Young Folks' Treasury, Volume 6 - Famous Travels & Adventures

by Hamilton Wright Mabie

52 chapters18h 52mEnglish1909

About this book

Historical vignettes of selected locations throughout the world and many of our early explorers as well. Fascinating travel adventures throughout Europe, Asia, America, etc. for young and old alike. Perfect for the armchair traveler who enjoys learning of our global past... - Summary by BettyB

Chapters (52)

1Marco Polo's Account of Japan

637

2Discovery of Vinland

1023

3First Voyage of Columbus

1521

4Amerigo Vespucci Account of First Voyage

923

5Voyages of the Cabots

693

6Vasco da Gama's Voyage to India

479

7Drake's Voyage Round the World

578

8Walter Raleigh's Explorations in Guiana

671

9The Colorado Cliff Dwellers

1189

10The Mammoth Cave of Kentucky

1106

11The Buffalo on the Plains

1724

12In the Rocky Mountains

995

13Polar Research

1016

14An Ancient Mexican Palace

713

15The Ascent of Mount Tyndall

2768

16The Grand Canyon of the Colorado

1972

17Sources of the Mississippi

1428

18Expedition to the Pacific Ocean

2076

19Arctic Perils

1184

20Life and Scenery in Venezuela

1344

21Spanish Life in Granada

1872

22Old Rotterdam

1126

23On the Road in Russia

744

24Perils of Alpine Climbing

1409

25The Midnight Sun

746

26Old Antwerp

927

27St. Petersburg

1259

28A Mecca Pilgrim in Disguise

1374

29The Holy City

1325

30The Great Ruins of Bashan

1410

31Ascent of Mount Ararat

1137

32The Lost City of Petra

1005

33The Ride to Khiva

2179

34The Taj Mahal

1370

35Sacred Haunts of Palestine

2015

36Finding Livingstone

494

37Up the Mountains of the Moon

2361

38The Pyramids

646

39Pharoah's Tomb

1119

40The Great Albert Nyanza

1373

41Finding the Source of the Nile

433

42The Falls of the Zambezi

1139

43Manila in the Forties

2348

44Exploration of Teneriffe

584

45The Island of Trinidad

1347

46The Australian Desert

1263

47Volcanic New Zealand

1160

48Historical Sketch of Arctic Exploration Part I

2276

49Historical Sketch of Arctic Exploration Part II

2437

50Animals of the Realms of Snow

1756

51The Musk-Ox and Its Habits

1414

52Stories of Eskimo Dogs

1310

Young Folks' Treasury, Volume 6 - Famous Travels & Adventures

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