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359 public-domain travel writing books, summarised. Page 8 of 8.
Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 6: Germany, Austria-Hungary and Switzerland, part 2
Unknown
Alpine peaks, ancient Roman ruins, and bustling summer resorts blend together in a multi-voiced journey across central and eastern Europe.
A voyage to South America, with an account of a shipwreck in the river La Plata, in the year 1817
George Fracker
A midnight shipwreck shatters a peaceful voyage, leaving one lone survivor to wash ashore upon a desolate South American beach and fight for his life against cold, despair, and hostile wanderers.
The East
William Young Martin
This travelogue offers a Victorian lens on the Levant, blending personal observations of Egypt, Palestine, and Syria with a sharp, critical eye toward the political instability and social structures of the crumbling Ottoman Empire.
A steam voyage down the Danube, vol. 1 of 2
Michael J. (Michael Joseph) Quin
STEP ABOARD an early steam-boat navigating the majestic, untamed waters of the Danube, where empires meet, cultures clash, and an adventurous nineteenth-century journey unfolds.
A voyage of discovery
Hamilton Aïdé
An independent English brother and sister cross the Atlantic into the vibrant, contradictory social whirl of late nineteenth-century America, encountering sharp contrasts, romance, and unexpected tragedy.
In Wicklow and West Kerry
J. M. (John Millington) Synge
A wandering writer travels through remote Irish hills and coastal fringes, recording the voices, weather, and enduring traditions of isolated communities.
Memoranda on Tours and Touraine: Including remarks on the climate with a sketch of the Botany And Geology of the Province also on the Wines and Mineral Waters of France
J. H. Holdsworth
A detailed medical and natural survey guides nineteenth-century English travelers through the restorative microclimates, geological wonders, and mineral springs of central France.
There's not a bathing suit in Russia & other bare facts
Will Rogers
The world’s most famous humorist arrives in the Soviet Union by air, only to discover that the only thing more difficult than navigating a new government is finding a decent pair of trousers.
Travellers' Stories
Eliza Lee Cabot Follen
A mother recounts her grand tour of Europe to her children, weaving together personal observations, historical legends, and moral lessons for a quiet evening by the fire.
Timbuctoo the mysterious
Félix Dubois
The fabled city of Timbuctoo, long a source of legend and obsession for Western explorers, finally yields its secrets to a French traveler navigating the dangerous, winding reaches of the Niger River.
From England to Iceland
George Charles Sim
Steering past arctic waters into the rugged silence of a northern wilderness, a nineteenth-century traveler captures the raw beauty, austere life, and enduring customs of a solitary island realm.
Advance Australia!
Harold Finch-Hatton
Traveling from the Mediterranean to the rugged cattle-stations and bustling goldfields of late nineteenth-century Queensland and Melbourne, a traveler records the raw realities of colonial expansion.
Travels in Nova Scotia in the Year 1913
C. G. (Charles Gilbert) Hine
An unexpected inspiration by the sea yields a leisurely, rain-drenched journey along the historic southern shore of Nova Scotia.
History of the recent discoveries at Cyrene
R. Murdoch (Robert Murdoch) Smith
A silent and neglected landscape hides the remnants of a magnificent Hellenic capital, waiting for a daring reconnaissance to unearth its buried sculptures and ancient tombs.
Lucerne
G. (George) Flemwell
Nestled among ancient peaks and shimmering waters, Lucerne offers an ideal gateway to the breathtaking wonders of the Swiss Alps, blending a rich tapestry of history, myth, and enduring natural beauty.
A tour through North America
Patrick Shirreff
This account of a 19th-century journey through North America offers a sharp, practical assessment of the agricultural potential and social climate of the United States and Canada. It is a guide for the sober-minded settler, prioritizing soil quality and economic reality over romantic travelogue.
Doubly false
Ann S. (Ann Sophia) Stephens
The path to truth is often obscured by the tangled webs of deceit, leaving those who choose to wear the mask of falsehood to face an inevitable and lonely unraveling.
"Gamle Norge": Rambles and Scrambles in Norway
R. T. (Robert Taylor) Pritchett
The rugged fjords and silent mountain fjelds of Norway offer a sanctuary for the weary traveler, provided they are willing to abandon the comforts of the city for the simplicity of the wild. This narrative captures the spirit of a nineteenth-century journey through a landscape where ancient custom and untamed…
Holidays in Eastern France
Matilda Betham-Edwards
A traveler ventures far beyond the reach of standard guidebooks, exploring the forgotten corners of Eastern France as an honored guest in private homes. This account reveals a landscape of hidden valleys, mountain traditions, and deeply rooted social contrasts.
Walks and talks of an American farmer in England (Part 2 of 2)
Frederick Law Olmsted
A young American farmer wanders through the English countryside, observing the intersection of rural labor, traditional agricultural practices, and the profound social inequities of the mid-nineteenth century.
Sketches in Holland and Scandinavia
Augustus J. C. (Augustus John Cuthbert) Hare
This collection of travel impressions captures the quiet charm of the Netherlands, the artistic spirit of Denmark, and the rugged, storied landscapes of Sweden and Norway. It serves as a classic, atmospheric guide for the curious traveler.
Gleanings in Europe
James Fenimore Cooper
An American observer navigates the complex social codes and political turbulence of 1830s Paris, offering a sharp, candid assessment of a world where tradition and revolution collide.
Colorado Outings
James W. (James William) Steele
Rising from the edge of the flat midwestern plains like a colossal, serrated wall, the Rocky Mountains offer a landscape of titanic height and untamed beauty that defies ordinary human description.