Pathfinder Books

20,000 Miles South: A Pan American Adventure in a Seagoing Jeep from the Arctic Circle to Tierra del Fuego, first published in 1957, is the inspiring story of Helen and Frank Schreiber (and their...

A Field Guide to Michigan Wildflowers describes and illustrates over 500 wildflowers found in Michigan. The book, first published in 1961 as Michigan Wildflowers by Helen Vandervort Smith, has been...

A Good Fight, first published in 1960, is the story of Franklin D. Roosevelt from the onset of his polio at Campobello, New Brunswick, to his death at Warm Springs, Georgia, on April 12, 1945. Author...

A Time in the Sun, first published in 1962, is a classic, fictional account of the Indian wars in the the Arizona Territory, and told from the point-of-view of both the Apache and the white settlers...

A Traveler's Guide to the Plants of Mexico, first published in 1962 as Meet Flora Mexicana, has been completely updated and provided with all-new color photographs. This pioneering work remains one...

Abandoned, first published in 1961, is the riveting story of the ill-fated Greely Arctic Expedition. Launched in 1881 as part of the International Polar Year, the U.S. stationed a party of...

Adventure!, first published in 1931, is a collection of stories recounting the travels of renowned explorer Carveth Wells (1887-1957). Wells, whose personal mottoes of "Carpe diem" - "Sieze the Day!"...

Amphibians and Reptiles of the Chicago Area, first published in 1947, is the classic work on the snakes, frogs, salamanders, turtles, and other "herps" of the Chicago region. Illustrated throughout...

Antarctic Night: One Man's Story of 28,224 Hours at the Bottom of the World, first published in 1957, is author Jack Bursey's account of his lengthy experiences in the Antarctic. Bursey (1903-1980),...

Behind the Urals, first published in 1942, is a fascinating first-hand account of a young American's journey to Stalin's Soviet Union where he lived and worked for 6 years helping build a massive...

Black Wings, published in 1934 during the Great Depression, is the autobiography of black aviation pioneer, engineer, and entrepreneur William Powell. In 1917 he enlisted in officer training school...

Bright with Silver, first published in 1947, is the fascinating story of the Fromm brothers of Wisconsin and their rise to become one of the world's largest silver fox ranches (raised for its...

By Sled Dog For Byrd, first published in 1931, is an exciting account of the Byrd Antarctic Expedition of 1928-30. Author John O'Brien was a member of the geological party led by Laurence Gould, and...

Camps and Cottages: How to Build Them, first published in 1939 (and revised in 1946), is an inspirational, classic treatise on the planning, building, and furnishing of a small rustic dwelling...

China Sky, first published in 1941, is a romance by Pearl S. Buck set in war-time China. Dr. Gray Thompson, an American missionary doctor, works alongside Dr. Sara Durand in a hospital he has built...

City of the Bees, first published in 1947, is a lyrical account of one year in the life of a wild bee colony: the dangers faced - from badgers, wasps, moths, robber bees, mice, and woodpeckers - as...

Clear the Tracks!, first published in 1943, recounts Joseph Bromley's career as a locomotive engineer on the Lackawanna Railway in New York. Beginning as a teenager as a callboy, by age 17 Bromley...

COLD: The Record of an Antarctic Sledge Journey, first published in 1931, is the account of the Byrd Antarctic Expedition by its second in command, Laurence Gould. The book documents life at the...

Complete Book of Rifles and Shotguns, first published in 1961 contains a lifetime of rifle and shotgun knowledge shared by master sportsman Jack O'Connor (1902-1978). From the cover of the original...

Confederate Agent: A Discovery In History, first published in 1954, is the detailed account of the little-known Confederate rebellion during the Civil War known as the "Northwest Conspiracy". Led by...

Cynthia Ann Parker, first published in 1959, is a fascinating account of the life of a girl of European descent, who at the age of about ten, was captured (along with her brother) in Texas by raiding...

Escape from Alcatraz: Farewell to the Rock, was published in 1963 just weeks before the last prisoner was escorted off Devil's Island and Alcatraz. The book chronicles details the Rock's transition...

Farming with Nature, originally published in 1954, is a classic introduction to organic agriculture and the importance of soil-building and healthy soil. From the foreword: Few words in any...

Fever, Famine and Gold, first published in 1938, is the exciting account of the search for Incan treasure in the jungles and mountains of the Amazon basin and Andes of Ecuador. With the backing of...

Go North, Young Man, first published in 1957, is Gordon Stoddard's account of his first four years as a homesteader on Alaska's Kenai peninsula in the 1950s. From building his first cabin (with only...

Guide to the Plants of the Wallowa Mountains of Northeastern Oregon, first published in 1975, is acomprehensive flora of the botanically rich Wallowa Mountains of northeast Oregon. Introductory...

Handbook of Gem Identification, first published in 1947 and extensively revised over the years, is an authoritative look at the methods used to identify both common and rare gemstones. This reprint...

High, Wide and Frightened, first published in 1938, is pioneering aviator Louise Thaden's account of her adventures in the early days of flying. Thaden (1905-1979) earned her pilot's certificate in...

Hill Towns of Italy, first published in 1963, is a close look at a number of Italy's picturesque hill towns and villages. More than just a travel guide, author Lucy Notestein discusses each region's...

How to Build Modern Furniture, first published in two volumes in 1951 and 1952, is a classic, practical guide to making simple yet elegant furniture in the home workshop. Profusely illustrated with...