The Art of Travel; Or, Shifts and Contrivances Available in Wild Countries
A Comprehensive Guide for Adventurers in Wild Countries: Practical Tips and Insights for TravelersBy Francis Galton
Length11h 17m
About this audiobook
In "The Art of Travel; Or, Shifts and Contrivances Available in Wild Countries," Francis Galton offers a fascinating exploration of the practical aspects of travel, especially in challenging and remote environments. This work combines ethnographic observation with practical advice, covering topics from navigation and survival techniques to insights on local customs and geography. Written in a clear, engaging prose that reflects the Victorian fascination with exploration, Galton'Äôs text also serves as a social commentary on the era'Äôs imperial ambitions and the interplay between civilization and wilderness, making it both a practical guide and a historical document. Francis Galton, a polymath and the cousin of Charles Darwin, brought to this book his extensive experiences in various global expeditions and a keen interest in the natural sciences. His background in statistical analysis and anthropology informed his approach to documenting travel methodologies and the human condition in wild locales. Galton was driven by a desire to promote understanding of remote regions and the ways in which travelers could adapt to unfamiliar environments, rooted in his belief in the importance of empirical evidence and scientific inquiry. This book is highly recommended for adventurers, anthropologists, and historians alike, as it not only provides practical insights for aspiring travelers but also enriches our understanding of the human experience in navigating the unknown. Galton's work is a testament to the enduring spirit of exploration and the ingenuity required to thrive in wild countries, making it an essential read for both the curious traveler and the scholar.
Audiobook details
GenreTravel
Length11 hrs 17 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 26, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1First published in Great Britain by John Murray, London in 1872.
27WATER FOR DRINKING.
2PREFACE TO THE FIFTH EDITION.
28GUNS AND RIFLES.
3ART OF TRAVEL.
29GUN-FITTINGS AND AMMUNITION.
4PREPARATORY INQUIRIES.
30HINTS ON SHOOTING.
5ORGANISING AN EXPEDITION.
31OTHER MEANS OF CAPTURING GAME.
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6OUTFIT.
32FISHING.
7MEDICINE.
33SIGNALS.
8SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS.
34BEARINGS BY COMPASS, SUN, ETC.
9MEMORANDA AND LOG-BOOKS.
35MARKS FOR THE WAY-SIDE.
10MEASUREMENTS.
36ON FINDING THE WAY.
11CLIMBING AND MOUNTAINEERING.
37CACHES AND DEPOTS.
12CATTLE.
38MANAGEMENT OF SAVAGES.
13HARNESS.
39HOSTILITIES.
14CARRIAGES.
40MECHANICAL APPLIANCES.
15SWIMMING.
41KNOTS.
16RAFTS AND BOATS.
42WRITING MATERIALS.
17FORDS AND BRIDGES.
43TIMBER.
18CLOTHING.
44METALS.
19BEDDING.
45LEATHER.
20BIVOUAC.
46CORD, STRING, THREAD.
21HUTS.
47MEMBRANE, SINEW, HORN.
22SLEEPING-BAGS.
48POTTERY.
23TENTS.
49CANDLES AND LAMPS.
24FURNITURE.
50ON CONCLUDING THE JOURNEY.
25FIRE.
51INDEX.
26FOOD.
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