Wilderness Exploration

Jules Verne wrote The Land of Furs in 1873, and it's one of his most hair-raising adventures—set in the frozen wastes of the Arctic where one wrong move means death. The story follows Lieutenant Jasper Hobson, an officer with the Hudson's Bay Company, and his expedition team as they push into uncharted northern territory searching for new trading routes and furs. Everything that can go wrong does. The team battles brutal weather, dangerous wildlife, and the crushing isolation of the Arctic wilderness. They manage to build a fort in this frozen hell, thinking they've secured their position...

Some things should not be found. When paleontologist Dr. Elena Marquez is abducted by a ruthless mercenary team, she expects to evaluate an undisturbed fossil bed hidden deep within an uncharted Patagonian valley. Instead, she discovers the impossible. A surviving breeding population of Megatherium. Standing twenty feet tall and armored in bone, these four ton behemoths did not outlive the saber toothed cat by being docile. They are fiercely territorial. They are violently protective. They are perfectly evolved to crush any threat to their environment. When the mercenaries attempt a live ...

At some point, every living creature faces the same urgent question: Where am I? For humans, that question has shaped everything — our brains, our cultures, our maps, our ships, our cities, our satellites, and our future among the stars. In Where Am I?, Michael J Martin takes readers on a sweeping journey through the science, history, and hidden art of finding our way. From the brain’s internal GPS to Polynesian star paths, Inuit snow navigation, Aboriginal songlines, magnetic compasses, marine chronometers, and the invisible satellite systems guiding our phones, this fascinating book ...

The project is to measure an arc of the meridian across southern Africa — to take the precise angular measurements across hundreds of miles of Orange River territory and Kalahari Desert that will add another segment to the international geodetic survey of the Earth's exact shape and dimensions. The instruments are loaded, the calculations prepared, and the team assembled: three English surveyors and three Russians, led by Colonel Everest — named after the surveyor who mapped the Himalayas — and his Russian counterpart Mathieu Strux, who are equally skilled, equally devoted to the ...

The frozen wilderness of the Arctic captivated and mystified voyagers and explorers in the 1800s, driven by greed for riches, fame, and the search for the elusive Northwest Passage. Delve into the jaw-dropping courage and awe-inspiring expeditions from the Golden Age of Arctic exploration with "Frozen Frontier" Follow the footsteps of heroic explorers and their courageous penetrations into an unknown world of mammoth ice floes, terrifying polar bears, and bone-chilling cold. Witness their incredible triumphs and heartbreaking tragedies, and discover the untold stories of the earliest ...

Edward Abbey, Where Art Thou? is a tribute to the man and the deserts and wildernesses of the Southwest USA. This book is a testament to the beauty and majesty of the deserts, canyons, and mountains that make up the Southwest USA, and Abbey's books about the same. Through a collection of essays, memoirs, and stories, we honor the legacy of a visionary who dedicated his life to preserving the natural beauty of these public lands, especially those of the Southwest USA, the deserts, and all the wilderness and open spaces that remain. From the scorching heat of the desert to the cool mountain ...

From one of the 20th century's greatest voices comes the complete volume of his short stories featuring Nick Adams, Ernest Hemingway's memorable character, as he grows from child to adolescent to soldier, veteran, writer, and parent—a sequence closely paralleling the events of Hemingway's life...

"A homage to a vanishing way of life." — Toronto Star "A story that will feed the soul forever." — Roy MacGregor "Gritty yet gentle, nostalgic without becoming maudlin… will appeal to everyone who has an interest in Algonquin Park and to those who dream of the ultimate fishing experience." — Canadian Book Review Annual (Janet Arnett) Frank Kuiack was the last of a dying breed—crusty, opinionated, and perhaps the greatest fishing guide Algonquin Park has ever known. Born poor in the 1930s, Frank survived logging camps, mines, booze, and heartbreak by doing the one thing he loved: ...

Why do we step past the warning sign? What drives us into the heart of danger? This gripping collection of dark non-fiction explores the chilling true stories of those who crossed the line—and never came back. Journey to the world's most lethal and forbidden locations: a radioactive ghost city, a canyon that drowns its victims in minutes, a patch of desert that swallows families whole, and a remote island where the vipers are masters. These harrowing accounts chronicle: The chilling, unsolved mystery of the Dyatlov Pass hikers. The final, terrifying audio from a man lost forever in the ...

Some things belong in the dark. Search and rescue expert Cal Cintron retreated to the rugged backcountry of the Elkhorn Mountains to escape the ghosts of his past. But when a group of hikers vanishes near an abandoned, restricted section of the wilderness, Cal is forced to face the one thing that terrifies him most: going underground. The missing hikers aren't just lost. They stumbled into a breathing, ancient abyss that shouldn't exist—and woke something that has been waiting in the shadows since the Ice Age. Now, Cal and the remaining survivors are trapped in a claustrophobic ...

