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Alphabetically organized and thoroughly cross-referenced entries
provide information on cowboy history, culture, and myth in North
and South America. Entries include cowboy types, equipment, dress,
work, and recreation. illustrated, with informative appendixes, an
index, and bibliography.
Maine’s 100 Mile Wilderness is one of the most famous sections of
the Appalachian Trail – a 97-mile stretch that attracts hikers
from around the world. The area’s name derives from the fact that
it’s the longest section on the whole AT without a paved road
crossing or a town. What most people don’t know is that the
region is crisscrossed with logging roads, providing day access to
the trail as well as the mountain, ponds, and waterfalls
surrounding it. This guide will include more than forty hikes,
capturing the best of the great wilderness. Hikes will guide you
through a mixture of working forests and preserves. Discover the
highest waterfall on the entire Appalachian Trail, remote mountains
like Wadleigh, and one of the largest springs in New England. Look
inside to find detailed maps, hike descriptions, mile-by-mile
directional cues, and much more.
Written for the traveler who needs information beyond what is
provided in a general guidebook, Travel Resources: An Annotated
Guide introduces the reader to comprehensive and specialized travel
literature and resources. In this book, author Stephen Walker
offers practical and accessible direction for anyone seeking
detailed and valuable information on travel, while also instructing
readers in ways to find information that may not be included in
this guide. Organized by topic, each topic begins with information
that is useful to new travelers so that anyone can begin with any
topic without any previous knowledge of it. However, the book also
goes further so as to provide information useful to the seasoned
traveler. The wide variety of topics related to travel provide many
new and possibly overlooked opportunities, even for veteran
travelers, and the works included have been selected because of the
depth with which each treats its subject matter, in order to ensure
that each resource is of the quality that today's traveler demands.
Illustrated map of Myeik Archipelago showing tourist information,
heritage sites and exceptional natural beauty. Detailed map of
Myanmar featuring tourist information and points of interest.
These attractive and cleverly structured guides will give walkers
ten of the best short circular walks along each of the five
sections of the 630-mile long South West Coast Path in a popular
pocket-size format. With clear information, an overview and
introduction for each walk, expertly written numbered directions,
large scale Ordnance Survey maps, superb eye-grabbing panoramic
photographs, and interpretation of points of interest along the
way, these guides set a new standard in clarity and ease-of-use.
Featured walks along the North Cornwall Coast include: Crackington
Haven, Cambeak, Port Quin and Port Isaac, Pentire Point, Trevose
Head, Bedruthan Steps, Holywell Bay, St Agnes Head, Reskajeage
Down, Carn Galver and Cape Cornwall.
This wanderlust-fuelled guide profiles breath-taking surfing spots
in seven European regions, including Spanish Cantabria, the French
Basque Country, Tenerife, Belgium, the UK, and Brittany. Veerle
Helsen, a die-hard surfer and design journalist, has combed Europe
for a mix of better and lesser- known surfing spots, authentic
beach restaurants, fabulous hotels, and the most beautiful driving
routes. This book expands on her previous photo/guidebook to surf
travel (also called Surf & Stay, 9789401449069) which was
published in 2018 and focused on the coasts of Spain and Portugal.
"A soulful and searching book. Vibrant and elegant...McCarthy's
prose shines with intelligence and intimacy. One feels pulled
along...the book gaining momentum and meaning page by page" (Cheryl
Strayed, The New York Times Book Review).With absorbing honesty and
an irrepressible taste for adventure, award-winning travel writer
and actor Andrew McCarthy takes us on a deeply personal journey
played out amid some of the world's most evocative locales. Unable
to commit to his fiancee of nearly four years--and with no clear
understanding of what's holding him back--McCarthy finds himself at
a crossroads, plagued by doubts that have clung to him for a
lifetime. Though he ventures from the treacherous slopes of Mt.
Kilimanjaro to an Amazonian riverboat and the dense Costa Rican
rain forests, McCarthy's real journey is one of the spirit.
Disarmingly likable, McCarthy isn't afraid to bare his soul on the
page, and what emerges is an intimate memoir of self-discovery and
an unforgettable love song to the woman who would be his wife.
