Books By American Travelers And Explorers: From 1846 To 1900 (1920)

By Frederick Samuel Dellenbaugh

Book Overview

Books By American Travelers And Explorers: From 1846 To 1900 (1920) is a comprehensive collection of writings by American travelers and explorers during the mid-19th to early 20th century. Compiled and edited by Frederick Samuel Dellenbaugh, a prominent explorer and author in his own right, this book features a wide range of travel accounts, memoirs, and scientific observations from some of the most notable American adventurers of the time.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different region or type of exploration. The first section covers the American West, including accounts of the California Gold Rush, the Mormon migration, and the exploration of the Grand Canyon. The second section focuses on Arctic exploration, with writings from expeditions to Greenland, Alaska, and the North Pole. The third section covers exploration in Africa, including accounts of hunting safaris, missionary work, and scientific expeditions. The final section includes writings from various other regions and types of exploration, such as the exploration of the Amazon, the ascent of Mount Everest, and the search for the source of the Nile.Throughout the book, readers will encounter firsthand accounts of adventure, danger, and discovery from some of the most intrepid explorers of the time. The writing is vivid and engaging, offering a glimpse into a world of exploration and discovery that is both thrilling and inspiring. Whether you are a history buff, an adventurer at heart, or simply a lover of great writing, Books By American Travelers And Explorers: From 1846 To 1900 is a must-read.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166283402
• ISBN13: 9781166283407
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"