Art of Rough Travel From Peculiar to Practical Advice from a 19th Century Explorer

The first abridged (and thus digestible) edition of a classic 19th Century manual for the backcountry traveller-its advice is both deliciously bizarre and surprisingly relevant for 21st century adventurers. The Art of Travel recounts Galton's adventures as one of the first Europeans to explore the interior of south-western Africa. His quaint advice on interacting with "savages," handling elephants, and stopping asses from braying will make you laugh. But you'll want to take notes on his instructions on how to find water in the desert, navigate by the stars, or follow tracks in the dark.Galton, Francis is the author of 'Art of Rough Travel From Peculiar to Practical Advice from a 19th Century Explorer', published 2006 under ISBN 9781594850585 and ISBN 1594850585.