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Discover the exciting "Genehouse Chronicles" as we journey from the bustling streets of Chicago to the serene bluffs of the Mississippi River in Alton, Illinois. Follow the author's transition from a vibrant career in singing, acting, and playwriting to their return to their hometown. Explore the rich history of Alton, renowned for its ties to the Underground Railroad, the expeditions of Lewis and Clark, and the vibrant cultural heritage shaped by notable figures like Miles Davis and Elijah P. Lovejoy. Experience the natural wonders of the Mississippi River, from the magnificent bald eagles and pelicans to the thriving wildlife in the surrounding areas. Join the author's adventures along the Mississippi's bluffs, where they meet the intriguing "Hummingbird Man," the cheerful proprietor of "Stevie's Fish Stand," and the friendly couple, Mike and Cathy, running the nearby fruit and vegetable stand. Witness the charm of the Midwest community as the author befriends the amiable "Orville," his wife, "Quilt Queen," and the warmhearted parishioners. Explore the author's encounters with groundhogs, snakes, and a variety of bird species in their backyard. "Genehouse Chronicles" is a captivating narrative that captures the essence of transitioning from city life to the comfort and tranquility of small-town living, offering a heartfelt exploration of nature, community, and self-discovery along the banks of the mighty Mississippi.

First English translation of de Rossel's transcription of d'Entrecasteaux's journal, with introductory essay and explanatory notes. In 1791 Admiral Bruny d'Entrecasteaux sailed with two ships from Revolutionary France to search for his compatriot, the explorer La Pérouse, who was missing in the Pacific. Over a period of nearly two years he had held his ideologically divided expedition together. Without his exceptional maritime skills his men (and one cross-dressing woman!) might all have died-or played out the destructive fury of the Revolution on the quarterdeck before reaching Java. More than two centuries later, d'Entrecasteaux's account of his voyage remains a profound affirmation of his achievements. His humane, sensitive and even joyful encounters with the peoples of Australia and the Pacific make this a remarkably appealing book. Although d'Entrecasteaux failed to discover the fate of La Pérouse, and perished in the attempt, his voyage was more than a mere rescue mission. Between 1791 and 1793 the expedition discovered the Derwent estuary and the D'Entrecasteaux Channel between Bruny Island...

Siberian Passage, first published in 1949, is a fascinating look at the land and peoples of far northern Russia in the early 1900s. The author was a member of a Russian scientific expedition which explored the then little known boreal and arctic regions of Siberia, and describes the lives of the natives they encountered, travels by dog-sled, dealing with the many difficulties in travel, including wild extremes in temperature, and provides an insightful overview of the region.

“Will have river veterans nodding in agreement and surprise. I loved the journey." — Doug Stanton, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, Horse Soldiers“An important contribution to the literature of exploration. This book had my pulse racing."— Peter Heller, author of The Dog Stars and The RiverA dramatic narrative tour of 10 of the world’s most incredible whitewater adventures—spanning 5 continents and 40 years—guided by a legendary whitewater trailblazerThis fascinating history of daring whitewater explorers stands alongside classic works on mountaineering, outdoor survival, and extreme sportsPerfect for fans of Jon Krakauer’s Into Thin Air and Candice Millard’s River of the GodsIn 10 thrilling real-life adventure stories, pioneering whitewater explorer Wick Walker examines what lured a generation of incredibly daring pioneers into some of Earth’s most wondrous yet forbidding river canyons:below Victoria Falls on the Zambezi, the Great Bend of the Tsangpo in Tibet, Tiger Leaping Gorge on the Yangtze, the flanks of Mount Everest, and more Loaded with great moments and personal stories, Walker details what these adventurers found there, and within themselves. The extraordinary characters, driven by different motives and visions, but united by their compulsion to seek the unknown and the pulse of free-flowing water, are as remarkable as the daunting geography and conditions they confront.Whitewater sport today stands side-by-side with mountaineering in participation and public attention, yet it has lagged in generating its own literature. Torrents As Yet Unknown helps fill that gap for readers interested in human drama played out against great natural challenges.Mountaineering history is deep and its literature rich, but whitewater adventurers approach and experience the same forbidding terrain from a different vantage, between the steep walls of their canyons and atop powerful torrents of cascading water.

