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OverviewTake the trip of a lifetime through poetry, journalism, historical fact, and science fiction with this daily anthology of travel writing. Travelling's never been easier. Wherever you are, find yourself somewhere else with the newest anthology in the Batsford Bedside Companion series. Journey through different eras, continents and points of view, with one entry for each day of the year. Whether you're in need of inspiration, you want to manifest your dream trip, or you just need a break, climb aboard and let some of the best travel writers of all time whisk you away to intriguing new lands. This collection is perfect for anyone who loves to travel, explore, and learn. Travel from Middle America to Peru with Bill Bryson, Jack Kerouac, and Michael Bond. See what the world has to offer, from Venetian Regattas to Iranian hospitality. Discover how others have moved through the world, from cities on foot with Lauren Elkin to countryside biking with Dervla Murphy, driving through Russia with Colin Thubron and waiting at railway stations with Bishwanath Ghosh. From London to Timbuktu via the Gobi Desert and the Brazilian Jungle, there's poetry, travel guides, memoir, fiction and more as far as the eye can see. Swap your backpack for this book to keep by your bedside, and start or end your days with a trip to wherever you desire. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jane McMorland HunterPublisher: Batsford Imprint: Batsford Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 3.90cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.518kg ISBN: 9781849949194ISBN 10: 1849949190 Pages: 448 Publication Date: 12 September 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction January: Tales, Marvellous Tales February: A World of Miracles and Mundanities March: Strolling Musicians and Dancers April: It was Not an Easy Journey May: The Countryside Grew Wilder June: A Route Obscure and Lonely July: Exultation is the Going August: To Travel for Pleasure Alone September: I Jumped into a Post-chaise October: The Most Entrancing Spot on Earth November: I Cannot Rest from Travel December: Lands Beyond the Sea Sources Index Acknowledgements About the AuthorReviewsAuthor InformationJane McMorland Hunter is a passionate lover of the written word who works at Hatchards bookshop when not writing. She has written and edited several books, including Ode to London, Favourite Poems of England, A Nature Poem for Every Day of the Year, Friends: A Poem for Every Day of the Year and A Nature Poem for Every Night of the Year. She lives in Fulham, West London. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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