Richard Halliburton was een avonturier wiens geschriften de geest van ontdekking en exotisch reizen vastleggen. Zijn werken worden gekenmerkt door levendige beschrijvingen van verre oorden en gedurfde expedities, die de lezer naar het hart van zijn avonturen transporteren. Halliburton probeerde historische en mythologische reizen opnieuw te beleven, wat zijn schrijven een laag van verbeelding en romantiek verleent. Zijn teksten vieren vrijheid, nieuwsgierigheid en de grenzeloze mogelijkheden van de wereld.
Exploring a blend of natural and man-made wonders, this book invites readers of all ages to discover remarkable sites from around the globe. It highlights both well-known marvels and hidden gems, offering a captivating journey that reveals the beauty and diversity of our world. Perfect for students and curious minds alike, it promises to expand your knowledge and appreciation of global wonders.
Adventure and whimsy define Richard Halliburton's journey in "The Flying Carpet," where he takes to the skies in a bi-plane to explore the world's most remote and fascinating locations. From landing in Timbuctoo to flying over the Taj Mahal upside down, Halliburton's escapades are filled with humor and daring. He invites his pilot to join him in a quest for the extraordinary, promising to traverse deserts and mountains, rescue princesses, and embrace the thrill of life. This book encapsulates Halliburton's adventurous spirit and zest for exploration.
The book offers a captivating exploration of the world's wonders, enriched with historical facts, maps, and photographs. The engaging narrative invites travelers of all ages to embark on a thrilling journey, making it a perfect companion for those eager to discover the marvels of our planet.
A young romanticist embarks on an adventurous journey filled with laughter, conflict, and exploration of the world's glamorous corners. This travel classic captures the spirit of wanderlust and the joy of experiencing diverse cultures through a whimsical and spirited lens.
America's Most Dashing 1920s Adventurer Explores South America
Set in the early 1930s, this travelogue captures the daring adventures of Richard Halliburton, a best-selling author who risked his life for thrilling experiences. His journey through Latin America includes diving into the Mayan Well of Death, swimming the Panama Canal, and climbing Mexico's Mount Popocatepetl. Halliburton's most remarkable escapade involves marooning himself on an island reminiscent of Robinson Crusoe's. With a blend of fatalism and poetic reflection, he crafts a captivating narrative filled with danger and excitement.
The narrative follows Richard Halliburton's adventurous journey around the globe after college, prioritizing exploration over a conventional career. His escapades include a daring ascent of the Matterhorn and a brush with the law in Gibraltar for capturing forbidden photographs. This memoir captures the thrill of travel and the unexpected challenges faced along the way, earning acclaim as one of the most captivating travelogues ever penned.
'I had been commissioned to go anywhere in the world I wished and write whatever pleased me. My only orders were to move fast, visit strange places, to meet whomever was interesting - and to start at once,' Richard Halliburton's fifth and last book, Seven League boots illustrates how he followed these orders with passion and abandon. America's favorite adventurer dined with Haile Selassie and rode the Rhinoceros Express in Ethiopia; he had an audience with King Ibn Saud outside the gates of Mecca (which he had tried to sneak into) and finally rode an elephant over the Alps in the tracks of another great adventurer, Hannibal. This is Halliburton at his best: reckless and romantic. It is also the last chapter of a life that had, at its end, grown tragic. Nearing forty, physically exhausted, and in financial trouble, Halliburton thought to roll the dice once again, hoping that the charm which had always saved him in the past would materialize one more time. But it was not to be. His last journey was fatal. Soon after finishing this book, he attempted to sail a junk across the Pacific, but never returned.
