Classic travel writing books

A facsimile reprint of the original 1899 edition of W. G. Collingwood's famous memoir of a tour in Iceland, illustrated...  Read More >>

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The entrancing spirit of the fabled city of Istanbul through the eyes of writers and travelers  Read More >>

The colour and splendour of Upper Egypt in the words of those who travelled the shores of the Nile through time....  Read More >>

This third book in the Travelling Solo series, not only covers a single week in The Gambia, but reflections on previous...  Read More >>

Classic journey from London to Singapore by Land Rover.  Read More >>

In this series of sketches Dickens brings the city of London and its inhabitants vividly to life. His travels take...  Read More >>

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The Syriac writers of Qatar have not received the scholarly attention that they deserve in the last half century....  Read More >>

This book tells the stories of Egypt’s historic hotels (including the Cecil, Shepheard’s, the Mena House, Gezira...  Read More >>

The language of Jung's writings, and of analytical psychology generally, is sometimes difficult to understand. This...  Read More >>

A dazzling memoir from a talented Malaysian writer about family and home, and a searing portrait of the country...  Read More >>

Until 1893, Mary Kingsley lived the typical life of a single Victorian woman, tending to sick relatives and keeping...  Read More >>

Arguably the original sailing classic, this beautifully produced edition includes new maps and a foreword by a high-profile...  Read More >>

Mischief in Patagonia follows H.W. Tilman's voyage on his across the Patagonian ice cap. Filled with Tilman's characteristic...  Read More >>

First published in 1937, Snow on the Equator chronicles H.W. Tilman’s early adventures; his transition from East...  Read More >>

The Scottish doctor Henry Faulds (1843–1930) is remembered for his role in the development of fingerprinting as...  Read More >>

During the Jim Crow era, African American travellers faced the prospects of violence, harassment, and the denial...  Read More >>

Classic of travel literature offers journalistic account of English tramp steamer's passage through the Amazon River...  Read More >>

A unique collection of classic travel writing, showcasing and celebrating the pioneering spirit of women throughout...  Read More >>

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Originally published in 1919, this book contains extracts from diaries kept by Arthur Everett Shipley, the Vice-Chancellor...  Read More >>

D.H. Lawrence's first travel book and an important insight into the roots of his literary genius.  Read More >>

Classic accounts of Albania in the 19th century.  Read More >>

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