Young Folks' Treasury, Volume 6 - Famous Travels & Adventures


Read by BettyB

(5 stars; 1 reviews)

Historical vignettes of selected locations throughout the world and many of our early explorers as well. Fascinating travel adventures throughout Europe, Asia, America, etc. for young and old alike. Perfect for the armchair traveler who enjoys learning of our global past... - Summary by BettyB (18 hr 52 min)

Chapters

Introduction 9:30 Read by BettyB
Marco Polo's Account of Japan 10:37 Read by BettyB
Discovery of Vinland 17:03 Read by BettyB
First Voyage of Columbus 25:21 Read by BettyB
Amerigo Vespucci Account of First Voyage 15:23 Read by BettyB
Voyages of the Cabots 11:33 Read by BettyB
Vasco da Gama's Voyage to India 7:59 Read by BettyB
Drake's Voyage Round the World 9:38 Read by BettyB
Walter Raleigh's Explorations in Guiana 11:11 Read by BettyB
The Colorado Cliff Dwellers 19:49 Read by BettyB
The Mammoth Cave of Kentucky 18:26 Read by BettyB
The Buffalo on the Plains 28:44 Read by BettyB
In the Rocky Mountains 16:35 Read by BettyB
Polar Research 16:56 Read by BettyB
An Ancient Mexican Palace 11:53 Read by BettyB
The Ascent of Mount Tyndall 46:08 Read by BettyB
The Grand Canyon of the Colorado 32:52 Read by BettyB
Sources of the Mississippi 23:48 Read by BettyB
Expedition to the Pacific Ocean 34:36 Read by BettyB
Arctic Perils 19:44 Read by BettyB
Life and Scenery in Venezuela 22:24 Read by BettyB
Spanish Life in Granada 31:12 Read by BettyB
Old Rotterdam 18:46 Read by BettyB
On the Road in Russia 12:24 Read by BettyB
Perils of Alpine Climbing 23:29 Read by BettyB
The Midnight Sun 12:26 Read by BettyB
Old Antwerp 15:27 Read by BettyB
St. Petersburg 20:59 Read by BettyB
A Mecca Pilgrim in Disguise 22:54 Read by BettyB
The Holy City 22:05 Read by BettyB
The Great Ruins of Bashan 23:30 Read by BettyB
Ascent of Mount Ararat 18:57 Read by BettyB
The Lost City of Petra 16:45 Read by BettyB
The Ride to Khiva 36:19 Read by BettyB
The Taj Mahal 22:50 Read by BettyB
Sacred Haunts of Palestine 33:35 Read by BettyB
Finding Livingstone 8:14 Read by BettyB
Up the Mountains of the Moon 39:21 Read by BettyB
The Pyramids 10:46 Read by BettyB
Pharoah's Tomb 18:39 Read by BettyB
The Great Albert Nyanza 22:53 Read by BettyB
Finding the Source of the Nile 7:13 Read by BettyB
The Falls of the Zambezi 18:59 Read by BettyB
Manila in the Forties 39:08 Read by BettyB
Exploration of Teneriffe 9:44 Read by BettyB
The Island of Trinidad 22:27 Read by BettyB
The Australian Desert 21:03 Read by BettyB
Volcanic New Zealand 19:20 Read by BettyB
Historical Sketch of Arctic Exploration Part I 37:56 Read by BettyB
Historical Sketch of Arctic Exploration Part II 40:37 Read by BettyB
Animals of the Realms of Snow 29:16 Read by BettyB
The Musk-Ox and Its Habits 23:34 Read by BettyB
Stories of Eskimo Dogs 21:50 Read by BettyB

Reviews


(5 stars)

Quite a wonderful book! So many interesting historical travel stories from all around the world - from beauty and leisure to danger and adventure!