From Paris to New York by Land
From Paris to New York by Land

Author: Harry De Windt

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-11-21

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13:

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'From Paris to New York by Land" is a travel adventure memoir of Harry de Windt. He notes, "Many who read the following account of our long land journey will not unnaturally ask: "What was the object of this stupendous voyage, or the reward to be gained by this apparently unnecessary risk of life and endurance of hardships?" I would reply that my primary purpose was to ascertain the feasibility of constructing a railway to connect the chief cities of France and America, Paris and New York. The European Press was at the time of our departure largely interested in this question, which fact induced the proprietors of the Daily Express of London, the Journal of Paris, and the New York World to contribute towards the expenses of the expedition..."

The Voyages and Adventures of Fernand Mendez Pinto. Done Into Engl. by H.C
The Voyages and Adventures of Fernand Mendez Pinto. Done Into Engl. by H.C

Author: Fernão Mendes Pinto

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2022-10-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781016045575

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