"Excursions presents texts of nine essays, including some of Thoreau's most engaging and popular works, newly edited and based on the most authoritative versions of each. These essays represent Thoreau in many stages of his writing career, ranging from 1842-when he accepted Emerson's commission to review four volumes of botanical and zoological catalogues in an essay that was published in The Dial is "Natural, History of Massachusetts" to 1862, when...

"Having visited over 100 countries on 7 continents, renowned travel writer Robin Esrock has built a career chasing the extraordinary. His bestselling bucket lists feature experiences that are entirely unique, instantly memorable, wholly inspirational, and refreshingly accessible. On a personal journey to every province and territory, Robin focuses his insatiable curiosity on his adopted home of Canada, chasing the activities and destinations one must...

How gratifying it is to welcome a young Scotsman as a major new travel writer…' Glasgow Herald'The book is full of enthusiasm and delight as it is rich in humour.' Eastern Daily News'A marvellously readable travel book.' British Book NewsTravelling 'not to go anywhere, but to go', Alastair Scott can claim to have seen the world - 194,000 miles of it in the course of five years. Scot Free, the story of the first two years of this odyssey, reveals...

Kevin Callan presents a collection of stories detailing his best adventures in the wilderness.

At the age of fifty, the author set off on a journey following America's northern border from coast to coast. In the course, among other things, he flies the Maine border with a bush pilot, learns about the past and present hardships in the mines of the Mesabi Range, crosses into Manitoba to reach the sliver of U.S. territory called the Northwest Angle, and fishes for trout in northern Idaho.

"The United States and Canada share many things including the world's longest border between two countries. In this book, readers will discover many more things the two neighbors have in common as well as some of the differences that make each country unique."--

Travel across a continent on a big passenger train. Ride through the snowy Canadian Rockies in a special dome car. See the incredible sites as you travel from Toronto to Vancouver. Learn how a train trip is planned. Visit the control center, the maintenance shop and the various parts of a train. Discover the history of the trans-Canadian Railway. Ride in the cab with the engineer and see how the chef cooks dinner on the rails.

[v.1] Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi -- [v.2] Arizona, New Mexico -- [v.3] Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma -- [v.4] Atlantic Provinces and Quebec -- [v.5] California, Nevada -- [v.6] Colorado, Utah -- [v.7] Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island -- [v.8] Florida -- [v.9] Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina -- [v.10] Hawaii -- [v.11] Idaho, Montana, Wyoming -- [v.12] Illinois, Indiana, Ohio -- [v.13] Kentucky, Tennessee -- [v.14] Maine,...

There's a lot undiscovered about Canada's vast landscape- lakes and mountains that are still unknown. But the places known are worth exploring. See all of Canada's beautiful provinces in this exclusive set featuring more than five hours of spectacular scenery and destinations. Directed by Travelscope and Daval Productions. 12 Specials that Capture the Spirit of Canada.