Desde su niñez Jairo soñaba con una vida llena de aventuras como la de sus super héroes favoritos y un buen día decide embarcarse y salir de su vida rutinaria en la ciudad de Bogotá. Sin un plan establecido y solo con la certeza de que Dios nunca lo abandona y que esa fe lo llevaría a conseguir cambiar su destino. Sin dinero en sus bolsillos y con poco equipaje, muy pronto logra hacerse marinero y recorrer lugares que nunca imagino y finalmente casi a la fuerza establecerse en los Estados Unidos. En esta historia la vida le va enseñando muchas cosas, desde disfrutar la sensación de libertad sin ninguna atadura en su juventud en Santa Marta, hasta superar obstáculos con perseverancia y trabajo duro para lograr una vida llena de satisfacción personal.

An (un)settling road trip through the centre of Australia to discover how settler colonisation has altered the landscape and the lives of people who call this strip of country their home.

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LA VERDADERA HISTORIA DE UN VIAJE INFERNAL A MÉXICO En el verano de 1978, Paul Wilson, de veintiún años, aprovecha la oportunidad de unirse a dos iconos locales en un viaje de surf de ensueño a México continental, sin saber que su destino final se encuentra en el corazón de los cárteles de la droga. Sin tener la menor idea de dónde sacará el dinero para pagar su parte del viaje, y decidido a demostrar su valor, hace lo único que se le ocurre: roba un supermercado. Y, por si el karma no tuviera ya suficientes motivos como para condenar el viaje, pronto se entera de que uno de sus acompañantes es un asesino convicto a la fuga y el otro un canalla sin escrúpulos. El infortunio y las desgracias imperan en el viaje, y la mera supervivencia se antepone a la práctica del surf. Fotografías originales (entre ellas la de un joven El Chapo), y el intenso estilo narrativo de Wilson, se combinan para recrear esta historia real y personal -en la línea de Hacia rutas salvajes de Jon Krakauer, y Diarios de motocicleta de Che Guevara-, salvo que esta historia tuvo que esperar a que vencieran los distintos plazos de prescripción para poder ser contada.

George was born in Scotland in 1942. His father was away at the war and his mother was staying with her mother at 'Angraflat' near Kelso. It was an old hospital, unused since the infroduction of penicillin and the family lived in the lodge near the gate. The old buildings and grounds were a paradise for the young George, and it never bothered him being left on his own. Schooling was at Kelso High School, and he was moderately successful gaining the Higher leaving Certificate in the 6th year. After school he went to the Ferranti company in Edinburgh as a student apprentice but soon discovered that large factories cut off from the outside world were not for him and he started looking for a way out. One of his friends (Archie Howie) started talking about immigrating to Australia and before long they were both applying for assisted passages to Sydney. On an early trip on Sydney harbour George was amazed at the number of yachts enjoying their Sunday sail. A seed was sown that day that matured in a few years' time. 'Dorado', a 35' steel sloop was Georges first yacht, and the next few years were spent learning how to sail and navigate. Short trips became longer voyages, and finally a circumnavigation via the trade wind route. George loved all of that and wanted to keep going, not the same thing again, but a new challenge, the Southern Ocean and Cape Horn. George spent 3 years preparing before setting off on what should have been the achievement of his sailing career. Sadly, bad weather and exhaustion intervened, and 'Dorado' was shipwrecked on Cape Horn Island. Somehow, with a bit of luck and some help from the Chilean Navy George survived this disaster, and now tells the story.

