"The Art of Travel" is a book written by British 19th century traveler Francis Galton, a genius who was also involved in statistics, sociology, psychology, meteorology, creator of the fingerprint recognition system and the controversial concept of eugenics.
In a book first published in 1855, the author included a series of tips on exploring unknown lands.
The modern reader can learn how they used to search for water, set up camp, ford a river, orient themselves, as well as discipline unruly expedition members and negotiate with indigenous people who were not always peaceful.
The item is a must-read for every traveler and bushcraft enthusiast, thanks to which, in the company of the outstanding mind of Francis Galtonan, we will be transported for several hours to the 19th century world full of unexplored lands and cultures.
