The Art of Travel
Sir Francis Galton
Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
The Art of Travel is a handbook of practical advice for the adventure seeking Victorian. We hear how to organize all steps of a voyage, from the very beginnings (qualifications of a traveller, how to organize an expedition, the perfect outfit), to the actual trip (how to choose a bivouac, huts and tents, what game to shoot - and how, as well as dealing with (hostile) savages), until the final, hopefully successful, return of the traveller (arranging memoranda). (Summary by Availle) (13 hr 38 min)
Chapitres
| Preface | 7:23 | Lu par Availle |
| Preparatory Enquiries | 10:42 | Lu par Anna Simon |
| Organising an Expedition | 9:30 | Lu par hearhis |
| Outfit | 17:35 | Lu par Mike Worboys |
| Medicine | 22:08 | Lu par Anna Simon |
| Surveying Instruments | 4:43 | Lu par Stephanie Lee |
| Memoranda and Log-Books | 12:09 | Lu par Gary Olman |
| Measurements | 25:53 | Lu par Gary Olman |
| Climbing and Mountaineering | 33:17 | Lu par Gary Olman |
| Cattle | 32:21 | Lu par Gary Olman |
| Harness | 22:59 | Lu par Gary Olman |
| Carriages | 11:16 | Lu par Gary Olman |
| Swimming | 12:58 | Lu par Garth Burton |
| Rafts and Boats | 39:44 | Lu par Timothy Ferguson |
| Fords and Bridges | 8:00 | Lu par Cate Mackenzie |
| Clothing | 32:13 | Lu par Availle |
| Bedding | 12:36 | Lu par Kalynda |
| Bivouac | 27:23 | Lu par Sue Anderson |
| Huts | 21:43 | Lu par Sue Anderson |
| Sleeping-Bags | 7:00 | Lu par Anne Cheng |
| Tents | 28:31 | Lu par Elaine Webb |
| Furniture | 6:09 | Lu par Cate Mackenzie |
| Fire | 40:32 | Lu par jcwyatt |
| Food | 46:53 | Lu par Anna Simon |
| Water for Drinking | 1:00:42 | Lu par Availle |
| Guns and Rifles | 14:18 | Lu par bobbybrill |
| Gun-fittings and Ammunition | 16:30 | Lu par bobbybrill |
| Hints on Shooting | 25:53 | Lu par bobbybrill |
| Other Means of Capturing Game | 16:06 | Lu par Stephanie Lee |
| Fishing | 8:24 | Lu par Stephanie Lee |
| Signals | 16:44 | Lu par Kalynda |
| Bearings by Compass, Sun, etc. | 15:09 | Lu par Garth Burton |
| Marks by the Wayside | 7:35 | Lu par Anna Simon |
| On Finding the Way | 18:30 | Lu par Garth Burton |
| Caches and Depots | 20:25 | Lu par Elaine Webb |
| Management of Savages | 6:33 | Lu par Cate Mackenzie |
| Hostilities | 20:34 | Lu par Stephanie Lee |
| Mechanical Appliances | 9:45 | Lu par Garth Burton |
| Knots | 4:37 | Lu par Cate Mackenzie |
| Writing Materials | 12:39 | Lu par Stephanie Lee |
| Timber | 9:47 | Lu par Stephanie Lee |
| Metals | 7:27 | Lu par Cate Mackenzie |
| Leather | 7:01 | Lu par Patrick Wells |
| Cords, String, and Thread | 3:35 | Lu par Patrick Wells |
| Membrane, Sinew, and Horn | 4:58 | Lu par Amy Gramour |
| Pottery | 1:36 | Lu par Cate Mackenzie |
| Candles and Lamps | 6:18 | Lu par Garth Burton |
| Conclusion of the Journey | 9:36 | Lu par Patrick Wells |
Critiques
A plethora of information
Stephan xx
Fascinating book, I will give it a second listen. A plethora of information: a time document of the state of science of that time and how expeditions looked like. Many clever tips regarding mostly everything: outdoor life, equipment and it's maintenance, animals, people, dietary and so on. Some are still to good use today, others obsolete and funny. Inspiring that in that time even laymen with the interest and financial resources could contribute to the extension of science and knowledge. I would like to see the illustrations too, so maybe I will buy a reprint.
Field Guide for European
Gary L
a thorough guide to exploring the wilderness in 1860. Enjoy the listen.