A well-balanced mix of detailed cartography and handy resource
information, coverage highlights for this Grand Canyon: Bright
Angel Canyon/North and South Rims Trail Map include: Colorado River
miles 60-98, North and South Rim visitor centers, Grand Canyon
Village, Grand Canyon / National Geographic IMAX, Tusayan, Grand
Canyon Railroad Station, Bright Angel Trail (plus elevation
profile), West Rim Trail, Kaibab Trail, Arizona Trail, Grand Canyon
Lodge, and more. A necessity for exploring in the outdoors, this
map is printed on waterproof, tear-resistant material. Scale :
1:35,000 Flat Size : 965 x 660 mm.
While Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is best know for the role it played
in a pivotal three-day battle in 1863 during America's Civil War,
the beauty of this historic town and its surroundings are less well
known. Over 140 eye-catching color photos and an engaging text
reveal beauty and history, including sites such as Lincoln Square,
the Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg College, historic
houses and shops along Baltimore, Carlisle, Chambersburg, and York
Streets, Steinwehr Avenue, Taneytown Road, the Gettysburg Hotel,
the Soldier's National Cemetery, and, of course, Gettysburg
National Military Park. Victorian homes, including structures that
played an active role in the Battle of Gettysburg, and a sampling
from the roughly 1,400 monuments dedicated to Civil War soldiers,
generals, and battalions are all included. This is the perfect
guide for visitors and residents of historic Gettysburg,
Pennsylvania.
Whether you want to visit Jerusalem's Old City, float in the Dead
Sea, or party in Tel Aviv, the local Fodor's travel experts in
Israel are here to help! Fodor's Essential Israel guidebook is
packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything
else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the
most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with
an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color
photos. Fodor's “Essential†guides have been named by Booklist
as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020! Fodor's Essential Israel
travel guide includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to
the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively
organize your days and maximize your time MORE THAN 40 DETAILED
MAPS to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to
spark your wanderlust! HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the
best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing
arts, activities, side-trips, and more PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OFâ€
FEATURES n “Most Sacred Sites,†“Best Museums,†and
“Israel's Natural Wonders†TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL
TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and
saving time and money HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing
rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture,
cuisine, geography and more SPECIAL FEATURES on “Israel Through
the Ages,†“Jerusalem: Keeping the Faith,†“The Dead Sea, A
Natural Wonder,†“Masada: Desert Fortress,†“The Wines of
Israel,†and “Jesus in the Galilee†LOCAL WRITERS to help you
find the under-the-radar gems HEBREW AND PALESTINIAN ARABIC
LANGUAGE PRIMERS with useful words and essential phrases UP-TO-DATE
COVERAGE ON: Jerusalem, Jaffa, Bethlehem, Tel Aviv, the Dead Sea,
Masada, Haifa, Nazareth, Tiberias, the Sea of Galilee, the Golan
Heights, Eilat, the Negev, Beersheva, Petra, and more Planning on
visiting other nearby destinations? Check out Fodor's Essential
Turkey, Fodor's Essential Greece, and Fodor's Essential Greek
Islands. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition
of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in
the physical edition. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel
Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been
offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80
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When John Lee joined the Merchant Navy he had no idea of the
adventures which were to come his way over the next ten years. An
innocent sixteen year old from East Yorkshire, he was first
apprenticed to the toughest of trampship companies before
experiencing the potentially explosive delights of life on an oil
tanker.Finally, as a young officer enjoying rather more civilised
surroundings, he is obliged to learn the art of polite conversation
as he mixes with affluent first class passengers and takes charge
of a memorable rescue at sea.... The book is a fascinating insight
into life in the Merchant Navy of the 1950's and 60's peppered with
a wealth of characters and stories. Often hilarious, but always
truthful and entertaining, life on board and in port is described
in all its facets- the typhoons, icy, bone-chilling North Atlantic
gales, freak waves and near disasters, awful food and the demon
drink. The stories and anecdotes come thick and fast of gnarled
seadogs and eccentric captains, knife fights and bandits as well as
sex pests and the beguiling females who haunt the dock gates. This
entertaining book is a window on a way of life now largely gone, a
tribute to that unique breed of men who put their skills and mettle
to the test as they crossed the wild, unforgiving oceans of the
world.
