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Designed particularly for those who like country pubs, this book
contains Cotswold cycle rides that are between ten and 16 miles
long. They are mainly on quiet country roads, though some cross
classified roads. The book also features tips and advice.
One hundred and fifty years ago a young Maltese from the city of
Senglea, Andrea De Bono, went to live in darkest Africa. He spent
almost twenty years of his life in those harsh equatorial regions,
traveling and exploring, bartering for ivory with friendly natives
and fighting hostile tribesmen. De Bono had a private army, a river
flotilla and a string of trading posts. Strong and brave,
acclimatized and experienced, he had ample time to become the first
European to discover the sources of the White Nile, which had been
an enigma in Europe for more than two thousand years. However,
Andrea De Bono allowed this golden opportunity to cover himself and
his small island home with glory to slip right through his fingers;
at one time he was just a few miles away from one of the great
sources of the mighty African river. This is the story of an
ordinary man who pushed himself to the limit. Facing family losses,
political intrigues and petty jealousies, he was falsely accused of
slave trafficking. And here he showed true grit. This and his
readiness to help his fellow explorers, Speke and Grant, reveal a
nobler nature than the terms 'trader' and 'frontiersman' imply.
Excellently researched, well illustrated and colourfully told, this
insightful biography throws light on an unusual corner of history
and human endeavour.
Berlitz Pocket Guides: iconic style, a bestselling brand, this is
the quintessential pocket-sized travel guide to Guernsey Plan your
trip, plan perfect days and discover how to get around - this
pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to
discovering what to do and see in Guernsey, from top attractions
like Shell Beach, Fort Grey, Hauteville House and the car-free
island of Sark to hidden gems, including La Vallette Bathing Pools,
the Victorian Shop and Parlour and the historic Alderney Railway.
This will save you time, and enhance your exploration of this
fascinating island. Compact, concise, and packed with essential
information, this is an iconic on-the-move companion when you're
exploring Guernsey Covers Top Ten Attractions, including Castle
Cornet, Sausmarez Manor and the German Occupation Museum, and
Perfect Day itinerary suggestions Includes an insightful overview
of landscape, history and culture Handy colour maps on the inside
cover flaps will help you find your way around Essential practical
information on everything from Eating Out to Getting Around
Inspirational colour photography throughout Sharp design and
colour-coded sections make for an engaging reading experience About
Berlitz: Berlitz draws on years of travel and language expertise to
bring you a wide range of travel and language products, including
travel guides, maps, phrase books, language-learning courses,
dictionaries and kids' language products.
The Rocky Mountain and Great Basin states are the heart of
ghost-town country. Once-bustling pioneer outposts, mining camps,
lumber towns, and railroad villages stand today as reminders of the
glory days of gold rushes, industrial progress, and that pioneering
spirit of the Old West. This book guides readers to the fascinating
and scenic ghost towns of Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Utah,
and Nevada. Varney highlights popular tourist destinations as well
as out-of-the-way spots unfamiliar even to natives of the region.
Maps, historical background, and stunning color photographs bring
to life dozens of ghost towns and provide practical information for
exploring this fascinating chapter of American history.
The Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path National Trail is an
easy-to-follow 130-mile trail that combines the best of inland and
coastal walking in Norfolk, and one that, being well waymarked,
largely flat and within easy reach of public transport for most of
its length, is ideal for people new to long-distance walks.
Described in 11 stages, the route can be walked in just over a week
but also easily split into day walks or over a series of weekends,
with full information about access to start and finish points for
each stage by public transport. This handy guidebook is illustrated
throughout with extracts of OS 1:50K mapping and stunning
photographs depicting the Trail in all seasons and describes points
of interest along the way, including the Norfolk Songlines
sculptures, and also facilities available in the towns and
villages. The trail is a walk of two halves. The Peddars Way begins
at Knettishall Heath in Suffolk and follows the route of an old
Roman road for over 40 miles to Holme-next-the-Sea, where it meets
the Norfolk Coast Path (which begins nearby, at Hunstanton). This
then follows the spectacular Norfolk coast to the seaside town of
Hopton-on-Sea.
