An epic memoir of Sven Hedin's adventures along Central Asia's Silk Road. . . .

A breathtaking account of the triumph of man over mountain in a time before thermal clothing, nylon ropes, global positioning systems, and air rescues. . . .

The fascinating diary of Howard Carter, detailing his discovery of King Tut's tomb. . . .

A collection of memoirs, letters, ship's logs, and diary entries of the great Antarctic explorers, Shackleton, Byrd, Scott, Amundsen, and more. . . .

John Wesley Powell's beloved 1874 classic takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the Colorado River and its canyons. . . .

The incredible tale of excursion that led to Darwin's revolutionary theory of evolution. . . .

A humorous autobiographical account of Jack London's voyage across the Pacific in a leaky schooner called the Snark. . . .

Take Hiram Bingham's bold trek that lead to the discovery of Machu Picchu. . . .

A colorful written collection of firsthand accounts, featuring the murder of Captain Cook and one of the earliest crossings of Siberia. . . .

A unique anthology of Roosevelt's African safaris, ranch life in the American West, and Brazilian river trips. . . .

Mark Twain's vivid and satiric account of a round-the-world trip. . . .