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
Field Guide for European
Gary L
a thorough guide to exploring the wilderness in 1860. Enjoy the listen.