Journey
Journey

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2022-05-27

Total Pages: 1525

ISBN-13: 0744065445

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Follow the voyages of the Vikings, pursue plundering pirates, trace the Hippie Trail, or set off on a flight to the Moon. A thrilling expedition awaits you on every page. Journeys have arisen from all manner of impulse, from migration and the search for food to pilgrimages, trade, scientific curiosity, or simply the quest for adventure. Includes stories of human movement and endeavor, Journey lets you experience the excitement and romance of travel, covering everything from quests across the Silk Road and the adventures of Marco Polo to explorations in space and underwater. Discover ancient maps, biographies of conquerors, explorers and travelers, stories of scientific discovery and technological innovation, stunning works of art, and catalogs of travel-related memorabilia. This truly worldwide account is a glorious celebration of human journeys and will make an impressive gift for any lover of travel and history.

On the Road
On the Road

Author: Jane Shuter

Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9781410905826

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Traces the history of road travel from the discovery of the wheel to the twenty-first century, and provides information about people and inventions that contributed to road travel progress.

An Illustrated Timeline of Transportation
An Illustrated Timeline of Transportation

Author: Kremena Spengler

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 18

ISBN-13: 1404866612

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Presents a timeline of human transportation throughout history, from early forms of land and water travel to the development of road and highway systems, the invention of the motor engine, and air and space flight.

The Iron Road
The Iron Road

Author: Christian Wolmar

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-05-01

Total Pages: 445

ISBN-13: 1465433716

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Written by Christian Wolmar, author of the critically acclaimed The Great Railroad Revolution, The Iron Road is a richly illustrated account of the rise of the rails across the world. From the historic moment in September 1830 when the first train ran between Liverpool and Manchester, to the high speed trains bulleting across Asia and Europe, The Iron Road: An Illustrated History of the Railroad looks at how railroads have changed the world. Photographs, maps, paintings, and illustrations bring events and locations to life, adding a unique visual quality to the stories of great invention, feats of mind-boggling engineering, groundbreaking changes in trade and commerce, and tales of adventurers, visionaries, and rogues. The Iron Road is the third title in DK's successful illustrated histories format, which combines text-rich narratives with beautiful visual design.

Ways of the World
Ways of the World

Author: M. G. Lay

Publisher: Rutgers University Press

Published: 1999-01-30

Total Pages: 428

ISBN-13: 9780813526911

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This is the first comprehensive history of the world's roads, highways, bridges, and the people and vehicles that traverse them, from prehistoric times to the present. Encyclopedic in its scope, fascinating in its details, Ways of the World is a unique work for reference and browsing. Maxwell Lay considers the myriad aspects of roads and their users: the earliest pathways, the rise of wheeled vehicles and animals to pull them, the development of surfaced roads, the motives for road and bridge building, and the rise of cars and their influence on roads, cities, and society. The work is amply illustrated, well indexed and cross-referenced, and includes a chronology of road history and a full bibliography. It is indispensable for anyone interested in travel, history, geography, transportation, cars, or the history of technology.

The American Highway
The American Highway

Author: William Kaszynski

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2012-02-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780786469239

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When the automobile first made long-distance travel practical, a dramatic change began in the country's physical and cultural landscape. Road design and construction were challenged to keep pace with the rapidly advancing capabilities and numbers of cars. As real mobility sank into the popular consciousness, the American way of life changed forever. This spectacularly illustrated history traces the transformation of America's roads from rutted wagon trails into safe highways. The sweat and ingenuity of increasingly ambitious construction and the roadside culture that sprang up to greet a society on the move are both explored. Places to eat, sleep, refuel, and see sights became as much a part of the travel experience as the road itself, and the histories of the most familiar roadside businesses are recounted here. More than 300 historical photographs provide fascinating documentation.