Like a modern Viking 32-year-old Nansen set sail from Norway in 1893 to reach the North Pole. Experts warned him that his voyage was tantamount to suicide. Compact and nimble, his ship the Fram had been specially built to withstand the relentless, devastating pressure of the polar ice cap. At the right moment, he intended to strike out into the ......
Exploring the Southern Maine coast and interior from Kittery to Portland, this eclectic book guides readers to geological points of interest such as waterfalls, glacial boulders, rock profiles, and towering cliff views; to historic houses, garrisons, and mansions; to hiking trails and scenic walkways; to museums, historic churches, and ......
This is the story of the historic ship Vega’s first missions of mercy—a real-life sea tale complete with vicious storms, exotic locations, heart-rending moments, and priceless glimpses into real life on some of the world’s most remote tropical islands.
In December 2004, Shane Granger and his partner, Meggi Macoun, had just completed a ......
Calling After Water is a collection of essays from fly angler extraordinaire and accomplished writer Dave Karczynski, and follows this general narrative arc: writer falls in love with fly fishing, gets to travel the world, realizes that travel satisfies the soul only so much, and comes home to his heart in the Midwest. In the first piece, he buys ......
This 2nd edition is fully updated with all the latest travel details. In three parts, the first section describes the major highlights and the natural environment, with details on where and how to explore nature and the wildlife of the country.
The Australia Adventure Set consists of a Pocket Naturalist Guide and National Geographic map; ideal, lightweight references to take hiking or driving through this spectacular region. Waterford's folding, pocket-sized Australian Wildlife guide is a beautifully illustrated reference to over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, ......
An Underwater Guide to the Red Sea is a general introduction to diving and snorkelling in the Egyptian Red Sea, including a guide to the best sites and a photographic identification guide to over 350 species of marine life
4WD Treks of the High Country will lead readers through twenty-six of the best four-wheel drive touring destinations in both the Victorian and New South Wales alpine region.
Boiling Billys bestselling 4WD Treks Close to Sydney is now in its 6th edition and in the new A4 format. With 85,000 plus copies sold in previous editions, this title continues to be the ultimate guide for 4WDers wishing to explore the surrounds of Sydney.