Is Healing Truly Possible Amidst the Ruins of Lost Love?Henri thought so, and his pursuit took him across continents, weaving through memories that spanned from the serene corners of Southern France to the vibrant streets of Barcelona. The Hustle of Mumbai and several countries like the USA, Mexico and many more.Yet, it wasn't just about beautiful landscapes; it was a quest of the heart...Why "The Broken Traveler" Stands ApartCrafted with the emotional depth of a memoir but narrated with the gripping engagement of a novel, Hugo Smienk offers readers a unique reading experience.You're not just passively reading about Henri's life; you're living it alongside him. Each city, each memory, and each emotion unfolds like scenes from a novel, yet they resonate with the authenticity of real experiences...The tale transcends traditional memoir boundaries, giving you a story that's as captivating as any fiction, yet deeply rooted in genuine human emotions and experiences.If You've Enjoyed These, "The Broken Traveler" Is For You:Tales of profound emotional introspection and self-discoveryVivid portrayals of captivating global landscapesStories that intertwine heartbreak and hope against the backdrop of diverse culturesLearn how you too can deal with heartbreakNarratives that blend personal growth with romance and adventurePerfect For:Hopeful romantics seeking tales that resonate with real emotionsTravel enthusiasts craving to explore the world through a unique lensReaders looking for stories of resilience and personal growthThose who have felt the sting of heartbreak and are searching for narratives of healingThe Heart of the MatterThis isn't just about a traveler. It's about every one of us who has ever felt the weight of the past while seeking a brighter future. It's about understanding that healing is a journey, one that can take us to unexpected places, both geographically and emotionally.¿¿¿¿ Experience the Power of Resilience and Rediscovery.Feel every emotion, from the cobblestone streets of France to the passionate heart of Barcelona. Discover Ashrams, Shangas, Gurus in exotic places and visit many countries through the eyes of Henri. Let "The Broken Traveler" remind you of the strength we all hold within.Immerse yourself in a tale that promises to be both a mirror to your soul and a window to the world.

"Shipwrecked On the FeeJees" is the thrilling account from the log-book of William S. Cary, of Nantucket, the sole survivor of the crew of ship "Oeno", which was wrecked on Turtle Island, in the Pacific Ocean, on the 5th of April, 1825. It is the personal description of the loss of a Nantucket whaleship, the capture and massacre of all but one of the crew, and the incidents of the life of the survivor among the cannibals of the South Sea Islands. This book, "Shipwrecked On the FeeJees" records, in detail, accounts of nine years of shipwreck, massacre, cannibals and survival of William S. Cary in the Fiji Islands of the South Pacific.

Bart Kennedy (1861-1930), from the age of 6 until about the age of 20, worked in cotton mills and machine shops in Manchester, England. At age 20, pennyless, he left England, working as a deckhand on a cargo ship to Philadelphia. Illiterate and with no money or formal training, he used the force of his youth to "tramp" his way westward across North America. At low-paying jobs, he worked as an oysterman, a prisoner in New Orleans, a miner, a railroad snow-shed builder in the Canadian Rockies, gold panning in the Klondike and as a singer and actor in California. This book, "Tramp Adrift - A Hobo's True Story", follows his life as a wandering hobo tramp with all its endeavors, failures and triumphs. Bart Kennedy's life story is one of the most entertaining biographies ever written. The reader will be immersed in his narratives of the tramp life of a real hobo.

In 1917 Zane Grey went on a five month hunting and fishing trip into vast areas of the Colorado wilderness. The travel party included his brother R. C. (Romer Carl "Reddy" Grey) and Romer's wife Reba, Dorothy Ackerman, Claire Wilhelm, and Mildred Fergerson. After taking a locomotive train from Denver, on the "Moffat Road" over the Continental Divide to Yampa, with their guide Scott Teague, they traveled by horseback over many high mountain passes and through spectacular meadows, open spaces, lakes and streams. This book "Zane Grey - On Colorado Trails" traces in great detail his adventures along with his descriptions of the beauty and perils encountered. This publication is fully illustrated with many authentic images not found in other Zane Grey books.

