Dead reckoning:
Whybrow, Helen
Dead reckoning: the greatest adventure writing of the golden age of exploration, 1800-1900 - W. W. Norton 2002 - 416 p.
For intensity of geographical exploration and wealth of first-rate adventure writing, the 19th century stands alone. This collection contains 35 stories from the most compelling odysseys of the century, some humorous and light-hearted, others desperate and thrilling.
9780393010541 0393010546
700=NOTNACO
Adventure and adventurers
Travelers' writings, English
English literature--19th century
American literature--19th century
820.8035 DEA
Dead reckoning: the greatest adventure writing of the golden age of exploration, 1800-1900 - W. W. Norton 2002 - 416 p.
For intensity of geographical exploration and wealth of first-rate adventure writing, the 19th century stands alone. This collection contains 35 stories from the most compelling odysseys of the century, some humorous and light-hearted, others desperate and thrilling.
9780393010541 0393010546
700=NOTNACO
Adventure and adventurers
Travelers' writings, English
English literature--19th century
American literature--19th century
820.8035 DEA