Contains 284 entries providing introductory synopses of both mythical and historical travel and "tourist" sites prior to the 20th century. Listings appear under the names of people, places, things, events, and concepts and focus on the expectations and beliefs of travelers, including their ideas about roads, sea travel, accommodations, foreigners, and strange lands. Includes b&w illustrations. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.