Book Summaries

Overview:  The book, “Twelve Years of a Soldier’s Life in India,” is a collection of letters written by Major William Stephen Raikes Hodson to his family. It details his experiences…

Overview: This second volume of Captain James Cook’s account of his voyage to the South Pole and around the world continues the narrative of his exploration of the Pacific Ocean….

Overview: Dr. Frederick A. Cook’s “My Attainment of the Pole” is a captivating first-hand account of his journey to the North Pole in 1908. The book chronicles the expedition from…

Overview: Arnold Henry Savage Landor’s “Across Coveted Lands” is a captivating firsthand account of his journey from Flushing, Holland to Calcutta, India in 1902. The narrative transports readers through Persia,…

Overview: This book, written by W.P. Haskett Smith, is a comprehensive guide to climbing in England, focusing primarily on the Lake District. Published in 1894, it provides an insightful look…

Overview: This book is a biographical account of Joseph L. Meek, a mountain man who lived and worked in the Rocky Mountains during the 19th century. The story details his…

Overview: Gordon Stables, a Scottish physician and author, embarked on a grand adventure across England and into Scotland in 1886. His unique mode of travel was a custom-built caravan he…

Overview: Major T.L. Mitchell’s 1836 expedition through eastern Australia, detailed in Volume 2 of his journal, chronicles his journey from the Lachlan River to the Murray River and then back…

Overview: This book delves into the thrilling world of pirates and buccaneers, chronicling their rise, exploits, and eventual demise. From the notorious Captain Morgan’s ruthless attacks on Spanish settlements to…