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This guide to more than 2,500 Texas roadside markers features historical events; famous and infamous Texans; origins of towns, churches, and organizations; battles, skirmishes, and gunfights; and settlers, pioneers, Indians, and outlaws. With the most up-to-date records available, this sixth edition includes more than...

Teddy Roosevelt once exclaimed, When I am in California, I am not in the West. I am west of the West, and in this book, Mark Arax spends four years travelling up and down the Golden State to explore its singular place in the...

Limitless exploration and entertainment opportunities await travelers and residents alike, and this thoroughly revised edition of Explorer's Guide Maryland is the perfect companion for every excursion. The best restaurants, places to stay, and activities for every budget and interest are laid out in an...

Gangsters, Gaslights, and Ghastly Murders--Join in Chicago's Grandest Ghost Hunt Chicago Haunted Handbook, part of the popular America's Haunted Road Trip series, is written with the ghost enthusiast in mind. All 100 chapters contain information on the history and the haunting surrounding each location,...

Hop In and Hang On for Seattle's Grandest Ghost Hunt Seattle may not be as old as some would expect from a haunted city. But it has a large number of haunted sites and stories. Spooked in Seattle, by Ross Allison, leads readers on...

A state-by-state (and Canada too ) tour of monuments, events, sites, and festivals of Indigenous American historyFrom ancient rock drawings, historic sites, and modern museums to eco- and cultural tourism, sports events and powwows, the Native American Landmarks and Festivals: A Traveler's Guide to...

This classic, bestselling memoir tells of the often heart-stopping adventures of early 20th-century explorers and photographers Osa and Martin Johnson - now in a new edition featuring additional photos and personal letters from the Johnsons to friends and family. Osa Johnson's memoir details her...

- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Travel MapDiscover the natural beauty and exciting recreational opportunities available to travelers in Indonesia with National Geographic's Adventure Map of Bali, Lombok, and Komodo. This map includes the locations of thousands of towns and villages, plus a clearly marked...

- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic MapNational Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Mount Baker and Boulder River Wilderness Areas is designed to meet the needs of outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy the limitless recreational opportunities in the western Cascades of northern Washington. Expertly researched...

Discover the vibrant cities of Montpellier, Perpignan, and Narbonne, the medieval splendor of Carcassonne, lagoons full of oysters and flamingos, medieval Catalan villages in quiet Pyrenean valleys, and houseboats lazing down the Canal du Midi, all punctuated by Roman ruins, Cathar castles and Gothic...

The Ozarks are a storied land, beloved by many. This photographic portfolio pays tribute to the unique beauty of the landscape and its rich history. Photographers Gurche and Avetta capture the character of the Ozarks in images, depicting agriculture, tourist venues, historic sites, wildlife...

Photographer Bill Lea?known for his artistic documentation of deer and bear behavior, the various moods of the Great Smoky Mountains, and southern ecosystems?has captured in stunning photographs the essence of Great Smoky Mountains wildlife. From rare red-cheeked salamanders, ruby-throated hummingbirds, and playful otters to...

This dictionary of Native American places was originally published in 1909. Alphabetically arranged by Native American name, this reference work gives insight into the Native origins of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont cities, towns, rivers, streams, lakes, and other locales. The Abanki confederacy of...

Features more than 100 scenic waterfall destinations throughout New York State. New York State is home to arguably the most famous waterfall in the world, Niagara Falls. But thanks to its diverse terrain and an abundance of rivers and streams, the state also boasts...

Part trail map, part field guide, part regional history, Cape Scott and the North Coast Trail is the first comprehensive guidebook about one of Vancouver Island's most iconic destinations. Each year, thousands of backpackers and nature lovers head to the northern limits of Vancouver...

North Georgia is home to more than its fair share of ghosts, from scenic antebellum mansions to restaurants, mills and even an outhouse. Reverend Robert William Bigham of Coweta County received a supernatural visit from his wife after her untimely death. The night watchman...

Cincinnati is the home to food inventions, rivalries and restaurants that stand the test of time. The Queen City boasts the invention of both Cincinnati chili and goetta. Mecklenburg Gardens, Arnold's, Izzy's and Scotti's have all operated for over a century. The French restaurant...

Are You Full of Wanderlust? Do You Want to See Somewhere Unique, Exciting, and Untouched by Tourism?Bolivia is a place of natural beauty with a landscape that is rugged, raw, and complex. Its snowy mountains, exotic forests and rolling hills will throw you straight...

When Patrick and Michael buy a rambling, dilapidated house on Vieques Island off the eastern coast of Puerto Rico, they can hardly believe their luck-or how much work lies ahead of them. Renovating their little corner of paradise proves to be a crash course...

By the Ionian Sea is a classic Italian travelogue by George Gissing. This is the third day of sirocco, heavy-clouded, sunless. All the colour has gone out of Naples; the streets are dusty and stifling. I long for the mountains and the sea.Author: George...