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  Through the Brazilian Wilderness...

  Theodore Roosevelt

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  This book is an account of a zoo-geographic reconnaissance through the Brazilian hinterland. In 1914 Theodore Roosevelt with his son, Kermit and Colonel Rondon traveled to South America on a quest to course the River of Doubt.  In the body of this book Roosevelt describes how the scope of the expedition was enlarged, and how it was given a geographic as well as a zoological character. The Roosevelt-Rondon Scientific Expedition had experienced great adventures and dangers during its quest including men loss, attacks of cannibalistic tribes and flesh-eating bacteria. Discover the incredible adventures of the ex-president and his crew in one of the most exciting and unexplored parts of the Earth! 
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  Start of the Mission 
  Up the Paraguay 
  A Jaguar-hunt on the Taquary 
  The Headwaters of the Paraguay 
  Up the River of Tapirs 
  Through the Highland Wilderness of Western Brazil 
  With a Mule Train Across Nhambiquara Land 
  The River of Doubt 
  Down an Unknown River Into the Equatorial Forest 
  To the Amazon and Home; Zoological and Geographical Results of the Expedition 
  The Work of the Field Zoologist and Field Geographer in South America 
  The Outfit for Travelling in the South American Wilderness 
  Letter of May 1 to General Lauro Muller

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  The Impulsive Explorer

  Karen Espley

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  Do you have an impulsive explorer within you? Join the impulsive Explorer, Karen Espley as she makes the impulsive decision to leave the corporate world behind and embark on a life-changing trip to the Antarctic. Living on a Russian Base next door to angry Sea Lions, Karen finds herself living and working in remote conditions surrounded by stunning scenery as she discovers the courage to find a different way of living which will change her life forever and inspire others to do the same. Foreword by polar explorer Robert Swan OBE.The impulsive Explorer Audiobook was recorded and produced at Monkeynut Audiobooks in Hampshire, England.

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  The Cider Revival - Dispatches...

  Jason Wilson

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  “From unraveling the history of the apple to exploring the intricacies of flavor, [Wilson] reveals the love and labor that goes into a timeless beverage.” —Bianca Bosker, New York Times–bestselling author of Cork Dork 
   
  Cider is the quintessential American beverage. Drank by early settlers and founding fathers, it was ubiquitous and pervasive, but following Prohibition when orchards were destroyed and neglected, cider all but disappeared. In The Cider Revival, Jason Wilson chronicles what is happening now, an extraordinary rebirth that is less than a decade old. 
   
  Following the seasons through the autumn harvest, winter fermentation, spring bottling, and summer festival and orchard work, Wilson travels around New York and New England, with forays to the Midwest, the West Coast, and Europe. He meets the new heroes of cider: orchardists who are rediscovering long lost apple varieties, cider makers who have the attention to craftsmanship of natural wine makers, and beverage professionals who see cider as poised to explode in popularity. What emerges is a deeply rewarding story, an exploration of cider’s identity and future, and its cultural and environmental significance. A blend of history and travelogue, The Cider Revival is a toast to a complex drink.  
   
  “Cider is America’s great forgotten beverage. Jason Wilson’s lively, anecdote-filled, passionate paean to what he says should properly be considered ‘apple win’ will go a long way toward giving this immensely varied and complex libation the recognition and appreciation it deserves.” —Colman Andrews, cofounder of Saveur and author of The British Table

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  The Lost Art of Being Lost

  Roger Wheelock

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  "A wonderful ramble across worlds that really don't exist anymore. Filled with enormous charm and rare insight." - Michael Elcock 
  "At once wise, thoughtful, intimate, wistful, and loving...(with) much human goodness, a good helping of miracles, and more than a few luminous moments. It is also a cry for reflection on the state of the natural world, and a call to action. Generous and exuberant." Colin Browne

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  Las Vegas The Grand - The Strip...

  Mike Carpenter

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  Explore the storied history of the Las Vegas Strip with this engrossing audiobook. Learn about iconic resorts, attractions, and historic moments that have shaped the city over time. Follow the changes in architecture and entertainment options that made Las Vegas what it is today. This book is an essential guide for those seeking to uncover how one dusty expanse of dirt became the gambling mecca of the world, boasting some of the most famous and largest casinos and hotels anywhere, which attract more than 40 million visitors a year. Witness firsthand developers' perspectives on creating stunning properties like the Mirage, Bellagio, Venetian, Caesars Palace, MGM Grand, Circus Circus, and many more. Get an inside look at what it took to make Las Vegas into the international destination it is today!Revised and updated in February 2021

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  The White Rock - An Exploration...

  Hugh Thomson

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  An explorer searches the Peruvian Andes for a lost ruin in “a gem of a book [that] transcends the travel writing genre” with fascinating Inca history (Los Angeles Times). 
   
  A New York Times Notable Book 
   
  With the backdrop of the ever-intriguing Andes mountains, Hugh Thomson explores the intoxicating history of the Inca people and their heartland. The author, an acclaimed documentary filmmaker and explorer, expertly weaves accounts of his own discoveries and brushes with danger with the history of those who preceded him—including the explorer Hiram Bingham, who discovered Machu Picchu; the twentieth century South American photographer, Martín Chambi; the poet Pablo Neruda; and the Spanish conquistadores who destroyed the Inca civilization—and the eccentric characters he meets on his travels. 
   
  Following in the footsteps of the explorers Gene Savoy and Hiram Bingham, Thomson set off into the jungle to find the lost city of Llactapat. This is the story of his journey to discover it via the interconnecting paths the Incas laid across the Andes.

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