The Outline of Knowledge

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Travel

James a Richards

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

Reference works; Historical geography; Travel & holiday; Travel writing

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""The Outline of Knowledge: Travel"" serves as a comprehensive gateway to the world of exploration and geographic discovery. As the fifteenth volume in James A. Richards' ambitious series, this work offers readers a curated overview of the history of travel and the diverse landscapes of the globe as understood in the early twentieth century.

The text delves into the motivations behind human movement, from the early voyages of discovery to the development of modern tourism. It provides historical context for various regions, detailing the cultural and physical characteristics that define different parts of the world. By synthesizing vast amounts of geographical information, Richards creates an accessible narrative that highlights the significance of travel in broadening human perspective and fostering global connection.

Written with the intent of making specialized knowledge available to the general public, this volume remains a valuable resource for those interested in the history of geography and the evolution of travel literature. ""The Outline of Knowledge: Travel"" captures a specific moment in time when the world was becoming increasingly interconnected, offering a nostalgic yet informative look at the wonders of our planet and the enduring human spirit of adventure.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: James a Richards
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 721g
ISBN: 9781025503103
ISBN 10: 1025503104
Pages: 520
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active