The Mind of the Traveler

by Eric J. Leed

Book Overview

An account of the role of the traveller in human history. From the Epic of Gilgamesh to the age of mass tourism, travel has profoundly altered our sense of ourselves and our sense of the world. This... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0465046215
• ISBN13: 9780465046218
• Release Date: April 1991
• Publisher: Basic Books
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Philosophy and psychology of travel in history

In this original and very interesting essay, the Author explores what it meant to travel in ancient times, in the middle ages and in modern era. his notations are very profound, whether he considers the myths of Gilgamesh and Ulysses, the knights errand legends and the modern era explorations. Alas, the mass tourism of today has stripped away the sense of wonder for many, but the realtraveller will always be thrilled by a new experience, a place he's never been. A must read for the considerate travellers of today!