Berlitz Pocket Guide Sri Lanka The world-renowned pocket travel
guide by Berlitz, now with a free bilingual dictionary. Compact,
concise and packed full of essential information about where to go
and what to do, this is an ideal on-the-move guide for exploring
Sri Lanka. From top tourist attractions like Sigiriya, the Buddhas
of Polonnaruwa and the Temple of the Tooth, to cultural gems,
including Yala National Park's significant leopard population, the
magnificent views and scenery at Horton Plains National Park and
the astonishing collection of impressive ancient stupas at
Anuradhapura, plan your perfect trip with this practical,
all-in-one travel guide. Features of this travel guide to Sri
Lanka: - Inspirational itineraries: discover the best destinations,
sights and excursions, highlighted with stunning photography -
Historical and cultural insights: delve into the country's rich
history and culture, and learn all about its people, art and
traditions - Practical full-colour map: with every major sight and
listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make on-the-ground
navigation easy - Key tips and essential information: from
transport to tipping, we've got you covered - Dictionary:
quick-reference bilingual language guide to help you with
vocabulary - Covers: Colombo; The west coast; The south; Kandy; The
Hill Country; The Cultural Triangle; The east; The north About
Berlitz: Berlitz draws on years of travel and language expertise to
bring you a wide range of travel and language products, including
travel guides, maps, phrase books, language-learning courses,
dictionaries and kids' language products.
One of Newsweek's 6 best travel books of the last decade. Winner
Guild of Food Writers, Food and Travel Award 2018. Winner Best Food
Book of 2017, Gourmand Cookbook Awards. Shortlisted for the Art of
Eating Prize. Shortlisted for the IACP, Culinary Travel Book Award.
Award-winning food and wine writer and photographer Carla Capalbo
has travelled across Georgia collecting recipes and gathering
stories from traditional food and wine producers in this stunning
but little-known country, nestled between the Caucasus Mountains
and the Black Sea. The result is a beautifully illustrated cookbook
and personal travel guide. Meet Georgia's best chefs and cooks and
sample their vibrant, colourful cuisine, including vegetables
blended with walnuts and aromatic herbs, subtly spiced stews and
the irresistible cheese-filled khachapuri breads that are served on
every table. Georgia is one of the world's oldest winemaking areas,
with wines traditionally made in clay qvevri buried in the ground.
These wines are some of today's most soughtafter by fans of natural
and organic viticulture
Street atlas of all the towns and villages in Fife. Featuring the
great clear Nicolson Digital Mapping
A Survey of Megaliths and Mark Stones - Past and Present: This
guide to old stones in the Cotswolds and Forest of Dean is designed
for the curious, the megalith hunter, walker and antiquary alike.
It shows the stones' locations, history, folklore and legend.
Stop Line Green (SLG) was a continuous linear defensive position
some 100 mile long running in rough semi circle east of Bristol
from Highbridge on the Bristol Channel in the south to Upper
Framilode on the River Severn in the north. This book gives a guide
to the walk of SLG
Berlitz Pocket Guides: iconic style, a bestselling brand, this is
the quintessential pocket-sized travel guide to Brussels, and now
comes with a bi-lingual dictionary Plan your trip, plan perfect
days and discover how to get around - this pocket-sized guide with
new bi-lingual dictionary is a convenient, quick-reference
companion to discovering what to do and see in Brussels, from top
attractions like the Grand-Place, the cheeky Manneken-Pis statue,
and the picturesque towns of Bruges, Antwerp and Ghent, to hidden
gems, including the the unique Musee des Instruments de Musique and
Chinese Pavilion at Laeken. This will save you time, and enhance
your exploration of this fascinating city. Compact, concise, and
packed with essential information, this is an iconic on-the-move
companion when you're exploring Brussels Covers Top Ten Attractions
and Perfect Day itinerary suggestions, including the Gothic
Cathedral des Sts-Michel-et-Gudule, Bruge's Belfry, Antwerp's Grote
Markt and the picturesque Korenlei in Ghent Nifty new bi-lingual
dictionary section makes this the perfect portable package for
short trip travellers Includes an insightful overview of landscape,
history and culture Handy colour maps on the inside cover flaps
will help you find your way around Essential practical information
on everything from Eating Out to Getting Around Inspirational
colour photography throughout Sharp design and colour-coded
sections make for an engaging reading experience About Berlitz:
Berlitz draws on years of travel and language expertise to bring
you a wide range of travel and language products, including travel
guides, maps, phrase books, language-learning courses, dictionaries
and kids' language products.
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