of the Maya and the quest to unlock their secrets.
MONTMARTRE: PARIS'S VILLAGE OF ART AND SIN
Written by Baxter, John
In the second portrait of his series Great Parisian Neighborhoods, award-winning raconteur John Baxter leads us on a whirlwind tour of Montmartre, the hill-top village that fired the greatest achievements of modern art while also provoking bloody revolution and the sexual misbehavior that made Paris synonymous with sin
JOURNEY TO THE ORIENT
Written by Nerval, Gerard De
More than just an account of his travels in Cairo, Beirut, and Constantinople in 1843, Gérard de Nerval's Journey to the Orient is a quest for the unknown. If his narrator seems credulous in his retelling of legends of the origins of the pyramids and the mysteries of the Druzes, it is with this purpose in mind.
OLD PUGLIA: A CULTURAL COMPANION TO SOUTH-EASTERN ITALY
Written by Mountgarret, Susan
Apulia (or Puglia) is the heel of Italy, stretching down from the spur of the Italian boot. Its landscape is often very beautiful and it has wonderful old cities with Romanesque cathedrals, Gothic castles and a great wealth of Baroque architecture, together with 'rupestrian' churches that contain Byzantine frescoes.
WALKER'S ANTHOLOGY - FURTHER TALES
Following the success of The Walker's Anthology, The Railway Anthology, and The Cyclist's Anthology we're continuing this series with further short excerpts from the writings of famous literary figures on the subject of hiking, trekking and climbing around the world.
LITTLE BOOK OF MINDFUL TRAVEL: BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS
Written by Rowan, Tiddy
Often we feel stressed and frantic when traveling, whether on the daily commute, or the annual family vacation. But travel presents many opportunities that--with a mindful approach--can open our minds and hearts to new places and new experiences to enrich our existence.
SAINT-GERMAIN-DES-PRES : PARIS'S REBEL QUARTER
Written by Baxter, John
The award-winning chronicler of life in Paris reveals the secrets of his home quarter, Saint-Germain-des-PresA unique blend of history, memoir, and sightseeing essentials, Saint-Germain-des-Pres is a captivating "narrative guidebook" to one of Paris's iconic quarters by John Baxter, bestselling author of The Most Beautiful Walk in the World.
LONDON: A TRAVEL GUIDE THROUGH TIME
Written by Green, Matthew
Let time traveler Dr. Matthew Green be your guide to six extraordinary periods in London's history--the ages of Shakespeare, medieval city life, plague, coffee houses, the reign of Victoria and the Blitz. We'll turn back the clock to the time of Shakespeare and visit a savage bull and bear baiting arena on the Bankside.
EDITH WHARTON ABROAD: SELECTED TRAVEL WRITINGS, 1888-1920 (REVISED)
Written by Wharton, Edith
Edith Wharton's seven works of travel have been called "brilliantly written and permanently interesting." For the first time, excerpts from each of these works have been made available to the general reader in a single volume.
NOTES FROM A SMALL ISLAND
Written by Bryson, Bill
Featuring an all-new cover, New York Times bestseller Bill Bryson's irrevent and hilarious journey through the beloved island nation he called home for two decades. From Downing Street to Loch Ness, this is a delightful look at the United Kingdom.