The Royal Road to Romance: Travelers' Tales Classics

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The narrative follows Richard Halliburton's adventurous journey around the globe after college, prioritizing exploration over a conventional career. His escapades include a daring ascent of the Matterhorn and a brush with the law in Gibraltar for capturing forbidden photographs. This memoir captures the thrill of travel and the unexpected challenges faced along the way, earning acclaim as one of the most captivating travelogues ever penned.