Posthumously published in 1864, The Maine Woods depicts Henry David Thoreau's experiences in the forests of Maine, and expands on the author's transcendental theories on the relation of humanity to Nature. On Mount Katahdin, he faces a primal, untamed Nature. Katahdin is a place "not even scarred by man, but it was a specimen of what God saw fit to make this world." In Maine he comes in contact with "rocks, trees, wind and solid earth" as though he...

Every time Bill Bryson walks out the door, memorable travel literature threatens to break out. This time in Australia.
His previous excursion along the Appalachian Trail resulted in the sublime national bestseller A Walk in the Woods. In A Sunburned Country is his report on what he found in an entirely different place: Australia, the country that doubles as a continent, and a place with the friendliest inhabitants, the hottest,...

Based on a trip with his brother in 1839, "A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers" is an excellent example of Thoreau's talent for naturalistic writing. In exquisite detail Thoreau depicts the nature that surrounds him over the course of his trip. One of only two books to be published during his lifetime, Thoreau began work on "A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers" following his brother's death in 1842, however the work was not fully completed...

Touring Italy explores the cities and the countryside, including Rome, the ruins of Pompeii, the Italian Riviera, Sicily, and many stops in between. Touring France ventures off the beaten path to bring you the definitive video portrait of this colorful country, from fairy tale castles to the Cannes Film Festival, from the serene countryside to Paris' museums and cafes and much more.

"Ian Wright begins his travels at the spectacular Antrim coast in Northern Ireland. He then travels to Belfast before crossing the border and heading to Dublin, the capital of the republic. Passing thorough (sic) Cobh and Kerry, he then sails to the Aran Islands, hikes in Connemara and Donegal, and ends his journey on the wild and remote Tory Islands"--Container.

Norrie takes readers on a tour of Chicago, where they will see towering skyscrapers, eat deep-dish pizza, and catch the crosstown classic Wrigley Field.

Norrie takes readers on a tour of London, England where they will ride underground on the Tube, take a spin on the London Eye, and march with the guards at Buckingham Palace.

"Now more than ever, count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know to travel in Portugal. In this book, you'll find his up-to-the-minute advice alongside time-tested travel tips"--

From exploring the scenic bays of Cornwall to diving into history at Hadrian's Wall, this excellent travel resource provides all the strategic advice and up-to-date information needed for planning a trip to England.