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Original Essays | November 5, 2009

John Buntin: IMG Notes from the (Bibliographic) Underground

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For more than 60 years, Los Angeles's origins, its underbelly, and (yes) its blondes have fueled the imagination of writers and directors from... Continue »
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The Royal Road to Romance (Travelers' Tales Classics)

by Richard Halliburton

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When Richard Halliburton graduated from college, he chose adventure over a career, traveling the world with almost no money. The Royal Road to Romance chronicles what happened as a result, from a breakthrough Matterhorn ascent to being jailed for taking forbidden pictures on Gibraltar. "One of the most fascinating books of its kind ever written." - Detroit News

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"The Royal Road to Romance" chronicles the author's choice of adventure over career after graduating from college in the early 1900s, and includes his recollections of a breakthrough ascent of the Matterhorn to being jailed on Gibraltar for taking forbidden photos.
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ISBN:
9781885211538
Author:
Halliburton, Richard
Publisher:
Travelers' Tales Guides
Location:
San Francisco, CA
Subject:
Essays & Travelogues
Subject:
Voyages and travels
Subject:
General Travel
Series:
Travelers' Tales Classics
Series Volume:
104-677
Publication Date:
August 2000
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
376
Dimensions:
8.10x5.36x.92 in. .80 lbs.
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