Books about travel of Russian and foreign authors

Books about travel are an ideal choice for readers who dream of being distracted from everyday problems and dive into the colorful world of adventure. Exciting works allow you to get acquainted with other countries and their inhabitants, without leaving your home. So, with what literary masterpieces by all means it is worth reading?

Books about travel: classics

There are authors, whose creativity readers get acquainted in childhood, and then can not say goodbye and in adulthood. Among them is Jules Verne, whose works people have been reading for two centuries already. A rare author is also able to describe the adventures of wanderers as interesting as this writer managed to do.

"Five weeks in a balloon" - one of his best works. Dr. Ferguson and his faithful associates decide to study African lands, choosing a very unusual transport for their trip. This is a balloon equipped with a unique mechanism that creates conditions for long flights. The characters are waiting for amazing geographical discoveries, as well as acquaintance with the local population, which is far from always always friendly.

"Children of Captain Grant" - another fascinating work, authored by Jules Verne. Together with the main characters searching for the missing captain, readers will be able to visit Australia, South America, New Zealand. Those who prefer unusual wanderings will like the writer's novels like "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea", "Journey to the Center of the Earth".

"Around the world in 80 Days"

How long does it take to complete a round-the-world trip? The answer to this question is Verna's fans are already recognizing from the title of one of his most famous novels. The protagonist of the work "Around the world in 80 days" - phlegmatic Mr. Fogg. Familiar Phileas accustomed to his eccentric antics, but one day he excels himself. Fogg betting with a friend, according to which he undertakes to make a round-the-world trip, spending only 80 days.

If the time seems to modern readers to be too long, they should remember that the novel's action unfolds in the 19th century, and the technical capabilities of transport correspond to that time. The book "Around the World in 80 Days" allows you to learn fascinating details not only about foreign countries, but also about the means of transportation that were used in the 19th century. Of course, the main characters at every step will be waiting for dangerous adventures.

Traveling in time

Of course, it is possible to explore together with writers not only foreign countries. The fascinating books about time travel also will not allow readers to get bored. For example, the novel "House on the shore", written by the talented Daphne du Maurier , deserves attention . The central character, by the will of fate, is intermingled from our time into medieval Cornwall. He has the opportunity to observe not only historical events, but also people who have lived in the harsh times of the Middle Ages. The struggle for power, intrigue, adventure - from the book is difficult to come off without reading it completely.

Other interesting books on time travel are worthy of attention. For example, Harry Garrison is the author of the work "The Tunnel in Time," in which real historical events are cleverly intertwined with the inventions of the writer. The alternative world, created by the creator, looks extraordinarily realistic, and readers will not want to leave it ahead of time.

Shantaram

Many books about travel are devoted to such an amazing country as India, whose riddles can be solved endlessly. The wonderful writer Gregory David Roberts is also in love with this country, which readers will be able to make sure, having got acquainted with his fascinating work Shantaram. Descriptions, which are offered by the author, are so colorful that after reading the book I want to immediately go to this state.

The protagonist of the work is a runaway prisoner who tries to hide in the bowels of India. Readers will be able to make sure that the country literally consists of contrasts. Only here the luxurious palaces peacefully coexist with the slums of the poor, the noisy cities suddenly turn into remote villages, the culture of the East and the West organically combines. The book is so good that she wants to re-read again and again.

"The power of dreams"

Travel books are particularly successful for those who actually do them. Among the "experienced" authors belongs and Jessica Watson, whose name is known throughout the world. To travel around the planet on a yacht the girl decided at the age of 12. To save money necessary for the realization of a dream, she began at the age of 14, working as a dishwasher in a restaurant. Round-the-world trip Jessica made, barely celebrating the 16th anniversary, of course, immediately became a celebrity.

"The power of dreams" is a book, the story of which is borrowed from the diaries of Miss Watson, who in 2010 managed to set a new record. The work written by a girl who was not deterred from a risky venture by the objections of the parents, lack of funds and experience, worthy of the reader's attention.

The story of a man changing the world

Enumerating the authors, with the works of which you should certainly get acquainted, you can not fail to mention such a talented person as Greg Mortenson. "Three cups of tea" is an amazing story about how a simple man, armed only with perseverance, changes the world for the better. Immediately after the release of the book won thousands of fans of the army.

Greg Mortenson - a man with a difficult fate, decided to share his memories with readers. The most amazing adventure, to which he ventured, is the ascent to the most inaccessible mountain K2. The seeker of adventure could have died if the inhabitants of the Pakistani village had not helped him. Miraculously returning from a dangerous journey alive, Greg promised himself to save the right amount and create a school in Pakistan for local children.

Fascinating travel notes

Readers and stories written by Gill Adrian Anthony deserve attention. "On all four sides" is a collection of his works, thanks to which it is possible to discover from the new side such countries as Japan, Scotland, India. Reading causes a desire to go on a journey without delay, to walk through the places that are described in the stories.

Travel notes of this author must be read, since he is endowed with the ability to notice the nuances that elude the attention of other travelers. The veracity of some information is even hard to believe, so they are amazing. In fact, the book "On all four sides" is a valuable source of information about our planet.

"In the wild"

The novel, created by writer John Krakauer, will appeal to readers who like stories about "wild" travel. Like many other books about travel, this work is based on events that took place in reality. The protagonist is a guy who refused a successful career in the name of adventure. He decided to wander the lands of America, gradually leaving the civilized world behind. Readers will be able to find out what came out of it.

The book won many fans, in connection with which it was decided to film it. It is known that the number of pilgrims wishing to visit Alaska, where the culmination of the work is located, has increased dramatically. It is not surprising, because the adventures of a young romanticist did not leave hundreds of thousands indifferent.

Russian literature

The best books about travel, written by our authors, are also obligatory for reading. It starts with a famous work, sponsored by Ilf and Petrov. "One-story America" - a product, generously flavored with humor. However, the ease of reading is not the main advantage of this book, which is a valuable source of information for beginning travelers.

As you can guess from the title, the action takes place in the US. The central characters of the work are Soviet correspondents who visit this country. Despite the fact that many years have passed since the writing of the book, it is still relevant as a "map" of America, it can be used to develop a unique route for novice travelers.

Of course, there are other interesting books on travel, sponsored by the inhabitants of Russia. "Notes of a Russian traveler" - an original work created by Eugene Grishkovets. It is a play that is "played out" by two random fellow travelers, talking about travel and those who dare. Lovers of the classics can pay attention to the work "Letters of a Russian traveler," written by Nikolai Karamzin. It presents an interesting look at the everyday life of the inhabitants of European countries.

"Eat Pray Love!"

The book by Elizabeth Gilbert is focused primarily on the female audience, but may also interest the male representatives with an interesting description of foreign countries. The main heroine is a woman who decided to change her life after a divorce, unexpectedly for all friends and relatives who went on a long journey from which she did not want to return. She visited three states - Indonesia, India and Italy, during the study of unfamiliar countries she managed to find herself and find spiritual harmony.

Like other interesting books on travel, this work is full of colorful descriptions, fascinating details relating to foreign cultures. Readers should not be surprised if after acquaintance with the book they will have an irresistible desire to take a vacation and go in search of adventure.