Travel

A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains (1879) is a work of travel literature by British explorer Isabella Bird. Adventurous from a young age, Bird gained a reputation as a writer and photographer interested in nature and the stories and cultures of people around...

Author: Ordnance SurveyPublisher: TrapezePublished: 03/08/2022Pages: 240Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 8.58h x 5.67w x 0.79dISBN: 9781409195115About the AuthorEstablished in 1791, Ordnance Survey is the world's leading producer of maps. Their vast collection of geographic data has mapped the location of every fixed physical object in...

This practical travel guide to Portugal features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect...

Lonely Planet's Pocket Hobart is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Explore the Salamanca Market's delights, climb the imposing Kunanyi/Mt Wellington and relax in a sunny beer garden; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the...

This is a collection of 70 stories from the popular radio series, Stories from Texas, that runs on the Texas Standard Network of 32 NPR stations across Texas. This is the second book in the series and includes short, memorable stories, that are extensions...

Founded in 1796, Concord experienced the evolutionary growing pains that many Southern towns faced in the 19th and 20th centuries. Concord has shifted from agricultural hamlet to textile town to a city of progress and innovation, and it is currently the 10th-largest city in...

Knowledge puts you on the way to new frontiers. Discover a whole new world of wonderful plants and mushrooms without compromising your safety. In this book, Poisonous Plants and Mushrooms, you learn how to identify toxin-containing mushrooms and poisonous plants.Learn the Details of Poisons...

Little counters will squeal with delight as they count their way through the great region of Lake Tahoe, discovering famous attractions and historic landmarks including Lower Eagle Falls, Emerald Bay State Park, Tallac Historic Site, Taylor Creek Visitor Center, Sand Harbor, hiking, fishing, wildlife,...

You know the adage. Good things come in small packages. Here's proof: dozens of delicious little destinations that delight travelers who crave fun, safe, surprising, and under-the-radar escapes from big-city bustle and congestion. Time to downshift and discover the natural beauty, unique spirit, and...

Author: Simon GarfieldPublisher: William Morrow & CompanyPublished: 10/26/2021Pages: 320Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 7.95h x 5.28w x 0.87dISBN: 9780063052253About the AuthorGarfield, Simon: - Simon Garfield is the New York Times bestselling author of more than a dozen acclaimed books of nonfiction including Timekeepers, To the...

THE GROUND-BREAKING VISIT TO SOCOTRA ISLAND BY JAMES RAYMOND WELLSTED, in 1834, is the first comprehensive view of the island to the wider world. This edition of MEMOIR ON THE ISLAND OF SOCOTRA is retyped for clarity and includes modern photography to add insight.Wellsted...

A road trip book with a difference. Stars of Outlander Sam Heughan & Graham McTavish explore Scotland, a land of raw beauty, poetry, music, history, and warfare. From their faithful camper van to boats, kayaks, bicycles, and motorbikes, join stars of Outlander Sam and...

West Africa, 1971. Two old friends rendezvous in Black Star Square, the heart of Accra, the Ghanaian capital, to see Ike and Tina Turner, the Staples Singers, Roberta Flack, Wilson Picket, Santana and other black American performers at the mammoth Soul to Soul music...

The places found in this book are the most positively reviewed and recommended by locals and travelers. 1,500 places listed and organized in four groups. "TOP 500 SHOPS" (46 Store Categories), "TOP 500 RESTAURANTS" (32 Cuisine Types), "TOP 300 ATTRACTIONS" Parks, Art Galleries, Museums,...

The places found in this book are the most positively reviewed and recommended by locals and travelers. 2,100 places listed and organized in five groups. "TOP 500 SHOPS" 132 Store Categories. "TOP 500 RESTAURANTS" 101 Cuisine Types. "TOP 200 CASINOS" Hotels, Casinos, Resorts, Bingo...

The places listed in this Guide are the most positively reviewed and recommended by locals and travelers. 2,000 places to visit organized in four groups. "TOP 500 SHOPS" 119 Store Categories. "TOP 500 RESTAURANTS" 99 Cuisine Types. "TOP 500 ATTRACTIONS" Landmarks, Historical Buildings, Parks,...

Chincoteague and Assateague Islands: plan your first visit or relive your latest visit again and again through this photo adventure. Enjoy the sights: migratory birds; local birds such as ducks; views from the lighthouse; views of the beaches of Assateague; and of course the...

Gateway to the South. Home of the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs. Louisville has a rich history, beginning with the city's discovery by General George Rogers Clark. The city played an important role in the Civil War, and during the Gilded Age, it became...

Cuba is a paradise for the classic car buff. It is the world's largest rolling car museum of automobiles spanning the 1940s and 1950s. From Chevrolets, Fords, Buicks, and Dodges, to Plymouths, Studebakers, Oldsmobiles and more, these yank tanks run the range from near...

The powerful true story of one man's quest to unravel the mysteries of the world's primates. From the steep slopes of the Virunga Volcanoes to the steamy jungles of Sumatra, Pithecophilia explores author, Robert Louis DeMayo's life-changing search for ape encounters, as he discovers...