Step back in time with this XL volume of vintage travelling souvenirs from 1869 to 1939. With posters, passages, menus, valuable turn-of-the-century photochromes and quotes from such literary travellers as Jules Verne and F. Scott Fitzgerald, this book evokes classic itineraries such as the Orient Express, the Grand Tour of Europe or the Trans-Siberian.

Edition: Multilingual (German, French, English)

The Grand Tour

Reliving the golden age of adventure

World travel is exhausting: mass tourism, overcrowded planes, chaotic airports, extreme security measures, identical hotel chains, well-worn tourist itineraries... Sometimes it seems impossible to find even a hint of adventure. But trust. For anyone whose adventurous spirit has not been satisfied, The Golden Age of Travel unfolds an era when moving around the world was a new and exciting experience, especially for those with the resources, time, imagination and daring.
In this book rich with illustrations, memorabilia and archival images, we look at six favourite journeys of Western adventurers of the pre-war era, including such celebrated travel writers as Charles Dickens, Jules Verne, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Mark Twainz, Mark Twainz, Mark Twainz, Mark Twainz and Mark Twain Fitzgerald. From the Grantour of Europe - a traditional rite of passage for young English aristocrats - to the Far East, barely touched by Western influence, we follow each journey through its stops and the means of transport used: train, boat, car, plane, horse, donkey and camel.
In these pages brimming with travel posters, guidebooks, tickets, brochures, menus and suitcase stickers, you will discover the elegance, not to mention the sense of surprise and novelty, that captivated these passengers of the golden age. From new and decadent cities to wild and harsh territories, this will be your passport of entry into an outdated time dominated by a thirst for adventure and a curiosity to discover the world.

About the author

Sabine Arquées is a documentary filmmaker, iconographer and writer. She has contributed to numerous books on travel, the history of tourism and photography.

Publisher: Taschen