Travel writing

A landmark in travel writing, this is the incredible true story of Heinrich Harrer's escape across the Himalayas to Tibet, set against the backdrop of the Second World War.

A stunning and compelling novel of love and ambition.

The Collins Nature Library is a new series of classic British nature writing - reissues of long-lost seminal works.

The Collins Nature Library is a new series of classic British nature writing - reissues of long-lost seminal works.

An enchanting tale of travels among South East Asia's Sea Gypsies, scattered groups of semi-nomadic fisher people who occupy the spaces between the islands.

No sporting event has had its past and present, its highs and lows so intricately entwined with those of a country like the Tour has with France.

In 1930 a sixteen-year-old boy left England to become one of the last of the 'gentlemen adventurers' - the fur traders of the Hudson's Bay Company.

A deliciously different travelogueIn 2005, Cathy and Jason threw in successful careers as TV presenters and producers to become olive farmers in Italy.

New Naturalist Dartmoor explores the complex and fascinating history of one of southern England's greatest National Parks, an area of enormous interest to naturalists and tourists alike.

The third Nancy Chan novel: a mischievous, insightful romp set in Provence during the summer of 2002.

Israel Armstrong, one of literature's most unlikely detectives, returns for more crime solving adventure in this hilarious third novel from the Mobile Library series.

A delightfully discursive, Bill Bryson-esque and personal journey through the groves and the thickets of the English language, by our foremost scholar of the history and structure of the English language.

'A Year in Tibet' follows the author as she lives for eighteen months in a remote village in Tibet.

In this remarkable, landmark publication, countryman Sir Johnny Scott evokes all that is romantic about the British countryside, its people, customs and traditions.

For fans of Lorna Sage and Paula Fox, a unique memoir from Irma Kurtz, the acclaimed author of 'The Great American Bus Ride' and internationally renowned agony aunt.

The stunning debut of a talented young travel writer.

Take a spooky journey round the British Isles with the UK's best known psychic Derek Acorah.

As a child, award-winning travel writer Stanley Stewart dreamed of crossing Mongolia on horseback.

The idiosyncratic and witty travelogue of a young Welsh-speaking woman who travels the globe in search of Welsh communities.

Whatever happened to middle England?

Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature 2000.

This ebook contains a limited number of illustrations.

Britain's best-loved comic genius Stephen Fry turns his celebrated wit and insight to unearthing the real America as he travels across the continent in his black taxicab.

In 1992 Christina Lamb reported on the war the Afghan people were fighting against the Soviet Union.

One small East African country embodies the battered history of the continent: patronised by colonialists, riven by civil war, confused by Cold War manoeuvring, proud, colorful, with Africa's best espresso and worst rail service.

Over 100,000 miles to cover, one man, one bike and one hungry stomach.

In her third novel, acclaimed author of 'In Search of Adam' and 'Black Boxes' Caroline Smailes draws upon her own family history for a remarkable and unforgettable story of loss and redemption.

dangerous trek across Africa .

Part historical narrative, part travelogue through the wilds of the West and part environmental polemic, 'Selling Your Father's Bones' is a thrilling journey through the history and wilderness of the stunning area of landscape that is Continental USA.

I-SPY AT THE SEASIDEHello, children!

Eine Reiseerzählung, die Mut macht einfach loszulaufenNach ihrem Studium findet sich Elise in einem Leben wieder, das sie nicht erfüllt.