Journeys to Far-Away Lands
Mar 28, 2015 to Jun 07, 2015
Rare Books Room
Journeys to Far-Away Lands
In the course of long journeys, you may garner many impressions that are hard to put into words. Nowadays, we can easily record and share our experiences using a smartphone. In the 18th century, travellers kept journals in which they recorded their experiences in words and illustrations. The exhibition Journeys to Far-Away Lands in the Rare Books Room at Teylers displays a selection of the most beautiful travel accounts from our collection.
Disembarking on the Island of Tanna
For a taste of this exhibition, join Captain Cook and his crew on a voyage to the Pacific Ocean! You can browse through the entire book online here .