This gripping collection of true stories will have readers on the edge of their seats. From the tale of a ship that was ......more

The Spirit of America is a collection of essays written by Henry Van Dyke, one of America’s most beloved writers and thi......more

Way’s thrilling account of his journey in search of minerals takes readers on a globe-trotting adventure, exploring remo......more

This book is a detailed account of the voyages of the Russian explorer Vitus Bering, who led expeditions to the waters o......more

This thrilling account of the voyages of some of the world’s most famous explorers takes readers on a journey to the far......more

The Rescue of Greely tells the story of an 1884 mission to rescue Lieutenant Adolphus W. Greely and his party from their......more

In this fascinating book, Frederick Albion Ober explores the immediate aftermath of Christopher Columbus’s historic voya......more

Discover the fascinating and often humorous world of graveyards with this unique collection of epigraphs. Featuring poet......more

A pioneering and thrilling account of Hall’s expeditions to the Arctic in search of the lost Franklin expedition and his......more

This book presents a comprehensive collection of documents related to the career of the English explorer Henry Hudson. T......more

This book is a fascinating study of a 16th century nautical chart, providing insights into the history of cartography an......more

Join the thrilling adventure of a British naval expedition to the Molucca Islands! Walter Caulfield Lennon offers a vivi......more

This historical and scientific account of the many attempts to reach the North Pole offers readers a fascinating glimpse......more

A comprehensive history of the English exploration and trade expeditions to Asia in the 16th and 17th centuries, written......more

This comprehensive work provides a historical account of English explorations and trading ventures in Africa, as reporte......more

Many believe Columbus was the first to explore the New World, but in reality, there were many other great explorers who ......more

Contemplate the cycles of history and the fate of civilizations with this provocative essay, which argues that the decli......more

Mackinnon provides a detailed history of the development of civilization and its impact on public opinion. This book exp......more

This book contains the proceedings of the Royal Geographical Society from the late 1800s. It includes numerous articles ......more

This book describes the expedition undertaken by Robert Dudley, a close friend and advisor to Queen Elizabeth I of Engla......more

Experience the thrill and danger of Arctic exploration as you journey with Captain John Ross through the vast, icy wilde......more

A vivid and engaging account of the early voyages of exploration, from Marco Polo to Magellan. Lamprey brings these epic......more

In this gripping true story of survival and perseverance, we follow a group of sailors who must fight against all odds t......more

This delightful collection of essays explores the charms and quirks of Parisian life in the mid-19th century. Monselet’s......more

A gripping true story of hardship and survival as a group of explorers face the harsh realities of the Arctic wilderness......more

Join Charles Barnard on an adventure through the world of chivalry and knighthood in the modern age. This fascinating bo......more

This is a first-hand account of a scientific and surveying expedition by the British Royal Navy to Southeast Asia and th......more

This book provides a concise and accessible overview of Western civilization. It covers the major events, ideas, and fig......more

Fridtjof Nansen was one of the greatest polar explorers of the 19th century, and this book tells the story of his Arctic......more

This book explores the cartography and observations of Bering’s first voyage. Readers can follow the journey of Bering a......more

In this prescient and insightful work, H. G. Wells offers a sobering examination of the challenges facing humanity in th......more

In this sweeping survey of world history, the author traces the history of colonization from ancient times to the presen......more

This gripping account of Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen’s legendary 1893 expedition to the North Pole is a must-read......more

The Journal of H.M.S. Enterprise is a captivating account of the voyage to the Bering Strait and the search for Sir John......more

This is the official account of the British National Antarctic Expedition, led by Robert Falcon Scott, which took place ......more

Embark on a thrilling journey of exploration and discovery with Jules Verne’s classic account of the great navigators of......more

Join the heroic Greely Relief Expedition of 1884 with this first-hand account by Winfield S Schley, the expedition’s com......more

Lives and Voyages of Drake, Cavendish and Dampier is a captivating account of some of the most famous explorers of the S......more

