Tag Archives: Travel

Alice’s Adventures Underground

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Roger Pocock

On this day in 1865, one of the most remarkable books ever written was first published, but its genesis can be traced back to the summer of 1862.  On 4th July that year, Dodgson went on one of his many … Continue reading →

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Abroad for Christmas #3

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Roger Pocock

Alfred Basil Lubbock was a maritime author who fought in the Boer War, and wrote about his experiences in Round the Horn Before the Mast, published in 1902.  However, before being sent to the war, his ship was heading to … Continue reading →

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Abroad for Christmas #2

Posted on December 6, 2020 by Roger Pocock

The following quote is from Travels in Greece and Russia by the frankly magnificent author Bayard Taylor, published in 1859.  This man certainly knew how to live his life, and spent one Christmas Day in Lapland, travelling 40 miles across the … Continue reading →

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Abroad for Christmas

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Roger Pocock

American Quaker William Savery (1750-1804) was a notable abolitionist who travelled through Europe between 1796 and 1799.  His journal of travels was published posthumously, as A Journal of the Life, Travels, and Religious Labors of William Savery.  He spent one … Continue reading →

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