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Publisher:
RICHARD ASHLEY
Pub. Date:
2021
Language:
English
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"Trekking Trails and Tales: Adventures in Nature" takes readers on an exhilarating journey through the untamed wilderness. This captivating collection of stories chronicles the adventures of intrepid trekkers as they traverse rugged landscapes, conquer towering peaks, and immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. From the serene tranquility of forest trails to the majestic vistas of mountain ranges, each narrative captures the spirit of exploration...
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Publisher:
New Dimensions Foundation
Pub. Date:
2013
Language:
English
Description:
She was a talker, he, the silent type. How did they bridge their differences in temperaments and skills as they thirsted through deserts, forded icy rapids, stumbled through snow, and met up with a mountain lion? Hear the amazing highs and intense lows as every part of their physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual bodies were challenged.
Author:
Publisher:
Cicerone
Pub. Date:
2013
Language:
English
Description:
A guidebook describing a range of half, full and multi-day mountain biking and hiking routes, including 7 different routes to Machu Picchu on quiet Inca roads and trails which reveal the spectacular scenery and archaeological richness of the Sacred Valley. Includes many previously unpublished routes and custom-drawn maps.
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Language:
English
Average Rating:
4 stars
Description:
In this book Bill Bryson explores the most intriguing and consequential questions that science seeks to answer and attempts to understand everything that has transpired from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization. To that end, Bill Bryson apprenticed himself to a host of the world's most profound scientific minds, living and dead. His challenge is to take subjects like geology, chemistry, paleontology, astronomy, and particle physics and see if...
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Language:
English
Description:
Celebrate ten years of spooky treks with five new trails in New Hampshire's White Mountains, blending historical lore and ghost stories. Five new hikes added to the second edition to celebrate ten years of spooky trekking! Explore the haunts of hikers gone by and see for yourself whether these ghost tales are fact or fiction. Haunted Hikes provides storied history and fanciful legend within the trails of New Hampshire's White Mountains and beyond....
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Publisher:
Pegasus Books
Language:
English
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Part adventure story, part cultural history, Paris to the Pyrenees explores the phenomenon of pilgrimage along the age-old way of Saint James Driven by curiosity, wanderlust, and health crises, David Downie and his wife set out from Paris to walk across France to the Pyrenees. Starting on the Rue Saint-Jacques, then trekking 750 miles south to Roncesvalles, Spain, their eccentric route takes 72 days on Roman roads and pilgrimage paths-a 1,100-year-old...
9. Avenger
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Series:
Last Gunfighter volume 15
Language:
English
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William W. Johnstone's epic westerns brilliantly pit the courage of a man alone against the rugged landscape of frontier America. Weaving actual historical characters and events with hoof-pounding suspense, Johnstone's new Frank Morgan adventure finds the West's last gunfighter facing his toughest enemy yet. Death Is Not The End--Sometimes It's Just The Beginning When Frank Morgan finds there's a price on his head, there's only one thing to do--kill...
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Language:
English
Description:
In 1931 Grey Owl published his first book, The Men of the Last Frontier, a work that is part memoir, part history of the vanishing wilderness in Canada, and part compendium of animal and First Nations tales and lore. A passionate, compelling appeal for the protection and preservation of the natural environment pervades Grey Owls words and makes his literary debut still ring with great relevance in the 21st century. By the 1920s, Canadas outposts of...
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Language:
English
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How does a middle-aged wife, mother, and FBI agent pursue her dream of hiking 2,200 miles from Springer Mountain, Georgia, to Mount Katahdin, Maine? Sticks Harsha balances her trekking ambitions against the responsibilities of daily life by hiking the Appalachian Trail in sections, one piece at a time. Across a thirteen-year odyssey, Sticks discovers the best of America: the stunning beauty and diversity of nature, the quaintness of small towns, the...
Author:
Publisher:
Ted Shobe
Pub. Date:
2023
Language:
English
Description:
"Trekking the Himalayas: A Guide to High-altitude Adventures in Nepal and Bhutan" is a captivating travel guide that invites adventurers to explore the majestic Himalayan region. Whether you are an experienced trekker or a novice explorer, this book offers comprehensive insights into planning and executing high-altitude journeys in Nepal and Bhutan. Inside its pages, you'll find detailed information on the best trekking routes, hiking trails, and...
