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WINNER OF THE 2014 THWAITES WAINWRIGHT PRIZE In the past, Hugh Thomson has written acclaimed books about Peru, Mexico and the Indian Himalaya. Now he returns to the most exotic and foreign country of them all his own. Walking right across England,...

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In the Middle Ages, mules were used to transport goods across Britain. Strong, sturdy and able to carry a good 160lbs of weight, they made ideal walking companions as long as you didnt ask them to do anything they didnt want to do! So when Hugh Th...

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'Try this tequila oil, Hugito. Just as the alcohol hits your stomach, the chilli will as well and blow it back into your brain. It will take your head off.' Explorer Hugh Thomson takes on Mexico.It's 1979, Hugh Thomson is eighteen, far from home, ...

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Imagine that all the great discoveries of Ancient Egypt had happened in the last few years...and you will have some conception of the great excitement over recent finds in PeruPeru wears its ancient cultures wrapped around in layers, like one of t...

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First published in the 1950s, this is a classic account of the discovery in 1911 of the lost city of Machu Picchu.In 1911 Hiram Bingham, a pre-historian with a love of exotic destinations, set out to Peru in search of the legendary city of Vilcaba...

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The story of an amazing journey to one of the remotest, most mysterious places on earthUntil 1934 the Nanda Devi Sanctuary had never been visited by human beings. Surrounded by 20,000 foot peaks which effectively seal off the mountain at their cen...

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One man goes in search of the lost cities of the Amazon in the Inca heartland.The lost cities of South America have always exercised a powerful hold on the popular imagination. The ruins of the Incas and other pre-Colombian civilisations are scatt...

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Biographies of A. Alexander, C. Hodge, S. Schmucker, J. W. Nevin, S. Jackson, A. G. Simonton, S. Colwell, H. Van Dyke, F. J. Grimke, W. Lowrie, T. Kagawa, and J. Hromadka. Originally published in 1963. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest ...

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Biographies of A. Alexander, C. Hodge, S. Schmucker, J. W. Nevin, S. Jackson, A. G. Simonton, S. Colwell, H. Van Dyke, F. J. Grimke, W. Lowrie, T. Kagawa, and J. Hromadka. Originally published in 1963. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest ...

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One man goes in search of the lost cities of the Amazon in the Inca heartland. The lost cities of South America have always exercised a powerful hold on the popular imagination. The ruins of the Incas and other pre-Colombian civilisations are scat...

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Imagine that all the great discoveries of Ancient Egypt had happened in the last few years...and you will have some conception of the great excitement over recent finds in Peru Peru wears its ancient cultures wrapped around in layers, like one of ...

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'Try this tequila oil, Hugito. Just as the alcohol hits your stomach, the chilli will as well and blow it back into your brain. It will take your head off.' Explorer Hugh Thomson takes on Mexico. It's 1979, Hugh Thomson is eighteen, far from home,...

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the Unit...

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the Unit...

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the Unit...

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First published in 1902, this comedic play written by the author of Peter Pan tells the story of a butler and his high-society employers who become stranded on a desert island and must confront the harsh realities of survival. With witty dialogue ...

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This collection of stories retells the tales that a group of pilgrims tell each other as they journey to the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket in Canterbury. Written by Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century, these stories offer a glimpse into medieval ...

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Uncover the charm and history of Old English songs with this collection of lyrics and tunes. With illustrations by renowned artist Hugh Thomson, readers will be transported back to the world of minstrels and bards. This work has been selected by s...

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Written at the turn of the twentieth century, this classic study of urban poverty and social reform offers a compelling look at the challenges facing America's cities. Drawing on extensive firsthand research, Thomson and Woods provide a detailed a...

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This beautifully illustrated volume contains a selection of traditional English folk songs, complete with sheet music and lyrics. The book is a celebration of English musical heritage and includes songs from a variety of regions and periods. This ...

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This book offers inspiring and engaging sermons that aim to teach children about the work of missionaries around the world. Written with care and sensitivity by Hugh Thomson Kerr, these sermons are an excellent resource for parents, teachers, and ...

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