from the introductory: California, which produces the maximum of scenery and the minimum of weather; California, which grows the biggest men, trees, vegetables and fleas in the world, and the most beautiful women, babies, flowers and fruits; California, which, on the side, delivers a yearly crop of athletes ... more »

It is a classic travelogue based on the journey taken by Isabella Bird in 1878 to the interior of Japan. She has vividly described Japan and its people with their multifarious culture and lives. The book enfolds her extensive knowledge of history and botany. Moreover, the narration of scenes of the native ... more »

What can be more fabulous than a round the world vacation recounted by Andrew Carnegie! from the PREFACE: It seems almost unnecessary to say that Round the World, like An American Four-in-Hand in Britain, was originally printed for private circulation. My publishers having asked permission to give it ... more »

Contents: I. An Unknown. II. Off and On. III. The Usui Pass. IV. Zenkoji. V. No. VI. On a New Cornice Road. VII. Oya Shiradzu, Ko Shiradzu. VIII. Across the Etchiu Delta. IX. Over the Arayama Pass. X. An Inland Sea. XI. Anamidzu. XII. At Sea Again. XIII. On the Noto Highway. XIV. The Harinoki Toge. XV ... more »

It is a travelogue that encapsulates Johnson's eighty-three days' journey to Scotland and the islands of Hebrides in 1773. Johnson has portrayed Scotland by depicting the scenes picturesquely. The whole panorama enhances reader's interest to an utmost pleasure. Johnson has recorded and commented on the ... more »

You have decided where and when to travel, but have you covered all of the little things to make your trip a great one?  We have traveled all over the United States, Asia and Europe and have compiled our hints, suggestions, and stories to help you have a great trip!  Our desire is to help you ... more »

Sur ce boulevard qui traverse les cinquième, sixième et septième arrondissements de Paris, Gabriel Matzneff rencontre saint Germain, Giacomo Casanova, les lycéennes de Fénelon, l'empereur Julien, Jean-Paul II, les trois mousquetaires, Giorgio Armani et bien d'autres encore ; il nous amène au restaurant ... more »

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How to present one more time Paris? People have a different image of Paris. For some, it is the contemplation of Gothic and Baroque churches, the admiration of the imposing and solemn "hôtels particuliers", ... For others, it is the highlight of shopping with the department stores of the Champs ... more »

How to present one more time Paris? People have a different image of Paris. For some, it is the contemplation of Gothic and Baroque churches, the admiration of the imposing and solemn "hôtels particuliers", ... For others, it is the highlight of shopping with the department stores of the Champs ... more »

How to present one more time Paris? People have a different image of Paris. For some, it is the contemplation of Gothic and Baroque churches, the admiration of the imposing and solemn "hôtels particuliers", ... For others, it is the highlight of shopping with the department stores of the Champs ... more »

Erleben Sie mit Gerhard Rohlfs die Erstdurchquerung der Sahara im Jahre 1865 bis 1867. Vom Mittelmeer bis zum Golf von Guinea. Beste Empfehlung für Liebhaber von Reiseerzählungen. Zweite, neu gefaßte Auflage im Januar 2005. more »