Side by side with these books on British topography were volumes on foreign travel, like those by William Alexander, who in 1792 accompanied Lord Macartney's embassy to China, where he made many exquisite sketches, brimful of humour and playful observation.
"In the Border Country"
W. S. (William Shillinglaw) Crockett
Narwhal hunting, in itself, and without the added spur of personal interest, which I had, is brimful of thrilling sport.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
Penelope managed to raise eyes brimful of tears to his face.
"Girls of the Forest"
L. T. Meade