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Chasing Dean

surfing America's hurricane states
2009

Lost city of the Incas

the story of Machu Picchu and its builders
2003
Explores the ancient Incan cities of Machu Picchu and Vitcos and discusses the exploratory journeys of Hiram Bingham, the American who found the ancient cities.

At the mercy of the sea

the true story of three sailors in a Caribbean hurricane
2007
Presents a true story that retraces the journey of three sailors, their boats, and a devastating hurricane that hit the Caribbean in November of 1999.

Sheba

through the desert in search of the legendary queen
2001
The author describes his experiences trekking through Ethiopia, Arabia, Israel, and France in search of the truth behind the legend of the Queen of Sheba.

Running with the bulls

fiestas, corridas, toreros, and an American's adventure in Pamplona
2001
The author, a professor at Penn State, presents a first-hand account of his experiences participating in the running of the bulls during the Festival of San Ferm?n in Pamplona, Spain, an event he has attended for over two decades, and discusses other aspects of the annual celebration.

Grand Canyon celebration

a father-son journey of discovery
1999
A memoir in which the author recalls a ten-day trip he took to the Grand Canyon with his son, Brandon, and long-time friend and guide Malcolm, to celebrate Brandon's entry into adulthood, and to explore what it means to come of age.

The circus at the edge of the earth

travels with the Great Wallenda Circus
1998
Charles Wilkins chronicles the adventures he had during the 3,000 kilometer journey he took with the Great Wallenda Circus.

Lewis & Clark

voyage of discovery
1998
Photographs and text help chronicle the expedition Meriwether Lewis and William Clark took from the Missouri river to the Pacific ocean in 1803.

In search of the Grand Canyon

1997
Recreates Major John Wesley Powell's 1869 journey down the Colorado River and through the Grand Canyon.

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