Forty Thousand Miles Over Land and Water
The Journal of a Tour Through the British Empire and AmericaBy Ethel Gwendoline Vincent
Length13h 46m
About this audiobook
In "Forty Thousand Miles Over Land and Water," Ethel Gwendoline Vincent takes readers on an extraordinary journey through her extensive travels across various landscapes, cultures, and experiences. Written in a vivid and engaging literary style, the book captures her observations and reflections with remarkable detail and sensitivity. Vincent's work is situated within the early 20th-century travel narrative genre, where exploration and personal adventure were prominent themes, inviting readers to connect with distant lands in an era of burgeoning globalization. Her prose combines descriptive imagery with insightful commentary, making her adventures relatable and inspiring. Ethel Gwendoline Vincent, an intrepid traveler and writer, drew upon her own life experiences and love for exploration to pen this compelling work. Born in the late 19th century, Vincent was influenced by the expanding world of travel and the stories of female explorers who paved the way for women's voices. Her encounters with diverse cultures and communities not only enriched her life but also served as a catalyst for her passion for storytelling. "Forty Thousand Miles Over Land and Water" is a must-read for those who seek adventure through the written word. Vincent's keen observations and heartfelt reflections invite readers to embark on their own journeys, both literal and metaphorical. This book resonates with wanderers and armchair travelers alike, making it an essential addition to any travel literature collection.
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GenreTravel
Length13 hrs 46 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 19, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
2CHAPTER I. ACROSS THE ATLANTIC.
3CHAPTER II. NEW YORK, HUDSON RIVER, AND NIAGARA FALLS.
4CHAPTER III. THE DOMINION OF CANADA.
5CHAPTER IV. THE AMERICAN LAKES, AND THE CENTRES OF LEARNING, FASHION, AND GOVERNMENT.
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6CHAPTER V. TO THE FAR WEST.
7CHAPTER VI. SAN FRANCISCO AND THE YOSEMITE VALLEY.
8CHAPTER VII. ACROSS THE PACIFIC.
9CHAPTER VIII. COACHING THROUGH THE NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND; ITS HOT LAKES AND GEYSERS.
10CHAPTER IX. THE SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND: ITS ALPS AND MOUNTAIN LAKES.
11CHAPTER X. TASMANIA AND VICTORIA.
12CHAPTER XI. NEW SOUTH WALES AND QUEENSLAND.
13CHAPTER XII. WITHIN THE BARRIER REEF, THROUGH TORRES' STRAITS TO BATAVIA.
14CHAPTER XIII. NETHERLANDS INDIA.
15CHAPTER XIV. THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.
16CHAPTER XV. THE METROPOLIS OF INDIA AND ITS HIMALAYAN SANATORIUM.
17CHAPTER XVI. THE SHRINES OF THE HINDU FAITH.
18CHAPTER XVII. THE SCENES OF THE INDIAN MUTINY.
19CHAPTER XVIII. THE CITIES OF THE GREAT MOGUL.
20CHAPTER XIX. GWALIOR AND RAJPUTANA.
21CHAPTER XX. THE HOME OF THE PARSEES.
22CHAPTER XXI. THROUGH EGYPT—HOMEWARDS.: FOOTNOTES
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