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.

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Adventure and adventurers
Travelers' writings, English
English literature--19th century
American literature--19th century

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