
Stories of Adventure
PREFACE.
I. MARCO POLO.
II. SIR JOHN MANDEVILLE AND THE CRUSADES.
III. BERTRANDON IN PALESTINE.
IV. GEOFFREY OF VINSAUF.
V. HERNANDO CORTES’S LETTERS.
VI. FRA MARCO AND CORONADO.
VII. THE JESUIT RELATIONS.
VIII. NORTHERN DISCOVERIES.
A lively anthology brings together the voices of seasoned explorers, inviting listeners to travel from bustling ports to remote mountain passes without leaving their homes. The tales are framed by an enthusiastic circle of young readers who gather in a historic Boston house, swapping questions and curiosities with an experienced colonel whose library overflows with maps, sketches, and first‑hand accounts. Their eager chatter and the gentle guidance of a wise mentor set a warm, communal backdrop that makes each adventure feel like a shared campfire story.
The collection balances daring sea voyages, daring treks across unfamiliar terrain, and moments of humorous mishap, all narrated with the honesty of those who lived them. While the stories spark a thirst for knowledge, they also encourage listeners to ask, explore, and embrace the unknown. It’s an invitation to let imagination roam while building the confidence to seek out new horizons on one’s own.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (514K characters)
Release date
Aug 12, 2026
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1822–1909
Best remembered for the Civil War story The Man Without a Country, this energetic Boston writer and minister mixed storytelling with a strong sense of public duty. His books often carry the warmth, reforming spirit, and moral confidence of nineteenth-century New England.
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