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Erebus: The Story of a Ship

Michael Palin

"illuminated by flashes of gentle wit..."

— The Guardian

4.31 out of 5

7 reviews

Into the Peatlands

Robin A. Crawford

"Footprint that was a mum’s only memento of her son: Author gives a fascinating insight into the history of Britain’s peat-cutting families in new tome...."

— Daily Mail

3.75 out of 5

3 reviews

In My Mind's Eye

Jan Morris

"Her travelling days may be over, but the grand dame of travel writing still offers novel perspectives on the world..."

— Financial Times

3.83 out of 5

4 reviews

Step by Step: My Life in Journeys

Simon Reeve

" remarkable..."

— Evening Standard

Score pending

1 review

The Immeasurable World: Journeys in Desert Places

William Atkins

"Here’s a treat for desert lovers..."

— The Spectator

Score pending

1 review

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Erebus: The Story of a Ship

Michael Palin

"illuminated by flashes of gentle wit..."

— The Guardian

4.31 out of 5

7 reviews

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"the distinctive dry humour familiar to his television audiences finds plenty of opportunities to emerge"

— Times Literary Supplement

"'This truly is a marvellous book.'"

— The Scotsman

In My Mind's Eye

Jan Morris

"Her travelling days may be over, but the grand dame of travel writing still offers novel perspectives on the world..."

— Financial Times

3.83 out of 5

4 reviews

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"it is its limitations that makes this book valuable and rare"

— The Observer

"By her own admission, her writing degenerates into “rambling” and “talking nonsense”, but then few nonagenarians have written 50 books to such an acclaimed standard."

— Irish Times

Into the Peatlands

Robin A. Crawford

"Footprint that was a mum’s only memento of her son: Author gives a fascinating insight into the history of Britain’s peat-cutting families in new tome...."

— Daily Mail

3.75 out of 5

3 reviews

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"On the whole, however, this book is a wayward attempt to tackle a difficult subject."

— The Herald

"Murray relishes the heartwarming spectacle of desolation"

— The Spectator

The Immeasurable World: Journeys in Desert Places

William Atkins

"Here’s a treat for desert lovers..."

— The Spectator

Score pending

1 review

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Step by Step: My Life in Journeys

Simon Reeve

" remarkable..."

— Evening Standard

Score pending

1 review

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Erebus: The Story of a Ship

Michael Palin

"illuminated by flashes of gentle wit..."

— The Guardian

4.31 out of 5

7 reviews

In My Mind's Eye

Jan Morris

"Her travelling days may be over, but the grand dame of travel writing still offers novel perspectives on the world..."

— Financial Times

3.83 out of 5

4 reviews

Into the Peatlands

Robin A. Crawford

"Footprint that was a mum’s only memento of her son: Author gives a fascinating insight into the history of Britain’s peat-cutting families in new tome...."

— Daily Mail

3.75 out of 5

3 reviews

The Immeasurable World: Journeys in Desert Places

William Atkins

"Here’s a treat for desert lovers..."

— The Spectator

Score pending

1 review

Step by Step: My Life in Journeys

Simon Reeve

" remarkable..."

— Evening Standard

Score pending

1 review

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