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America – From the Road
Subtitled ‘a motorist's guide to our country's natural wonders and most interesting places,’ AMERICA FROM THE ROAD is one of the most delightful books we've seen. A complete guide to the best travel spots in our country, this book is ready for your coffee table or to take on the open road.
Published by the Reader’s Digest Association, Pleasantville NY, the 448-page hardbound book includes 125 loop trips that describe almost 1500 of the most interesting, beautiful, historic and scenic places in America. Each of the 47 map pages includes 1-5 color coded tours. Numbered highlights are easily found in the text to obtain additional information. Details are provided about local plants and wildlife, as well as seasonal temperatures, typographical maps and information on how the continent was formed. All 50 states are included!
The book is in Very Good condition, with no apparent defects inside. Covers show some very slight scuffing; endpapers have some light discoloration of the page edges. It’s a beauty – and a must-have books for the traveler! Plan your vacation here – or enjoy one from your own armchair! (6212/r41)
ISBN: 0895771039
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English Cathedrals in Color!
For a thousand years, cathedrals have been an enduring and characteristic feature of the English scene. They have survived the centuries and are now more highly valued than ever.
With a 39-page introductory essay by C. L. S. Linnell on the origins of cathedrals, their changing use from monastic to present times, and the history of how and by whom they were built, ENGLISH CATHEDRALS IN COLOUR is made even more enjoyable with 24 full-page color photographs of 17 cathedrals by A. F. Kersting.
The color photographs, most specially taken for this book, give an extraordinarily vivid impression of these noble buildings: Salisbury, Wells, Gloucester, St. Paul's, Durham, Norwich, Worcester, St. Alban's, Winchester, Canterbury, Lincoln, Ely, Exeter, Lichfield, Peterborough and York. In addition to the more familiar views of nave, west front or choir, the pictures include a number of close-ups of, for example, medieval stained glass at Canterbury, a colored effigy at Winchester, Tudor and Baroque monuments at Gloucester, and the crypt at Worcester.
And Linnell’s historical and architectural information gives added meaning equally to the pictures or to a visit to the cathedrals themselves.
The 94-page hardbound book was printed in the Netherlands and published in 1960 by B. T. Batsford, London. It is in Very Good condition, with no apparent defects on the covers or inside pages. There is a label with a previous owner’s name on the first endpaper. The dust jacket is present, but shows some wear and tears on the edges. (6100)
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Full Price: $27.00
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Fodor’s Guide to Eastern Europe
Based on 55 years of travel experience, FODOR’S 91 GUIDE TO EASTERN EUROPE (Poland, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria, Romania) includes all the information needed for travel in these countries.
Top accommodations, from cozy inns to grand hotels; the best restaurants and cafes; where to sample local cuisine; comprehensive ours of all major cities; tourist glossaries for ever country; authoritative essays on history, culture, food and drink; costs, currencies and border regulations; plus 24 pages of easy-to-use maps make up the 402-page softcover book.
The book was published in 1991 by Fodor’s Travel Publications, New York, and is in Very Good condition with no apparent defects. (5295/25r)
ISBN: 0679019014
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ARAMCO HANDBOOK, Oil & the Middle East
Published in this 1968 Revised edition by the Arabian American Oil Company, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, this is the ARAMCO HANDBOOK, OIL AND THE MIDDLE EAST. The book originated as a guide for American employees of the company who were coming to Saudi Arabia to work and needed reliable and fairly detailed knowledge of the kingdom.
Topics covered include the history, culture, geography, religion and economic development of Saudi Arabia; the fundamentals of the oil industry; Aramco’s early history and its contemporary operations. Arabic names and place names are spelled according to a system of transliteration from Arabic to English. Spelling or pronunciation are not completely accurate, but provide basic information that would suffice for temporary workers.
Many maps and color and black/white photos are used to illustrate this impressive 279-page hardbound book. It’s in Very Good condition, although ex lib with the usual library markings. Covers show some very light scuffing and edge/corner wear. Inside pages have no apparent defects. (5987)
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Berlitz Blueprint France
If you're planning a trip to France, you'll find the Berlitz Blueprint France guide a great help to enjoying the country to the utmost!
Compiled and researched by the staff of Berlitz Guides, the softcover book is as delightful to read as it is useful! It provides both the general background and the specific information essential for planning a successful trip -- even one that never leaves the armchair!
Illustrated with full-color photographs throughout, Blueprint France develops the Berlitz tradition of conciseness and dependability. In addition to sightseeing information, organized by region, it contains:
An historical interview from prehistoric times to the present
Mapped leisure routes (40 itineraries,) from cheese-tasting in Normandy to horse-riding in the Camargue
Key addresses for your special interests
Selected hotel and restaurant recommendations
Advice on how to shop and the best buys
Area by area guide to the sophistication of France's cuisine and the delights of the wines
A detailed section of practical information - answers to the questions you might ask before and during a trip
City maps and a 30-page large-scale road atlas
This is the 1991-92 SECOND PRINTING of the book, written by Jack Altman, and containing all the information on the country's history, sightseeing, other activities and practical information you could ever need for a visit to this always-popular European tourist area! This edition is out of print and becoming difficult to find.
Condition is NEAR FINE, with only some very minor edge wear. And, it's a great book to read if your summer travel is closer to home, too!
Whether you're looking for a particular title to add to your collection … or simply a good book to read … here's a bargain! (1348/rB)
ISBN: 2831503930
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