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Valuing food quality as much as quality service, Harvey Houses changed the culture of western railroad towns. After Fred Harvey's death in 1901, sons Ford and Byron expanded the family business along the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe rail lines. El Tovar opened in...

In this guide, biologist Mark Gustafson introduces residents and visitors to the history, geology, water resources, plants, and animals found in the nineteen counties occupying the eastern part of the Edwards Plateau, the heart of the Hill Country. He profiles three hundred of the...

This richly-illustrated, full-color guide to the geology of Mount Desert Island, Maine, the home of Acadia National Park, makes the spectacular scenery and rich geological history accessible to outdoor explorers, geology enthusiasts, and armchair travelers alike. The Guide grounds readers in basic geologic concepts...

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Although many bluesmen began leaving the Magnolia State in the early twentieth century to pursue fortune and fame up north, many others stayed home.These musicians remained rooted to the traditions of their land, which came to define a distinctive playing style unique to Mississippi....

An unprecedented look into the food and culture of Iceland, from Iceland's premier chef and the owner of Reykjav k's Restaurant Dill. Iceland is known for being one of the most beautiful and untouched places on earth, and a burgeoning destination for travelers lured...

Most Syracuse fans and alumni have seen a game at Carrier Dome, have seen highlights of a young Dwight Freeney and Carmelo Anthony, and know the story of the 2003 NCAA National Champion men's basketball team. But only real fans know the history of...

- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic MapThe Springer Mountain to Davenport Gap Topographic Map Guide makes a perfect traveling companion when traversing the Georgia, southeastern Tennessee and southwestern North Carolina, section of the Appalachian Trail (A.T.). The southern most section of the A.T. which...

- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Travel MapThe United Kingdom Adventure Map is combined with a London Destination City map in this Map Pack bundle. The United Kingdom map is filled with interesting places to visit throughout this historially rich country. From the White Cliffs...

- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Travel MapNational Geographic's Finger Lakes Destination Map strikes the perfect balance between map and guidebook and is an ideal resource for touring this culturally and geographically unique region of New York state.The front includes a topographic map of the...

- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Travel MapExplore the vibrant urban life, culture, and natural beauty of Sydney with National Geographic's City Destination map. A detailed street map and inset of Sydney Harbour is featured on the front side of this comprehensive map. Transportation decisions...

Brown and Holley are interested in place and what makes people who they are. With particular interest in how people take the hand they've been dealt--fate, family, circumstance, luck--and craft a life for themselves, the authors celebrate the grit and gumption of these Texas...

Your Quick Guide to Identifying Wildflowers At the cabin, in the park, or on a hike, keep this tabbed booklet by George Oxford Miller close at hand. Based on the best-selling wildflower field guides and featuring 152 wildflowers of Colorado and southern Wyoming, the...

Your quick guide to identifying shorebirdsWhen you're out and about, keep this tabbed booklet by Stan Tekiela close at hand. Featuring 72 shorebirds seen in the Southeast and the Gulf States--including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, southern Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, southeastern Texas, and...

Ships of the Great Lakes is a gorgeous deck of playing cards that features Peter Markham's professional-quality photographs of the most famous and spectacular ships on the Great Lakes Anyone who enjoys ship watching will love having these cards for playing favorite games.Author: Peter...

From artist Kate Pocrass, this journal is filled with charming illustrations that capture the colorful details of travel. With unique designs on every page, En Route is great for taking on a trip or for everyday adventures.Author: Kate PocrassPublisher: Chronicle BooksPublished: 03/26/2013Pages: 144Binding Type:...

In the late 1940s Patrick Leigh Fermor, now widely regarded as one of the twentieth century's greatest travel writers, set out to explore the then relatively little-visited islands of the Caribbean. Rather than a comprehensive political or historical study of the region, The Traveller's...

The twenty-four tales in this book are of the most famous lost treasures in America, from a two-foot statue reportedly made entirely of silver (the "Madonna") and a cache of gold, silver, and jewelry that was rumored to also contain the first Bible in...

New England is truly a Cabinet of Curiosities, and this indispensable guide directs you to its most bizarre, off the wall, and unsettling exhibits. Some evoke hilarity, some horror. Discover singing sand, glowing tombstones, ghostly squirrels, and a musical instrument said to cause madness....

In this masterful and elegant book, Michael J. Caduto tells the complete story of the land of New Hampshire--starting with the formation of earth 4.6 billion years ago and continuing with changes to its peoples and the environment through the seventeenth century. Part I...