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  National Geographic Magazine Vol...

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  National Geographic Magazine Volume 2 Number 1 April 1890.: On the Telegraphic Determinations of Longitude by the Bureau of NavigationReport: Geography of the LandReport: Geography of the Air 
  National Geographic Magazine Volume 2 Number 2 May 1890.:The Rivers of Northern New Jersey, with notes on the classification of rivers in general.A Critical Review of Bering's First Expedition, 1725-30, together with a translation of his original Report upon it.Supplementary note on the alleged observation of a Lunar Eclipse by Bering in 1728-9.

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  Home is Where the Heart Lands -...

  Richie Wolfe

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  Richie Wolfe leads us on a road trip through the United States that you will never forget. We follow his haphazard adventures rolling state by state across this vast country. He discovers the kindness of humanity one stranger at a time, while contemplating the meaning of existence. These stories will inspire you to get lost and rethink the way you prepare for traveling.

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  Finding Hildasay - How One Man...

  Christian Lewis

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  In his darkest depression, one idea brought Christian Lewis out of the depths - and into a new life. Finding Hildasay, read by the author, is a brutal and beautiful true story of depression, survival, walking, and the meaning of home.‘Now I was finally out of the force of the wind, my body began to warm – the part where the real pain sets in. I’d felt it plenty of times before on this journey, but this time it was different. As I began to regain feeling in my fingers and toes, it burned so strongly that I just sat in tears of pain.’Ex-paratrooper Christian Lewis had hit rock bottom, suffering with depression so severe he would shut himself in his bedroom for weeks. Then while surfing – his only respite – he cast his eyes along the coastline and realized it was the only place he really wanted to be.Making an impulsive decision to set himself a challenge – walk the entire coastline of the UK – Chris gave himself a few days to rustle up a tent and walking boots, then left for good with just a tenner in his pocket and two days’ worth of food. Little did he know at the time just how long it would take to cross the finish line – and the encounters that lay ahead that would turn his life around.Five years later, Chris has navigated the West Coast, Northern Ireland, the hard-rock cliffs of Scotland and the perimeters of the Scottish Islands . He spent three months on an uninhabited island called Hildasay, where there was no fresh water or food. It was there, the most barren his route had become, that the more pride and respect he found within himself – and the more remarkable his journey became. Happiness and hope was just around the corner.

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  Flirting with Mermaids - The...

  John Kretschmer

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  Over the course of twenty years of delivering sailboats to far-flung quaysides, John Kretschmer has had innumerable adventures, both humorous and terrifying. In Flirting with Mermaids, he recounts the most memorable of them. 
   
   
   
  He crosses the Western Caribbean with a crew of eccentric Swedes researching ancient Mayan mariners, lands in Aden at the outbreak of civil war, and endures a North Atlantic crossing during which he discovers the existence of Force 13 winds. Approaching Japan at the end of a particularly trying delivery, he finds himself sailing in "a high impact debris zone," but his resolve is unshaken. "If a piece of rocketship jetsam fell out of the sky and sank [me] after encounters with Hurricane Floyd, General Noriega, a tsunami, an erupting volcano, and Typhoon Roy, then it was meant to be."

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  Planes Flying over a Monster -...

  Daniel Saldaña París

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  From one of Mexico's most exciting young writers, a cosmopolitan and candid essay collection exploring life in cities across the world and reflecting on the transformative importance of literature in understanding ourselves 
   
   
   
  In ten intimate essays, Daniel Saldaña París explores the cities he has lived in, each one home to a new iteration of himself. In Mexico City he's a young poet eager to prove himself. In Montreal—an opioid addict desperate for relief. In Madrid—a lonely student seeking pleasure in grotesque extremes. These now diverging, now coalescing selves raise questions: Where can we find authenticity? How do we construct the stories that define us? What if our formative memories are closer to fiction than truth? 
   
   
   
  Saldaña París turns to literature and film, poetry and philosophy for answers. The result is a hybrid of memoir and criticism, "a sensory work, full of soundscapes, filth, planes, closed spaces, open vastness" (El País).

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  The Oregon Trail

  Francis Parkman

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  The Oregon Trail is a vivid and adventurous firsthand account of exploration across the American frontier, offering readers a remarkable glimpse into life in the mid-19th century. Written by historian Francis Parkman, this classic narrative blends travel writing, personal experience, and historical observation to create a compelling portrait of a vast and untamed landscape.
  
  Driven by a desire for adventure and a deeper understanding of the American West, Parkman sets out on a journey that takes him far beyond the comforts of settled society. Traveling across the prairies and into the rugged wilderness, he joins a band of hunters and traders, immersing himself in a world defined by survival, endurance, and constant movement.
  
  Through his detailed and often dramatic account, Parkman captures the physical challenges of frontier life—long days on horseback, unpredictable weather, and the ever-present risks of the journey. His encounters with wildlife, including vast herds of buffalo, as well as the harsh realities of hunting and subsistence, bring a raw authenticity to the narrative.
  
  One of the most compelling aspects of the book is Parkman's interaction with Native American tribes. He offers observations of their customs, traditions, and ways of life, providing insight into cultures that were, even then, under pressure from expanding settlement. While shaped by the perspectives of his time, these accounts remain an important part of the historical record.
  
  The landscape itself plays a central role in the story. Parkman's descriptions of sweeping plains, distant mountains, and open skies evoke both the beauty and the isolation of the frontier. His writing conveys a deep sense of scale and wonder, as well as the challenges posed by such an expansive and often unforgiving environment.
  
  Beyond adventure, The Oregon Trail reflects a personal journey of endurance and discovery. Parkman's experiences test his physical limits and reshape his understanding of the world beyond urban life. His narrative offers insight into the spirit of exploration that defined an era, as well as the complexities and consequences of westward expansion.
  
  Rich in detail and atmosphere, The Oregon Trail remains a cornerstone of American travel literature. It is both an exciting chronicle of frontier adventure and a valuable historical document, capturing a pivotal moment in the nation's history with clarity, depth, and enduring appeal.

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