Hollywood represents the glorious goddesses and gods of cinema.
It’s also a real neighbourhood in Los Angeles with a grit and
greatness all its own. Scout out the hidden secrets and learn the
surprising stories that give this fabled area its unique and
wonderful character. Explore the places where Hollywood legends
have left their traces, and also visit an abandoned zoo, a
clown-themed, feminist strip club, and a century-old monastery that
bakes mythical treats. Go on a romantic ride on horseback through
the Hollywood Hills, and visit a natural oasis with an unsolved
murder. Get a tattoo where A-listers get inked, and sip cocktails
near the oldest structure in California. Meet the artists,
musicians, entrepreneurs, chefs, and neighbours along the way as
this book guides you through the places of cultural significance
and also the unsung spots that make up this living, breathing
neighbourhood with deep roots in the entertainment industry and far
beyond.Â
Lonely Planet's Puerto Rico is our most comprehensive guide that
extensively covers all the country has to offer, with
recommendations for popular and lesser-known experiences. Follow
Old San Juan's labyrinthine laneways, laze on the sand at Playa
Flamenco, or kayak into the bioluminescent bay at Vieques; all with
your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Puerto Rico
Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring
collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have
them Itineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your
personal needs and interests Local insights give you a richer, more
rewarding travel experience - whether it's history, people, music,
landscapes, wildlife, politics Eating and drinking - get the most
out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes
and drinks you have to try Toolkit - all of the planning tools for
solo travelers, LGBTQIA+ travelers, family travelers and accessible
travel Color maps and images throughout Language - essential
phrases and language tips Insider tips to save time and money and
get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Covers
San Juan, El Yunque, Luquillo, Fajardo, Culebra, Vieques, Ponce,
Arroyo, Guayama, Pozuelo, Rincon, Mayaguez, Manati, Arecibo,
Dorado, Caguas, Bosque Estatal de Carite and more About Lonely
Planet: Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's
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Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travelers each year
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"You’ll be in awe of the work of the American rancher and
wildlife alike." — Fox News "... Krantz delivers a
true sense of not only the size and scope of Art and Catherine
Nicholas’ Wagonhound Ranch, but also the deep sense of
stewardship the Nicholas family and their crew bring to ranching
every day." — Western Horseman "...Anouk’s
photographs tell a visual story of the rancher and his relationship
with the land." — The Eye of Photography "A stunning
photographic collection that celebrates the reality of ranch
life." — Big Sky Journal Wagonhound is a historic
working ranch spanning over 300,000 acres in Wyoming, where the
elevation ranges from 5,000 feet to 9,000 feet; where talented,
strong, and steady quarter horses supplied by the ranch-owned
remuda are required to help the cowboys manage the herds in a
spectacularly rugged terrain. Catherine and Art Nicholas, who took
the reins of the historic ranch in 1999, take the stewardship of
the land very seriously — their vision has been to honour
tradition, preserve the land, which is steeped in history, and
return it to a pristine condition. In Ranchland: Wagonhound, Anouk
Krantz’s beautiful photography reveals the daily and seasonal
rhythms of the ranch and the daily lives of its men and women
cowboys, whose long hard days — starting in the dark and
finishing in the dark — involve everything from cattle driving to
branding to training the best quarter horses in the country and
more. Set in a stunning large-format book, these photographs and
the stories offer an inspiring new perspective into today's
cowboy/ranching culture and land stewardship of the American
West.Â
Scale : 1:1200000 Flat Size : 0 x 0 mm.
AdventureMaps provide global travellers with the perfect
combination of detail and perspective, highlighting hundreds of
points of interest and the diverse and unique destinations within
the country. Each map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making
them waterproof and tear-resistant. The north side of the map
details from the U.S. Border south to Aguascalientes, including
Baja California, Chihuahua, Tijuana, Mazatlan, and Monterrey. The
south side covers major Mexican cities, such as Acapulco and
Cancun, plus Belize and nearly all of Guatemala at the same scale.
Scale : 1:2,425,000 Flat Size : 965 x 660 mm.
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