The Pike's Peak Gold Rush (later known as the Colorado Gold Rush) was the boom in gold prospecting and mining in the Pike's Peak Country of western Kansas Territory and southwestern Nebraska Territory of the United States that began in July 1858 and lasted until roughly the creation of the Colorado Territory on February 28, 1861. The majority of the gold was found north of Pike's Peak, up to the Denver - Boulder area. An estimated 100,000 gold seekers took part in one of the greatest gold rushes in North American history. The participants in the gold rush were known as "Fifty-Niners" after 1859, the peak year of the rush and often used the motto Pike's Peak or Bust! This book, "Pike's Peak Gold Rush - One Miner's Account" traces the path of Chalkley J. Hambleton, from Chicago, transporting a fourteen-wagon oxen train loaded with a twelve-stamp quartz rock crushing machine and all necessary tooling, food and wares to set up a gold mining operation in Colorado, a truly engaging account for any wild west reader.

Forrest Fenn, a wealthy and eccentric art dealer, started a treasure hunt by filling a bronze chest with over 20 pounds of gold and jewels, hiding it somewhere in the Rocky Mountains, and then daring the public to find it. A cryptic poem within his book, The Thrill of the Chase, held clues to its location. Solve the riddles, and the treasure was yours. 300,000 people from around the world searched for the treasure without success. Then, a decade after the hunt began, it ended in a cloud of mystery. Where was it hidden? What was the solution to the poem? All that remained in the story's aftermath were questions, echoing unanswered across the vast expanse of the Rockies.The Place Where a Story Ended chronicles one man's expansive search through the teeth of the Rockies, discovering that the treasure chest was a lure that Fenn cast into a sea of people, hoping someone would take the bait and uncover the story behind the story. This book weaves together all the loose ends into a cohesive last chapter of The Thrill of the Chase, and in so doing, it reveals the solution to the mystery and story hidden within.

Patrick Gass was a sergeant in the Lewis and Clark expedition of 1804-1806, and his journal provides a fascinating and detailed account of one of the most important expeditions in American history. Combining scientific discovery, territorial expansion, and extraordinary human achievement, Gass's journal provides a unique glimpse into the early days of American exploration.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

5.000 Kilometer durch Amerika - Tim Voors nimmt uns mit auf die einzigartige Wanderung entlang des Continental Divide Trail.Als längster Fernwanderweg, der durch ein einziges Land führt, steht der CDT auf der Wunschliste jedes ambitionierten Wanderers. Bekannt für seine Schönheit und gleichzeitige Unberechenbarkeit ist der CDT ein Ausdauertest, der Vielseitigkeit und Anpassungsfähigkeit an die Launen der Natur abverlangt. Jedes Jahr machen sich nur wenige auf, um dieses Ziel tatsächlich zu erreichen. Tim Voors war 2022 einer von ihnen. Im Alter von 50 Jahren hat er die Strecke in unter fünf Monaten zurückgelegt und damit nach dem Pacific Crest Trail, auf dem wir ihn in dem mit gestalten veröffentlichten Allein begleiten konnten, den zweiten der drei Triple-Crown-Wege begangen. Sieben Millionen Schritte und die 15-fache Anzahl der Höhenmeter, die es braucht, um den Mount Everest zu besteigen, sind nur zwei Zahlen, die versuchen, diese Herausforderung fassbar zu machen.The Great Divide ist mehr als nur eine Geschichte - es ist eine Einladung, eigene Grenzen zu erkunden und das Unbekannte zu umarmen.

Melchior Lorck's works are fascinating. They have a special seductive quality not unlike contemporary advertisements. We are captivated by their well-executed compositions, their clarity, simplicity, and craftsmanship – their imagery. Melchior Lorck lived from 1526/27 to sometime after 1583 and is relatively unknown today. Who was he? And what were his works?Lorck was primarily a graphic artist and aimed to publish large, illustrated books. However, none of them were completed, and as a result, we only know a limited part of his ambitious artistic project. Its full extent and final expression can only be imagined. Nevertheless, a fascinating body of work remains. Research into Lorck's works has been limited compared to how pioneering an artist he was on the international stage. The seven articles in this book present new research that illuminates new aspects of Lorck's work and proposes new understandings and interpretations of it.