Burton Holmes was a pioneer of travel documentaries, and this book collects some of his most engaging and informative pieces. From Mexico to the Far East, Europe to Africa, Holmes takes readers on journeys to some of the world’s most fascinating and exotic locales. His vivid descriptions and gorgeous photography transport readers to places they may never have the opportunity to visit in person. If you love travel, adventure, and cultural exploration, you won’t want to miss this book.

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