The last adventure of richard halliburton, the forgotten hero of 1930s america seventyfive years ago, the idol of americas youth set out on what would be his final journey. Marvels of the orient welcome to this page giving more information about the marvels visited by richard halliburton and recorded in his books marvels of the occident and marvels of the orient. You can select the chapter youd like to see either by clicking on the book below, or from the menu at the top of the screen. Richard halliburtons complete book of marvels by richard. Best known today for having swum the length of the panama canal and paying. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Editions of richard halliburtons complete book of marvels. In the late 1930s, socialism, communism, democracy, and other political issues were hot topics, and domestic economy, labor, management, and the military capacity of the united states were. This book, published in 1941 by the bobbsmerrill company of indianapolis, combines previously published material from.
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His story of his lifes adventure, as told in letters. The exciting travels in the new world and old of americas foremost adventurerfully illustrated with maps and photographs, 2 in 1 book published january 1st 1960 by bobbsmerrill co. Biography of one of americas greatest adventure travel writer. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, out of print treasures. Richard halliburtons second book of marvels the orient. Richard halliburton was born on 7 january 1900 in brownsville, tennessee. Richard halliburtons complete book of marvels richard. Richard halliburtons complete book of marvels abebooks. Richard halliburtons second book of marvels the orient halliburton, richard on.
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