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Books > Travel > Places & peoples: general interest
An affectionate, light-hearted and nostalgic look back at the Isles
of Scilly of the 20th Century through the photographs of Ena
Reseigh.
Long-time Florida resident Joshua Lawrence Kinser covers the best
of the Gulf Coast, from the mangroves of Everglades National Park
to the glass skyscrapers and lazy canals of Tampa. Kinser has
plenty of fun, interesting trip strategies to offer, including Best
Beaches, Camping on the Coast, and RV the GC. Complete with details
on snorkeling and diving the Nature Coast's Caverns, wandering
through the historical sites of Apalachicola and Tallahassee, and
fishing along miles of coast and parkland, Moon Florida Gulf Coast
gives travellers the tools they need to create a more personal and
memorable experience.
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Hudson
(Hardcover)
Lisa Lamonica
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R751
R682
Discovery Miles 6 820
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Leavenworth
(Paperback)
Kenneth M. Lamaster
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R609
R552
Discovery Miles 5 520
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Marlborough
(Hardcover)
Susan Alatalo; As told to Marlborough Historical Society
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R781
R686
Discovery Miles 6 860
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There is a history of Leicester that is hidden from view, or simply
not recognised today because it is so familiar. There are Norman
and medieval arches below landmark buildings, mosaics beneath the
Central Ring Road and the remains of the town's first railway
station just minutes away from a major hotel. 'Secret Leicester'
goes behind the facades of the familiar to discover the
lesser-known artefacts of Leicester's fascinating past, brought to
life through revealing images of the past and the present.
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West Chester
(Hardcover)
Martha Carson-Gentry, Paul Rodebough, Paul Rodebaugh
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R723
Discovery Miles 7 230
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Utah: Wild and Beautiful is a vivid portrayal of Utah's mesas,
deserts, sandstone canyons, and mountain ranges by photographer
Scott T. Smith of Utah. When Henry David Thoreau wrote that ?in
wildness is the preservation of the world, ? he might have been
writing about Utah, with its five national parks, seven national
monuments, thirteen wilderness areas. In Utah Wild and Beautiful,
Scott T. Smith offers us brilliantly colored, clear images of the
landscapes and landforms in the state where Brigham Young and his
lieutenants declared at the mouth of Emigrant Canyon on July 24,
1847, ?This is the Place.? In 158 photographs carefully selected
from 26 years of work, Scott shows you the home of some of the
world's most beautiful natural features: the grand sweep of Capitol
Reef National Park, the rugged Mesa Arch, a rippled slot canyon in
Grand Staircase?Escalante National Monument, and blood-red
paintbrush in Zion National Park.
London is divided and united by its river; one of the few cities in
the world to find its essence in two profoundly different, yet
nearly touching, urban characters. So the Thames provides the
perfect vantage point for telling the most comprehensive story of
this complex city. Arriving with little previous knowledge of
London, Matteo Pericoli made an intensive twenty-mile journey along
the river, from Hammersmith Bridge to the Millennium Dome and back
again. Over two years later, he leaves behind the most astonishing
document of his journey: two thirty-seven-foot-long pen-and-ink
drawings depicting the city's north and south banks. Each drawing -
presented on one side of this beautiful single-sheet
accordion-style book - is rendered with loving and essay-like
detail, revealing a distinct profile of London in all of its
diversity: a dozen boroughs, nineteen bridges and hundreds of
buildings, including the Houses of Parliament, Tate Modern,
Battersea Power Station and the Millennium Wheel. Matteo Pericoli's
inimitable drawings, constantly complementing and questioning each
other, brought him to a better understanding of London - and
whether you've lived there all your life, or have never been at
all, this breathtaking work of art is certain to deepen your
thoughts and renew your fascination with one of the world's most
brilliant cities.
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Schaumburg
(Hardcover)
betsy Armistead; As told to The Village of Schaumburg
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R781
R686
Discovery Miles 6 860
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The go-to Basque Country walking guide for discovering the best
walks and car tours. Strap on your boots and discover Basque
Country on foot with the Sunflower Basque Country travel guide. And
on the days when your feet may have had enough, enjoy some
spectacular scenery on one of our legendary car tours. The
Sunflower Basque Country guide is indispensable for hiking in
Basque Country or seeing Basque Country by car. This is the first
guidebook to bring together hikes and tours in the Basque Country,
which runs east from Bilbao in Spain to Biarritz in France and
takes in famous places like Pamplona and stages on the Camino de
Santiago. The entire Basque coast is mostly very rugged, with many
thriving fishing towns and villages, plus the added attraction of
splendid beaches. Inland the countryside is more mountainous, with
lush green countryside. Don't miss the award-winning Guggenheim
Museum in Bilbao, the Pilgrims' Route to Santiago, the San Fermines
fiestas at Iruna-Pamplona, or stunning coastal resorts like
Donostia-San Sebastian and Biarritz. But most of all, explore the
remote picture-postcard villages and lush mountainous countryside
straddling both sides of the Pyrenees - preferably on foot.
Whatever your age or ability we've got some glorious walks and car
tours to ensure you have a memorable holiday in Basque Country.
Inside the Sunflower Basque Country guide book you'll find: 52 long
and short walks for all ages and abilities - each walk is graded so
you can easily match your ability to the level of walk
Topographical walking maps - give you a clear sense of the
surrounding terrain Free downloadable gps tracks - for the techies
Satnav guidance to walk starts for motorists 8 car tours and
fold-out touring map - for easy reference on your tour Strolls to
idyllic picnic spots - enjoy our recommendations for where to
picnic along the way Timetables for public transport - ideal if you
want to link two walks or avoid hiring a car on your holiday Online
update service for the latest information Whether you tour the
region by car or explore on foot, we look forward to showing you
around.
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City of West Bend
(Hardcover)
Janean Mollet-Van Beckum, The Washington County Historical Society
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R674
Discovery Miles 6 740
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The hey-day of the British gypsy caravan was short, only about 70
years, during which period it grew from a simple utility vehicle,
blossomed and flourished as a mobile work of art, then disappeared
from common sight. These caravans were masterpieces of woodcraft
and design, and the best of them cost as much as a small house.
Unlike any small house, almost half the cost was in the decoration.
This beautifully illustrated book presents the different types of
caravan and the great variety of art which was carved and painted
upon them and their brothers-in-transport, the old narrowboats.
While there were certain rules and conventions of style, the
decoration on and in all the types was ultimately governed only by
how much money could be spent. The caravan in particular was the
supreme status symbol among travelling people and its art the prime
means for expressing where one stood in the world.
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