The Art of Travel
Sir Francis Galton
Gelesen von 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)
Kapitel
| Preface | 7:23 | Gelesen von Availle |
| Preparatory Enquiries | 10:42 | Gelesen von Anna Simon |
| Organising an Expedition | 9:30 | Gelesen von hearhis |
| Outfit | 17:35 | Gelesen von Mike Worboys |
| Medicine | 22:08 | Gelesen von Anna Simon |
| Surveying Instruments | 4:43 | Gelesen von Stephanie Lee |
| Memoranda and Log-Books | 12:09 | Gelesen von Gary Olman |
| Measurements | 25:53 | Gelesen von Gary Olman |
| Climbing and Mountaineering | 33:17 | Gelesen von Gary Olman |
| Cattle | 32:21 | Gelesen von Gary Olman |
| Harness | 22:59 | Gelesen von Gary Olman |
| Carriages | 11:16 | Gelesen von Gary Olman |
| Swimming | 12:58 | Gelesen von Garth Burton |
| Rafts and Boats | 39:44 | Gelesen von Timothy Ferguson |
| Fords and Bridges | 8:00 | Gelesen von Cate Mackenzie |
| Clothing | 32:13 | Gelesen von Availle |
| Bedding | 12:36 | Gelesen von Kalynda |
| Bivouac | 27:23 | Gelesen von Sue Anderson |
| Huts | 21:43 | Gelesen von Sue Anderson |
| Sleeping-Bags | 7:00 | Gelesen von Anne Cheng |
| Tents | 28:31 | Gelesen von Elaine Webb |
| Furniture | 6:09 | Gelesen von Cate Mackenzie |
| Fire | 40:32 | Gelesen von jcwyatt |
| Food | 46:53 | Gelesen von Anna Simon |
| Water for Drinking | 1:00:42 | Gelesen von Availle |
| Guns and Rifles | 14:18 | Gelesen von bobbybrill |
| Gun-fittings and Ammunition | 16:30 | Gelesen von bobbybrill |
| Hints on Shooting | 25:53 | Gelesen von bobbybrill |
| Other Means of Capturing Game | 16:06 | Gelesen von Stephanie Lee |
| Fishing | 8:24 | Gelesen von Stephanie Lee |
| Signals | 16:44 | Gelesen von Kalynda |
| Bearings by Compass, Sun, etc. | 15:09 | Gelesen von Garth Burton |
| Marks by the Wayside | 7:35 | Gelesen von Anna Simon |
| On Finding the Way | 18:30 | Gelesen von Garth Burton |
| Caches and Depots | 20:25 | Gelesen von Elaine Webb |
| Management of Savages | 6:33 | Gelesen von Cate Mackenzie |
| Hostilities | 20:34 | Gelesen von Stephanie Lee |
| Mechanical Appliances | 9:45 | Gelesen von Garth Burton |
| Knots | 4:37 | Gelesen von Cate Mackenzie |
| Writing Materials | 12:39 | Gelesen von Stephanie Lee |
| Timber | 9:47 | Gelesen von Stephanie Lee |
| Metals | 7:27 | Gelesen von Cate Mackenzie |
| Leather | 7:01 | Gelesen von Patrick Wells |
| Cords, String, and Thread | 3:35 | Gelesen von Patrick Wells |
| Membrane, Sinew, and Horn | 4:58 | Gelesen von Amy Gramour |
| Pottery | 1:36 | Gelesen von Cate Mackenzie |
| Candles and Lamps | 6:18 | Gelesen von Garth Burton |
| Conclusion of the Journey | 9:36 | Gelesen von Patrick Wells |
Bewertungen
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.