The Art of Travel
Sir Francis Galton
Read by 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)
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
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.