An Explorer Comes Home

An Explorer Comes Home
Author: Roy Chapman Andrews
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 189
Release: 2021-08-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

In 'An Explorer Comes Home', Roy Chapman Andrews invites readers on an intimate journey, continuing his autobiography from 'Under a Lucky Star'. No longer venturing to distant corners of the earth, this tale unfolds on Pondwood Farm in Connecticut, where Andrews and his wife build a tranquil haven. Through their labor and determination, they carve a home from the land, immersing themselves in the spirit of the pioneering Connecticut settlers. As the couple intertwines their lives with the rich history of Colebrook, echoes of New England's early days reverberate through the pages.

Roald Amundsen

Roald Amundsen
Author: Roald Amundsen
Publisher: Garden City, N.Y. : Doubleday, Doran
Total Pages: 304
Release: 1927
Genre: Science
ISBN:

Autobiography.

The Great Explorer

The Great Explorer
Author: Chris Judge
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Adventure stories
ISBN: 9781849394017

When a famous explorer goes missing in the North Pole, his son, Tom, decides he must find him. And so a daring adventure begins across the treacherous icy terrain of the North Pole. Will Tom be able overcome the many challenges ahead and find his father?

Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in Orange County (Explorer's 50 Hikes)

Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in Orange County (Explorer's 50 Hikes)
Author: Karin Klein
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2010-10-04
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1581578598

A hike for every interest and ability! This brand-new entry in the popular Explorer's 50 Hikes series covers the most interesting hiking trails in Orange County, California, providing diverse hikes in a variety of wilderness environments: from a short walk along a concrete channel to see endangered green sea turtles to more challenging hikes to find tide pools, waterfalls, and the treasures of the county’s private nature preserves. Each hike provides detailed directions and maps and offers a unique perspective on its environs—whether hot springs, earthquake faults, or vibrant wildflower displays—giving as close an experience as possible to hiking with a live guide. Several area hikes are available only in this book, making it a must-have for your California sojourn.

Explorer's Guide Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami & the Florida Keys: A Great Destination (Second Edition)

Explorer's Guide Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami & the Florida Keys: A Great Destination (Second Edition)
Author: Trish Riley
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Total Pages: 275
Release: 2009-01-05
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1581579721

Find the perfect spot for your beach blanket as you follow Trish to spectacular sun-splashed locations the crowds have yet to discover. With this guide, travel planning Florida's Gold Coast is a breeze. This is the ultimate guide for discriminating travelers who desire authentic experiences rather than canned entertainment—the natural beauty and rhythms of destinations instead of carbon-copy hotels with commonplace restaurants. Organized from Palm Beach south to Key West, this updated edition looks beyond the obvious and shares the unique, off-beat side of Florida. It even includes eco-friendly tips and environmental information about the region. Author Trish Riley has scoured the area for legendary chefs and local harvests, historic downtown districts, cozy inns, and sizzling beaches. Whether you enjoy camping out or savoring fine linen sheets, bird-watching or deep-sea fishing, here you will find the most up-to-date advice to make your trip unforgettable. Find out why the Explorer's Great Destinations series is “consistently rated the best guides to the regions covered. Readable, tasteful, appealingly designed. Strong on dining, lodging, culture, and history.”—National Geographic Traveler

Explorer's Guide Adirondacks: A Great Destination: Including Saratoga Springs (Seventh Edition)

Explorer's Guide Adirondacks: A Great Destination: Including Saratoga Springs (Seventh Edition)
Author: Annie Stoltie
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2012-09-17
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1581577761

A comprehensive guide to the Adirondacks and beyond Completely updated, now in full color, this guide provides details of Adirondack Park’s history and geography as well as the cultural, lodging, dining, shopping, and recreational opportunities that abound here and in its gateway cities (including Saratoga Springs and Glens Falls). Full of unbiased critical opinions and candid reviews from an author who is immersed in the region; up-to-date, detailed maps; and gorgeous photos throughout—this is an invaluable guide for your next trip.

Explorer's Guide South Florida

Explorer's Guide South Florida
Author: Sandra Friend
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Total Pages: 531
Release: 2010-02
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0881508705

This completely revised second edition of the definitive South Florida guidebook offers coverage of Tampa, the Gulf Coast, South Beach, Miami, and the Keys. In diverse, exciting South Florida you might catch a glimpse of an endangered Florida panther in a nature preserve in the morning and visit a four-star restaurant and world-class nightclub that evening. This rich destination welcomes visitors from all over the world with its vibrant arts communities and multicultural historic sites, luxurious seaside resorts and lush forests, and some of the best fishing and diving in the United States. With cattle ranches and citrus groves all the way down to the mighty swamps of the Everglades and Big Cypress there are endless opportunities for exploration and discovery for singles, couples, and families. From eco-friendly establishments and environmental information about the region to its trendy nightlife, out-of-the-way attractions, and best beach hotels, Explorer’s Guide South Florida is a thorough introduction to an alluring place that tourists as well as locals simply shouldn’t miss. Detailed maps, an index, an alphabetical “What’s Where” subject guide, and helpful icons that highlight places that offer special value, are pet-, gay-, and family-friendly, and are wheelchair accessible round out this incredible resource, your perfect travel companion.