Classic travel writing books

A delightfully nostalgic guide to our green and pleasant land  Read More >>

In 1782 an enthusiastic young German landed in England. Through the fresh eyes of a foreigner, this title offers...  Read More >>

Written in an engaging and wonderfully informal manner, the book brings alive the many sights and sounds of Delhi--the...  Read More >>

In the South Seas is Stevenson's personal, sometimes idiosyncratic, yet honest and sharply-observed account of voyages...  Read More >>

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'Journeys East' reconstructs the Gardners' epic journey with illustrations from Isabella's albums and quotations...  Read More >>

Pictures from Italy is, broadly speaking, a travel book, but one that carries itself with a refreshing mixture of...  Read More >>

Offers a portrait of Arabia and its people.  Read More >>

Presents a portrait of Arabia and its people. This book tells how the author openly proclaiming himself a Christian...  Read More >>

Describes a Maharajah's eccentric habits and riddling conversations, and the odd shambling day-to-day life of his...  Read More >>

This volume contains several autobiographical works concerning Stevenson's experiences travelling to and temporarily...  Read More >>

Chawton House Library: Women's Travel Writings are multi-volume editions with full texts reproduced in facsimile...  Read More >>

In the nineteenth century, Teresa and George Littledale were known as the greatest English explorers of their day,...  Read More >>

One of many remarkable aspects of Taiwan is the fact that unlike its neighbours, Japan and China, it has hardly...  Read More >>

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Letters written during a short residence in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark (1796) is both an arresting travel book...  Read More >>

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A journal that offers an account of the author's trip from Boston to Oroomiah Persia in June, 1849. It describes...  Read More >>

Full of astounding adventures, Sailing Alone Around the World is the true story of the first man ever to circle...  Read More >>

Full of astounding adventures, Sailing Alone Around the World is the true story of the first man ever to circle...  Read More >>

North America is a highly valuable historical document, an assessment of the fractured United States written in...  Read More >>

North America is a highly valuable historical document, an assessment of the fractured United States written in...  Read More >>

Robert Louis Stevenson was not only a gifted writer, he was also an indefatigable traveller. His thirst for adventure...  Read More >>

Written by the author who set off from his home in the Scottish borders in May 1795 at the age of 23 to discover...  Read More >>