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Rhythm of the Wild: A Life Inspired by Alaska's Denali National Park

Kim Heacox · Lyons Press
Format: Hardcover

From Kim Heacox, the acclaimed author of The Only Kayak and John Muir and the Ice That Started a Fire, comes Rhythm of the Wild, an Alaska memoir focused on Denali National Park. Music runs through every page of this book, as do stories, rivers and wolves. At its heart, Rhythm of the Wild...
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Switzerland

DK. · DK Publishing
Pages: 320
Format: Print book

Ski the Alps, explore the idyllic countryside, and take in the alpine scenery when you travel to Switzerland. See history, art, and more in this unique and vibrant country.From top restaurants, bars, and clubs to standout scenic sites and walks, our insider tips are sure to make your trip...
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Lonely Planet San Antonio, Austin & Texas Backcountry Road Trips

Lonely Planet.
Format: Print book

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Whether exploring your own backyard or somewhere new, discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's San Antonio, Austin & Texas Backcountry Road Trips<
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Not Tonight, Josephine: A Road Trip Through Small-Town America

George Mahood · Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Pages: 370
Format: Paperback

Two Brits, George and Mark, set off from New York City to explore the back roads of America. In this calamity-ridden travel tale, George sets out in true clichéd fashion to discover the real America. Throw in plenty of run-ins with the police, rapidly dwindling finances and Josephine...
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Oregon Trail

William E. Hill · Caxton Press
Format: Paperback

William E. Hill s book is a concise and interesting explanation of what the Oregon Trail was really like. He blends history, maps, guides, diaries, and old drawings with his contemporary photographs and experiences.
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Art Galleries & Museums of Britain (Museum Guide)

KGP Publishing · Kgp Pub; illustrated edition edition
Format: Illustrated]

Informative and amusing, this heavily illustrated travel guide contains key visitor information for more than 700 museums as well as a handful of castles and stately houses. The guide is arranged by county, followed by sections on Scotland and Wales. It is exceptionally well laid out, covering...
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The New York Times: 36 Hours, New York & Beyond

Barbara Ireland · Taschen
Pages: 77
Format: Print book

Yours for the bitingWeekend adventures in the Big Apple and beyondNew York remains one of the most magnetic cities in the world. Amid all the excitement, diversity, and history, navigating your way around can be a dizzying experience, especially if you only have a few days to spare. Luckily,...
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In Cold Blood

Truman Capote · Modern Library
Pages: 396
Format: Book

Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all timeFrom the Modern Library's new set of beautifully repackaged hardcover classics by Truman Capote - also available are Breakfast at Tiffany's and Other Voices, Other Rooms (in one volume) , Portraits and Observations,...
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Atlas Obscura: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders

Joshua Foer · Workman Publishing Company
Pages: 481
Format: Hardcover

It's time to get off the beaten path. Inspiring equal parts wonder and wanderlust, Atlas Obscura celebrates over 700 of the strangest and most curious places in the world. Talk about a bucket list: here are natural wonders - the dazzling glowworm caves in New Zealand, or a baobob tree in South...
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A Kitchen in France: A Year of Cooking in My Farmhouse

Mimi Thorisson · Clarkson Potter; 1St Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

With beguiling recipes and sumptuous photography, A Kitchen in France transports readers to the French countryside and marks the debut of a captivating new voice in cooking. When Mimi Thorisson and her family moved from Paris to a small town in out-of-the-way Médoc, she did not quite...
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My Holiday in North Korea: The Funniest/Worst Place on Earth

Wendy E. Simmons · Rosettabooks
Pages: 312
Format: Print book

Most people want out of North Korea. Wendy Simmons wanted in.In My Holiday in North Korea: The Funniest/Worst Place on Earth, Wendy shares a glimpse of North Korea as it's never been seen before. Even though it's the scariest place on Earth, somehow Wendy forgot to check her sense of humor...
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Out West Travels Through the American West - Past and Present.

Slessor Tim
Pages: 356
Format:  Print book : English

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