Pageant Of Adventure

by Lowell Thomas

Book Overview

Pageant of Adventure is a book written by Lowell Thomas, an American writer, broadcaster, and traveler. The book is a collection of stories about his experiences and adventures around the world. It is divided into five parts, each focusing on a different region: the Arctic, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and South America. In the Arctic section, Thomas recounts his travels to Alaska, the Canadian Arctic, and Greenland, where he meets indigenous people and experiences the harsh living conditions of the region. In the Africa section, he describes his encounters with big game hunters, tribal chiefs, and colonial officials, as well as his visits to famous landmarks such as the pyramids of Egypt.The Asia section covers his travels to India, China, and Japan, where he witnesses the culture, traditions, and religious practices of these countries. In the Middle East section, he explores the ancient cities of Jerusalem and Damascus, and meets with Bedouin tribes in the desert. Finally, in the South America section, he describes his travels through the Andes, the Amazon, and the Brazilian jungle.Throughout the book, Thomas provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and cultures he encounters, as well as his own reflections on the meaning of adventure and exploration. The book is a fascinating account of a bygone era of travel and exploration, and an inspiration for those seeking their own adventures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 054838651X
• ISBN13: 9780548386514
• Release Date: August 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"