Robert Sterling Yard was an American writer, journalist, and wilderness activist. Born in Haverstraw, New York, Yard graduated from Princeton Universi...
Miss Bird traveled through eastern Canada and the United States as a young twenty-something woman in 1854. She wrote extensive observations on society...
A charming brief account of a two months' autumnal stay on the shores of the Lake of Geneva. Howells, who was there with his family traveling from Eng...
It follows the story of a group of friends - Betty, Mollie, Amy, and Grace - as they embark on a journey to Pine Island, a secluded and mysterious isl...
In 1773, William Hutchinson set out on a journey to the Lake District of England, a region renowned for its stunning scenery and rich history. His acc...
Amelia B. Edwards wrote this historical travelogue in in 1873. The book describes her travels through a relatively un-visited area in the South Tyrol...
"Unroll the world’s map, and look upon the great northern continent of America. Away to the wild west, away toward the setting sun, away beyond many a...
This book, written in an era before widespread automobiles and paved roads, offers a comprehensive guide to cycling through the European Alps. It prov...
'American Scenery' by Nathaniel Parker Willis presents a captivating glimpse into the breathtaking landscapes of 19th-century America, primarily focus...
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of an island off the coast of Maine, 'Key Note' follows a group of vacationers who discover an abused boy and de...
This collection of early poems by Henry Kendall showcases his emerging style, characterized by a focus on Australian nature and landscapes. The poems...
'Niagara' by John Campbell, Marquess of Lorne, offers a personal and insightful account of the author's travels to Niagara Falls in the 19th century....
The Morning Dawn is a comprehensive poem that describes the scenic beauty of Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park, located in Maine. The poem...
Set in the breathtaking landscapes of Southern California, 'Summer in a Canyon' follows a group of friends as they embark on a camping adventure. The...
This book is a collection of travel stories by Frank G. Carpenter, who traveled to Australia, New Zealand, and other islands of the South Pacific in t...
This book is a collection of essays written by John Muir, a renowned naturalist and conservationist. The essays focus on four national parks in the we...
William Wilfred Campbell's 'Indian Summer' is a poetic exploration of the Canadian autumn, capturing its visual, olfactory, and auditory aspects. The...
Set in a Norwegian inn, "Ticket No. 9672" tells the story of Hulda, a young woman awaiting the return of her betrothed. When his ship is tragically lo...
