--- product_id: 11904866 title: "Outposts: Journeys to the Surviving Relics of the British Empire – The Last Account of the Vanishing Empire" price: "VT8227" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/11904866-outposts-journeys-to-the-surviving-relics-of-the-british-empire store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Outposts: Journeys to the Surviving Relics of the British Empire – The Last Account of the Vanishing Empire **Price:** VT8227 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Outposts: Journeys to the Surviving Relics of the British Empire – The Last Account of the Vanishing Empire - **How much does it cost?** VT8227 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/11904866-outposts-journeys-to-the-surviving-relics-of-the-british-empire) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Outposts: Journeys to the Surviving Relics of the British Empire – The Last Account of the Vanishing Empire [Winchester, Simon] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Outposts: Journeys to the Surviving Relics of the British Empire – The Last Account of the Vanishing Empire Review: Fascinating journey with an interesting traveler - This is a terrifically entertaining book. I recently went to hear Simon Winchester speak about his latest book "The Men Who United the States" and was so captivated by his personality and the glimpses of his own life that he offered during the talk that I began searching through his other titles and decided that this one would be a book that I'd enjoy because it would take me to exotic locations, provide me with a history lesson at each location, and entertain me at the same time. I was not disappointed. Mr. Winchester has a keen eye for the small telling detail as well as for the larger picture. Having visited some of the locations in the book, it was very apparent that the things he observed in 1984 when he wrote this book, in many instances, are still true today. Many times the statement is made that on any journey -- many times it's the "getting there" that is half the fun and that's true in this book also because Mr. Winchester certainly had to expend a lot of effort and endured some very interesting circumstances while attempting to get where he was going. Mr. Winchester isn't the first writer to try to determine why the British Empire melted away until now there are only remnants of it scattered around the world but I believe that he is the first writer to visit those distant and scattered and in some instances almost forgotten shores and to report back on what remains at the end of the day. Review: Another great read by Winchester - I love Simon Winchester's writing and his topics. He is simply fantastic. This was not one of my favourites but still well worth reading. I highly recommend it and all his other books. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #229,148 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #40 in Historical Geography #230 in Travel Writing Reference #384 in Travelogues & Travel Essays | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (276) | | Dimensions | 5.31 x 0.9 x 8 inches | | ISBN-10 | 0060598611 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0060598617 | | Item Weight | 10.4 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 400 pages | | Publication date | June 15, 2004 | | Publisher | Harper Perennial | ## Images ![Outposts: Journeys to the Surviving Relics of the British Empire – The Last Account of the Vanishing Empire - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71PFKMm+l0L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating journey with an interesting traveler *by L***C on November 24, 2013* This is a terrifically entertaining book. I recently went to hear Simon Winchester speak about his latest book "The Men Who United the States" and was so captivated by his personality and the glimpses of his own life that he offered during the talk that I began searching through his other titles and decided that this one would be a book that I'd enjoy because it would take me to exotic locations, provide me with a history lesson at each location, and entertain me at the same time. I was not disappointed. Mr. Winchester has a keen eye for the small telling detail as well as for the larger picture. Having visited some of the locations in the book, it was very apparent that the things he observed in 1984 when he wrote this book, in many instances, are still true today. Many times the statement is made that on any journey -- many times it's the "getting there" that is half the fun and that's true in this book also because Mr. Winchester certainly had to expend a lot of effort and endured some very interesting circumstances while attempting to get where he was going. Mr. Winchester isn't the first writer to try to determine why the British Empire melted away until now there are only remnants of it scattered around the world but I believe that he is the first writer to visit those distant and scattered and in some instances almost forgotten shores and to report back on what remains at the end of the day. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another great read by Winchester *by L***W on June 3, 2014* I love Simon Winchester's writing and his topics. He is simply fantastic. This was not one of my favourites but still well worth reading. I highly recommend it and all his other books. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love this book *by B***E on June 10, 2017* Love this book. You are always going to get great quality writing from Simon Winchester. The question with Winchester is whether or not the story he is telling is of interest to you specifically. This one shifts gears so many times that there is no question but that there will be something of great interest to you. Also, the story of the journey itself is inherently interesting. One thing that I would love to have from Winchester, that he hints at toward the beginning, is a full blown book on Northern Ireland. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/11904866-outposts-journeys-to-the-surviving-relics-of-the-british-empire](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/11904866-outposts-journeys-to-the-surviving-relics-of-the-british-empire) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*