The Book of the Long Trail (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Henry Newbolt

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1332291627 ISBN 13 : 9781332291625

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Epic journeys, steadfast courage, and the human side of exploration. Discover the real stories behind great expeditions, told with clarity and a spirit of respect for the explorers who pushed beyond known maps.

This book gathers vivid profiles of famous travelers and the dangers they faced, from the Arctic to remote deserts and jungles. It frames what made these journeys possible—teamwork, endurance, and moments of daring—while keeping the focus on the people who shaped history through travel and discovery. The book also reflects on the ideas and experiences that draw readers to stories of exploration, travel, and adventure.

- Meet renowned figures like Franklin, Burton, Livingstone, and Stanley through accessible, action-ready portraits.
- Learn how explorers planned routes, managed supplies, and faced disease, hunger, and harsh weather.
- See how travel adventures intersect with culture, geography, and the challenges of crossing unknown lands.
- Explore the human side of exploration, including leadership, risk, and moments of triumph.

Ideal for readers who love adventure narratives, historical journeys, and the quiet heroism found in exploration.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Leopold is delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. This means that we have checked every single page in every title, making it highly unlikely that any material imperfections – such as poor picture quality, blurred or missing text - remain. When our staff observed such imperfections in the original work, these have either been repaired, or the title has been excluded from the Leopold Classic Library catalogue. As part of our on-going commitment to delivering value to the reader, within the book we have also provided you with a link to a website, where you may download a digital version of this work for free. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience. If you would like to learn more about the Leopold Classic Library collection please visit our website at www.leopoldclassiclibrary.com

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1332291627
• ISBN 13: 9781332291625
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 332
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