Art of Travel

Art of Travel

by Sir Francis Galton

A practical guide to adventure travel in the Victorian era, covering everything from planning an expedition to dealing with hostile natives. Galton provides detailed advice on choosing equipment, selecting a bivouac, hunting for game, and navigating unfamiliar territory.

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Sir Francis Galton (16 February 1822 – 17 January 1911) was a British polymath in the Victorian era. He was a proponent of social Darwinism, eugenics, and scientific racism. Galton was knighted in 190...

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