Celebrated Travels and Travellers Vol 3 First Part chapter I - The Dawn of a Century of Discovery part 2
In which the intrepid traveller, disguised as a native, embarks on arduous journeys through the sacred cities of Arabia and the vast deserts of Nubia, making keen observations of local customs, geogra...
24 Okt 20min
Celebrated Travels and Travellers Vol 3 First Part chapter I - The Dawn of a Century of Discovery part 1
In which the slow dawn of the nineteenth century reveals a restrained yet steadfast revival of exploration, led notably by the indefatigable Ulric Jasper Seetzen, whose ventures uncover the forgotten ...
24 Okt 29min
Celebrated Travels and Travellers Vol 2 Second part chapter IV - The two Americas part d
In which the intrepid travellers traverse the varied and sometimes daunting terrains of South America, from volcanic plains and lofty Andean peaks to lush forests and ancient ruins, observing natural ...
23 Okt 21min
Celebrated Travels and Travellers Vol 2 Second part chapter IV - The two Americas part b
In which we follow the hardy and indefatigable Samuel Hearn as he braves Arctic hardships and hostile encounters while charting vast, unknown territories and rivers that flow towards the distant sea. ...
22 Okt 19min
Celebrated Travels and Travellers Vol 2 Second part chapter IV - The two Americas part c
In which the intrepid naturalist Alexander von Humboldt embarks upon a thorough exploration of the vast and varied regions of northern South America, meticulously documenting its geography, flora, fau...
22 Okt 18min
Celebrated Travels and Travellers Vol 2 Second part chapter IV - The two Americas part a
In which the intrepid voyages and meticulous surveys along the western coasts of America—from the early days of Cortes and Drake to the explorations of Behring, Vancouver, and others—are recounted wit...
21 Okt 21min
Celebrated Travels and Travellers Vol 2 Second part chapter III - Asia and its inhabitants part b
In which we are invited to witness the ceremonious reception of the British ambassador by the Chinese emperor, with splendid displays of courtly festivity, intricate customs, and delicate diplomacy un...
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Celebrated Travels and Travellers Vol 2 Second part chapter II - African Explorers part e
In which the intrepid explorations of James Bruce and W. G. Browne are recounted with a careful eye for the intricate customs, geography, and history of Abyssinia and Darfur, revealing ancient ruins, ...
20 Okt 20min
