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The Trigger: Hunting the Assassin Who Brought the World to War

Tim Butcher · Grove Press
Pages: 326
Format: Print book

On a summer morning in Sarajevo almost a hundred years ago, a teenager took a pistol out of his pocket and fired not just the opening rounds of the First World War but the starting gun for modern history. By killing Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Gavrilo...
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French Ghosts, Russian Nights, and American Outlaws: Souvenirs of a Professional Vagabond

Susan Spano · Roaring Forties Press
Pages: 189
Format: Paperback

Susan Spano, America's original Frugal Traveler, explores some of the most romantic, most exotic, and wildest corners of the world in this captivating collection of her best-loved pieces.French Ghosts, Russian Nights, and American Outlaws: Souvenirs of a Professional Vagabond takes the reader...
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Carsick: John Waters Hitchhikes Across America

John Waters · Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Pages: 322
Format: Hardcover

A cross-country hitchhiking journey with America's most beloved weirdoJohn Waters is putting his life on the line. Armed with wit, a pencil-thin mustache, and a cardboard sign that reads "I'm Not Psycho," he hitchhikes across America from Baltimore to San Francisco, braving...
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100 Things to Do in San Antonio Before You Die

Denise Richter · Reedy Pr
Pages: 146
Format: Print book

Romance. History. Arts. Culture. Nature. Food and drinks. San Antonio, Texas, has it all and más! The Alamo City - the seventh-largest municipality in the United States - conveys a small-town vibe. It's filled with friendly locals who are happy to share what they love most about their...
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Brazil

Dorling Kindersley Inc. · Dk Publishing, 2016.
Pages: 448
Format: Print book

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Brazil is your in-depth guide to the very best of this country in South America, publishing in time for the 2016 Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro.Whether you want to explore the streets of Rio de Janeiro or lounge on its beaches, celebrate the culture of Carnaval...
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100 Places You Will Never Visit: The World's Most Secret Locations

Daniel Smith · Quercus
Format: Book

Ever wondered what it takes to get into Fort Knox? Fancied a peek inside the Coca-Cola Safety Deposit Box? Would you dare to visit Three Mile Island? The world is full of secret places that we either dont know about, or couldnt visit even if we wanted to. Now you can glimpse the Tora Bora...
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: South Africa

Michael R Brett · Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2015.
Pages: 464
Format: Print book

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: South Africa is your in-depth guide to the very best of South Africa. From exploring the Palace of the Lost City to seeing the "Big Five" on safari in Kruger National Park to experiencing the multifaceted culture of a country with 11 official languages,...
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Snippets of New Orleans

EMMA FICK · Univ of Louisiana at Lafayette
Pages: 248
Format: Hardcover

FROM THE INTRODUCTION:Snippets are fragments of things. They are people observed, foods consumed, ornaments spotted: a man on a streetcar, crawfish shells on the sidewalk, an ornate cornstalk-shaped fence.I believe that to immerse oneself in a place means to try and hold all its elements,...
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Alaska

DK Publishing · DK Eyewitness Travel
Format: Print book

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Alaska is your in-depth guide to the very best of Alaska. From going on an adventure to spot wildlife in Denali to exploring the state's glacier-lined coast by cruise ship, Alaska offers an unforgettable experience that will exceed all your expectations.Discover...
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Rick Steves France 2015

Rick Steves · Avalon Travel Publishing; 2015 Edition edition
Format: Book

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in France. With this guide, youll explore sleepy villages, romantic hill towns, and cosmopolitan cities, including Paris, Avignon, and Nice. Climb the Eiffel Tower, wander world-renowned museums, and dine...
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The Rough Guide to Central America on a Budget

Alasdair Baverstock · Rough Guides
Pages: 616
Format: Print book

The Rough Guide to Central America on a Budget is the ultimate guide to traveling the region and getting the most value for every dollar, colón, quetzal, or lempira.Detailed color maps and in-depth coverage of how to get around go hand-in-hand with inspirational itineraries and authoritative...
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Lonely Planet Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest

LONELY PLANET. · Lonely Planet
Pages: 480
Format: Paperback

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore Washington wine country, hop a ferry to the San Juan...
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The Edge of Extinction: Travels with Enduring People in Vanishing Lands

Jules Pretty · Comstock Publishing Associates; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

In The Edge of Extinction, Jules Pretty explores life and change in a dozen environments and cultures across the world, taking us on a series of remarkable journeys through deserts, coasts, mountains, steppes, snowscapes, marshes, and farms to show that there are many different ways to live...
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100 Things to Do in Houston Before You Die

A J Mistretta · Reedy Press
Pages: 146
Format: Print book

If you think you know what Houston is all about, think again. Long recognized as a business capital, today the Bayou City is a destination for those seeking unique culinary and cultural experiences. Driven by the most diverse population in the nation, Houston offers restaurants, festivals,...
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: San Francisco & Northern California

DK Publishing · DK Eyewitness Travel
Format: Print book

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: San Francisco & Northern California is your in-depth guide to the very best of San Francisco and its surrounding area. Experience the greatest attractions the region has to offer, from strolling across the Golden Gate Bridge to sunning with sea lions on Pier...
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