Frémont’s thrilling account of his 1842 expedition to the Rocky Mountains is a classic of American frontier literature. ......more

Discover the thrilling adventure of early English explorers in the frozen north with this fascinating collection of trav......more

This gripping account of Captain Beechey’s voyages to the Pacific and Behring Straits offers a fascinating insight into ......more

This book is a first-hand account of an expedition to Mount St. Elias, Alaska, undertaken by the author in 1890. It prov......more

This fascinating history book tells the gripping tale of the little-known successors to the great explorer Vitus Bering.......more

First published in 1828, this gripping account tells the story of an ill-fated expedition to reach the North Pole. Led b......more

Gain unique insights into the earliest voyages from Asia to America and the search for the North West coast of America. ......more

Follow the harrowing journey of the crew of the USRC Thomas Corwin as they make the first recorded landing on Wrangel Is......more

Experience the beauty and wonder of the polar regions with this stunning visual guide to the summer and winter landscape......more

This book, written by Hezekiah Butterworth, chronicles the incredible story of Ferdinand Magellan and his journey to the......more

For armchair adventurers and history buffs alike, Northrop’s account of the exploits of the world’s most famous traveler......more

This extensive anthology brings together accounts of voyages and travels from throughout the world, collected and edited......more

This book is a firsthand account of the sinking of the East India Company’s ship, Cabalva, off the coast of Mocha, Yemen......more

Join Lieutenant Adolphus Greely and his team as they set out on an ill-fated mission to explore the Arctic circle in the......more

A thrilling account of American explorers and adventurers who braved the dangerous terrain and harsh climate of the wild......more

Explore the fascinating history of longitude, from the earliest attempts to measure it to the groundbreaking discoveries......more

This book recounts the fascinating journeys of Sir Alexander Mackenzie, a Scottish explorer who traveled extensively in ......more

Join Edward L. Moss in his harrowing arctic expedition of 1875-6 as he narrates the journey into the unknown frontier of......more

This account of the famous Harriman Alaska Expedition of 1899 provides a firsthand look at the stunning natural beauty o......more

A gripping account of one of the most daring polar expeditions of the 19th century, led by the legendary explorer Capt S......more

In this book, Robert Shaw traces the origins of ancient civilizations, covering the contributions of the Chaldeans, Hebr......more

Explore the fascinating world of William Marsden with this comprehensive collection of his works. Featuring a wide array......more

Join the debate over one of the greatest geographical mysteries of the 19th century. This book includes accounts of vari......more

Embark on an epic expedition to the Arctic with Sir John Franklin and his team. In this vividly written narrative, Frank......more

Explore the fascinating story of the Italian mathematician and astronomer Toscanelli and his influence on Columbus’ voya......more

Delve into the prehistoric past with George Rolleston’s study of the Iron, Bronze, and Stone Ages. This comprehensive gu......more

Join Julius Payer as he recounts the incredible expedition of the Austrian ship Tegetthoff into uncharted arctic waters.......more

In 1852, the British government launched an expedition to find Sir John Franklin and his crew, who had disappeared while......more

In this collection of lectures, Ruskin celebrates England’s architectural beauty and its cultural achievements. With pas......more

This book is an encyclopedia of exploration, discovery, and adventure in all parts of the world. It covers the major exp......more

Captain James Cook’s voyages were some of the most fascinating and important in the history of exploration. This volume ......more

This thrilling account depicts the tale of the first American expedition to summit Mount Everest. Led by Houston, it was......more

A first-hand account of explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson’s five-year expedition to the Canadian Arctic, including encounte......more

This book provides a concise and accessible overview of Western civilization. It covers the major events, ideas, and fig......more

This gripping collection of narratives recounts the harrowing experiences of several individuals caught in the midst of ......more

A vivid and engaging account of the early voyages of exploration, from Marco Polo to Magellan. Lamprey brings these epic......more

This book describes the expedition undertaken by Robert Dudley, a close friend and advisor to Queen Elizabeth I of Engla......more