Pearltrees videos. Help. The genuine news aggregator for the latest web buzz. 50 Best Non-fiction Adventure Books. The Vinland Sagas: The Norse Discovery of America by Anonymous Nothing says adventure like a good Viking sea story.
This is an account of the Viking’s chance encounter, and later attempted exploitation, of what is believed to be North America five hundred years before Columbus set sail. My Life as an Explorer by Sven Hedin In this vibrant mix of adventure and academia, Swedish geographer Sven Hedin recounts his exploration of much of the uncharted regions of central Asia at the end of the 19th century. Many editions include the author’s own hand drawn maps of the region.