Geographical discovery & exploration books

There was only one survivor of the ill-fated Burke and Wills Expedition from Melbourne to the north coast of Australia...  Read More >>

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Presents a history of science that focuses on the contributions from non-Western cultures in Africa, Asia, and the...  Read More >>

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This compelling memoir follows Amanda as she travels through Africa and the Middle East as an overland expedition...  Read More >>

This book, my friends, will share victories to uplift your spirit, educate your mind, and expand your knowledge....  Read More >>

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In rediscovering these stories about our shared history, we learn who we were, who we are, and who we can be. Adventure...  Read More >>

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Meriwether Lewis commanded the most important exploration mission in the early history of the United States. Clay...  Read More >>

The British Antarctic Terra Nova Expedition of 1910-1913 remains firmly imprinted on the public consciousness. The...  Read More >>

Traditional Chinese edition of Horizons: The Global Origins of Modern Science  Read More >>

H. Lynn Beck had no clue what to do after finishing his master;s degree in Vermont, so he applied to join the Peace...  Read More >>

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The reason for writing this book is to pinpoint the poverty levels in lower-class communities across America--in...  Read More >>

During the fur trading era, a rare breed of daring men challenged the treacherous Rocky Mountains in search of much-desired...  Read More >>

Having always been fascinated by these singular landscapes, Sergio Rossi reconstructs some of the episodes that...  Read More >>

In the many published accounts of the Lewis and Clark expedition, historians have tended to undervalue the explorers’...  Read More >>

This book is about me and some of my experiences. I started this book from the time I was a teenager. I included...  Read More >>

Reveals the amazing story of a largely forgotten explorer and naturalist who forged his way into West Africa and...  Read More >>

"Spencer Nicholl, a self-professed adrenaline junky, was once unaware of the ultimate source of life and adventure....  Read More >>

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Includes discussion questions and an interview with the author.  Read More >>