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Galton's book, a bestseller in that period, goes into a wealth of detail, which is unintentionally funny in parts.
DIY fans would be fascinated. Feb 25, Karen!
The Art Of Travel by Francis Galton
I absolutely felt transported reading through this tutorial on how one must approach an exotic expedition. Much of the advice was not relevant to today--obviously--but it was interesting.
From a historical perspective. The modern presentation was a nice way to increase accessibility, but the book clearly speaks for itself: The Canadians call it by the apt name of 'bois de vache.
The art of travel; or, Shifts and contrivances available in wild countries.
And, for the foolhardy: My enjoyment of this book was shallow but immense. Anyone with a soft spot for Victorian rhetoric and Charles Darwin's cousin would enjoy it.
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