The Art of Travel


Read by LibriVox Volunteers

(4.9 stars; 7 reviews)

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)

Chapters

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

Reviews

A plethora of information


(5 stars)

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


(4 stars)

a thorough guide to exploring the wilderness in 1860. Enjoy the listen.