travel

"In February 1861 newly elected President Abraham Lincoln set out on a triumphant 2,000 mile cross-country railroad trip that would take him to his inauguration in Washington, D.C. At the same time, a band of fanatic southern Confederate sympathizers decided to stop Lincoln from reaching Washington and taking office. Furious because the new president's desire to end slavery threatened their way of life, they devised a secret plan: Lincoln would be murdered by an assassin's bullet in Baltimore. But as rushing railway trains carried Abraham Lincoln towards death, Detective Allan Pinkerton learned of the plot-and set out to save the president. Dive into this incredibly fun and suspenseful true story and learn what other history books never told you: the secret of Lincoln's great escape"--Provided by publisher.

Mark Twain's account of his transformation into a Westerner when he joins his brother, a newly appointed federal official, in Nevada.

"Challenges the practices of the travel industry, sharing stories of memorable discoveries and misadventures that demonstrate how to enjoy a technology-balanced vacation"--Jacket flap.

"A guide to some of the world's most fascinating places, as seen and experienced by writer, television host, and relentlessly curious traveler Anthony Bourdain"--Provided by publisher.

Contains the writings by the La Rochefoucauld brothers during their travels through England in 1785.

Examines how George Washington traveled the thirteen states, talking to Americans to gain support of the new government.

Phillip Lopate offers a unique view of the Manhattan shoreline through a series of exploratory walks, describing the buildings, people, architecture, and landmarks along the way and exploring the political, social, and economic factors that shaped them.

The author describes his experiences investigating the progress of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan, and his search for Brutus, a manatee his family adopted, discussing the competing forces that have placed the Everglades and the sea cow in danger of extinction.

The author provides an account of his experiences as a crew member on a tall-masted schooner during a six-week voyage through the Great Lakes,and discusses his other explorations of the lakes, looking at their history, geology, and environmental disaster and rescue.

Alma Guillermoprieto chronicles the six months she spent in Cuba in 1970, discussing how her love for dance led her to take a job teaching poorly trained but dedicated dance students in Cuba, and how her time there led to the development of her own political conscience.