Collection: For The Wanderlust Spirit
Delight the explorer or travel enthusiast in your life with a special gift from our collection of vintage and antique books featuring historic explorers and classic journeys. We have carefully selected titles for a memorable gift that celebrate journeys across continents, adventures through time, and the enduring spirit of discovery. Whether inspired by tales of intrepid explorers, historic voyages, or captivating accounts of faraway lands, our collection offers something special for every wanderlust spirit. From rare first editions and beautifully illustrated travelogues to classic guides and unique finds, there is a thoughtful gift for every curious mind.
Each book can be beautifully wrapped in vintage inspired brown paper and finished with an elegant black ribbon. You can also add a personal handwritten gift message - just enter your message at checkout and we’ll include it with your gift. These special touches make every present truly unforgettable.
Explore our selection of travel and exploration gifts below, perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or any special occasion. If you don’t spot the right gift here, visit our full Travel & Exploration collection for even more inspiring options. Or return to our main Gifts collection to discover more unique ideas.
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Naga Path by Ursula Graham Bower (Travel & Exploration Book, 1951)
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The Gobi Desert by Mildred Cable with Francesca French (Travel & Exploration Book, 1946)
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The Cruel Way by Ella K. Maillart (Travel & Exploration Book, 1947)
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Aberdeen and North-East Scotland by Ian Shepherd (Scottish History Book, 1996)
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Terre Napoleon, A History of French Explorations and Projects in Australia by Ernest Scott (History Book, 1911)
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The Early Views and Maps of Edinburgh 1544-1852 With 11 Maps and 21 Illustrations 1919
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Assam Adventure by F. Kingdon Ward (Travel & Exploration Book, 1941)
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Jivaro, Among the Headshrinkers of the Amazon by Bertrand Flornoy (Vintage Exploration Book, 1953)
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Zoo Quest to Guiana by David Attenborough (Signed Travel Book, 1956)
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Seven Years In Tibet by Heinrich Harrer, introduction by Peter Fleming (First Edition Travel Book, 1953)
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Headhunting In The Solomon Islands by Caroline Mytinger (Vintage Travel Book, 1943)
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Lords of Alba, The Making of Scotland by Ian W. Walker (Scottish History Book, 2006)
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Islay: Biography of an Island by Margaret C. Storrie (Scottish History Book, 1981)
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Ordnance Survey Atlas of Scotland, Quarter Inch to the Mile, 1924
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From Alice to Ocean, Alone Across the Outback, 1992
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Modern Australian Aboriginal Art by Rex Battarbee, 1951
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Travels in the Colonies in 1773-1775 Described in the Letters of William Mylne, edited by Ted Ruddock, 1993
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Undreamed Shores, England's wasted Empire in America by Michael Foss, 1974
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The Kon-Tiki Expedition, by Raft Across the South Seas, by Thor Heyerdahl, 1950
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Seven Years in Tibet by Heinrich Harrer, 1954
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Beyond The West Horizon by Eric C. Hiscock, 1963
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Smoking Pipes of the North American Indian by J.C.H. King, 1977
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The High Road to China, George Bogle, The Panchen Lama and the first British Expedition to Tibet by Kate Teltscher, 2006
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Les Alpes Bernoises, Illustrations par Fred. Boissonnas, Texte Par Eugene De La Harpe, 1915
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