travel

The author presents a humorous account of his travels in Europe.

A fictional account of Sir Ernest Shackleton's treacherous voyage to Antarctica--in which he and his crew became trapped in ice--told by Mrs. Chippy, a cat on the ship.

Beppe Severgnini chronicles the experiences he and his wife had while renting a house in Georgetown and attempting to adapt to modern American culture.

Travel writer Bill Bryson chronicles the experiences he had and profiles the people and wildlife he encountered while traveling through Australia.

Discusses the life of Marco Polo and his journeys. Includes timelines.

Author's account of his travels through the Balkan countries and a history of the region.

Contains quotes, narratives, facts, photographs, and memorabilia that chronicle Robert Ripley's travels around the world during the 1920s and 1930s in search of marvels and curiosities.

Examines the life of Captain James Cook, a British explorer and scientist, including his early life, his many Pacific voyages, and his death and legacy.

"When Peter Stothard, editor of the Times literary supplement, finds himself stranded in the Egyptian city of Alexandria in the winter of 2010, after his flight has been cancelled due to severe weather, he sets out to explore a nation on the brink of revolution."--Jacket flap.