“Certainly I have known fear, many a time, sometimes almost panic, either on a steep mountain side, or crawling on my stomach over a snow bridge across a crevasse, or alone in the fly-infested northern muskeg, or running the rapids of an unknown river, or going out into a blinding blizzard. These things have brought me fear, but, as Hilaire Belloc says, a fear “steeped in exhilaration” and I realize now if I did not do so at the time, that if they did bring me a temporary thrill they brought afterwards a deep sense of satisfaction that was much more lasting than the momentary fear of ...

A routine mining detonation in the remote Sonoran Desert shatters the canyon floor to reveal a gateway into a terrifying past. Paleontologist Nora Calder and a heavily armed corporate security team descend into a massive sealed subterranean world. They anticipate finding ancient trace fossils and silent geological wonders. Instead they are immediately thrust into a brutal Mesozoic ecosystem ruled by ferocious apex predators that hunt with terrifying intelligence. Trapped deep beneath the earth with their only exit compromised, the survivors must fight their way through a hostile jungle ...

Are you ready to unlock the secrets of surviving in the wild? 100 Fun Facts About Survival Skills takes you on an exciting journey into the world of survival techniques, outdoor adventures, and life-saving tips. Whether you’re a budding adventurer, a curious explorer, or someone who wants to be ready for any emergency, this book is your ultimate guide to mastering essential survival skills! Packed with fascinating facts and actionable insights, this book dives deep into the skills you need to survive, thrive, and stay safe in any situation. From navigating the wilderness to building ...

The jungle kept its secrets. It always had. But some secrets refuse to stay buried. When a scientific expedition vanishes without a trace in the uncharted depths of the Javari Valley, elite recovery specialist Dylan Hale gets the call. The mission is simple: get in, find the researchers, and get out. But the deep rainforest is hiding more than missing scientists. Deep within a pre-Columbian ruin built not for worship, but for containment, an apex predator has awakened. Engineered for slaughter and equipped with active camouflage that makes it practically invisible in the canopy, it doesn't ...

'The best non-fiction writer of her generation' THE TIMES 'When I read Flyn’s writing I would often exhale with a sense of wonder' GUARDIAN 'Fascinating and masterfully written' ALICE WINN A lyrical exploration of the world’s most forbiddingly remote places, the supposedly uninhabited...

A historical adventure book set in the American wilderness during the early 19th century. This gripping narrative captures the triumphs and tribulations of early American explorers. "Frontier Footsteps" unfolds the awe-inspiring journeys of Lieutenant Pike and Governor Cass as they traverse the unexplored American wilderness in the early 1800s. From the icy treachery of the Mississippi River to the dense, enigmatic forests of the Chippewa territory, this book vividly recounts the relentless pursuit of knowledge and discovery. Join these intrepid explorers as they map uncharted territories, ...

A historical adventure book set in the Colorado River canyons during the late 19th century. Embark on an exhilarating journey through the uncharted wilds of the Colorado River canyons with John Wesley Powell and his intrepid team. Experience the awe-inspiring beauty and perilous challenges they face as they navigate this breathtaking landscape, gaining invaluable insights into its geology, geography, and the essence of exploration itself. This gripping tale of adventure, camaraderie, and survival invites you to witness history in the making. The narrative begins against the magnificent ...

It is June 10, 1663 and Etienne is running through a field of wild pasture, startling a flock of grouse into the air amid a frenzy of feathers and squawking, as he heads toward a double wedding in town. He has no idea that the ceremony will be interrupted with the news of a Native American attack on the Dutch settlement up north, the consequences of which will turn his world upside down threatening his family, community, and Lenape friends. He must choose–protect his new friends or defend his community. Both choices demand great sacrifice and risk the lives of those he loves.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Spellbinding adventure from Canada's most beloved modern-day explorer. Traverspine is not a place you will find on most maps. A century ago, it stood near the foothills of the remote Mealy Mountains in central Labrador. Today it is an abandoned ghost town, almost all trace of...

Dive "Into the Wilderness," an exploration of nature through the perspective of Artificial Intelligence. This absorbing eBook takes the reader on an adventure, intertwining the beauty of the Serengeti with the revolutionary world of AI. A truly extraordinary fusion of biology and technological prowess gives new dimensions to wildlife observation. The exciting journey starts with introductory insights into the Serenetti and AI's role in the pioneering journey and then delves deep into the world of Artificial Intelligence. Get engrossed as you accompany AI through its first encounters with ...