13. On the Trail
Author:
Publisher:
Skyhorse
Pub. Date:
2018
Language:
English
Description:
In the early twentieth century, while young men were flocking to explore the beauty of the American wilderness, their female counterparts were typically relegated to the domestic sphere. But as the fight for equality of the sexes strengthened, so too did the feminine desire to discover the wilderness. In On the Trail, pioneering outdoorswomen Adelia and Lina Beard answer that call with a hiking and camping guide for women. Written specifically for...
Author:
Publisher:
Open Road Distribution
Pub. Date:
2015
Language:
English
Description:
Spanning the years 1853-1933-beginning with conveyance by oxcart and ending with air travel-this series of dramatic monologues tells the story of Helen Walsh and Thomas Hodgson, whose families trekked the trails of the great migration to the West. Helen and Thomas get married, and together, tame the remote corners of the wilderness by means of their imperishable love and a clear, well-beaten path.
15. Devil's Bin
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Publisher:
Austin Macauley Publishers
Pub. Date:
2022
Language:
English
Description:
This book is about a young woman who was looking for an adventure after ending a relationship. She decided on a Canadian trekking trip in the Northern Territories in mid-winter. Her friend was going to go with her but backed out at the last minute, leaving her to go on her own. On the plane, she met up with two guys who were also going trekking and offered her a lift from the hotel to the trail. They set off together but separated half way up, leaving...
Author:
Publisher:
WordFire Press
Pub. Date:
2014
Language:
English
Description:
T. Duren Jones gets out into the wilderness as often as possible-camping, fishing, hiking, desert trail trekking and "bagging" peaks-and does he have stories to tell! He's hiked hundreds of trails, completed the nearly 500 miles of the Colorado Trail, and has summited all 54 of Colorado's 14,000-ft peaks. He loves the outdoors-and check-off lists. He's kinda crazy that way. He'll often drag friends and family on his wilderness quests...and most...
Author:
Publisher:
Greystone Books
Pub. Date:
2009
Language:
English
Description:
Since its publication in 1973, 103 Hikes in Southerwestern British Columbia has sold over 120, 000 copies, guiding novices and experts alike around lakes, rivers, and mountains from the North Shore and Howe Sound to Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton, and east to the Fraser Valley and Hope-Manning Park. Engagingly written, meticulously detailed, and thoughtfully organized by area, 103 Hikes is the ultimate, indispensable guide for trekking in all seasons....
Author:
Publisher:
Atmosphere Press
Pub. Date:
2020
Language:
English
Description:
My Cemetery Friends is timeless. Walk with renowned author and poet Vincent J. Tomeo through garden pathways of life. Along the way, encounter other travelers, trekking a similar trail, embrace new acquaintances, and this will make all the difference. My Cemetery Friends is a celebration of life. It is six degrees of separation, how one can meet someone, and in turn, this can lead to other unique encounters. My Cemetery Friends honors our families,...
19. Gresham
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Publisher:
Arcadia Publishing Inc
Pub. Date:
2011
Language:
English
Description:
The history of Gresham, Oregon, is rooted in the pioneers who trekked along the Oregon Trail in the 1800s. Traveling down the Columbia River or over the precipitous route by scenic Mount Hood, they arrived in what was then called Powell Valley, so named by the first settlers. They found trees that were unparalleled, tall, and straight, which they used to build their first communities. The rich, fertile land was cleared to grow an array of crops that...
Author:
Publisher:
Bookside Press
Pub. Date:
2024
Language:
English
Description:
My Cemetery Friends is timeless. Walk with renowned author and poet Vincent J. Tomeo through garden pathways of life. Along the way, encounter other travelers, trekking a similar trail, embrace new acquaintances, and this will make all the difference. My Cemetery Friends is a celebration of life. It is six degrees of separation, how one can meet someone, and in turn, this can lead to other unique encounters. My Cemetery Friends honors our families,...