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A Passion for Paris: Romanticism and Romance in the City of Light

David Downie · St. Martin's Press
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

"A top-notch walking tour of Paris. . . . The author's encyclopedic knowledge of the city and its artists grants him a mystical gift of access: doors left ajar and carriage gates left open foster his search for the city's magical story. Anyone who loves Paris will adore this joyful...
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Hungry for Louisiana: An Omnivore's Journey

Maggie Heyn Richardson · Lsu Press
Format: Hardcover

Food sets the tempo of life in the Bayou State, where people believed in eating locally and seasonally long before it was fashionable. In Hungry for Louisiana: An Omnivore's Journey award-winning journalist Maggie Heyn Richardson takes readers to local farms, meat markets, restaurants,...
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Rick Steves Ireland 2017

Rick Steves · Avalon Travel
Pages: 545
Format: Print book

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Ireland.With this guide, you can explore lively Dublin, quaint Kilkenny, and the moss-draped ruins of the Ring of Kerry. Navigate meandering back roads that lead to windswept crags on the dramatic Dingle...
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Death in Yellowstone: Accidents and Foolhardiness in the First National Park, 2nd Edition

Lee H. Whittlesey · Rinehart Publishers, Roberts
Pages: 412
Format: Paperback

The chilling tome that launched an entire genre of books about the often gruesome but always tragic ways people have died in our national parks, this updated edition of the classic includes calamities in Yellowstone from the past sixteen years, including the infamous grizzly bear attacks...
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Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube: Chasing Fear and Finding Home in the Great White North

Blair Braverman · Ecco
Pages: 274
Format: Print book

"A revelatory memoir of the author's efforts to develop the strength and resilience to survive in the demanding landscapes of Norway and Alaska describes her physically exhausting survival endeavors on a ruthless arctic tundra marked by violent natural and human threats."--NoveList.
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Moon Nashville

Margaret Littman · Avalon Travel Publishing
Pages: 292
Format: Print book

Moon Nashville gives you the tools to make your own choices, with:Insider tips on the best spots to eat, drink, sleep, shop, and explore, marked with a Moon symbol, including the Best Place to See Elvis; the Most Theatrical Dining Experience; the Most Inventive Brewery; the Best Live Radio...
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The Unofficial Guide to Washington, D.C.

Barbara Safir · AdventureKeen
Pages: 380
Format: Print book

Compiled and written by a team of experienced researchers whose work has been cited by such diverse sources as USA Today and Operations Research Forum, The Unofficial Guide to Washington, D.C. digs deeper and offers more than any other guide. The Unofficial Guide to Washington, D.C. is the insider's...
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Argentina

Dk Publishing. · Dk Publishing
Pages: 348
Format: Print book

Explore Argentina's cathedrals, miles of pristine beaches, and exciting culture. Experience Buenos Aires and the Beagle Channel and hike Aconcagua.Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Argentina. * Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance....
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Finally! A Locally Produced Guidebook to St. Louis By and For St. Louisans, Neighborhood by Neighborhood, Second Edition-Revised, Updated, and Spring-Cleaned!

Amanda E. Doyle · Reedy Press; 2 edition
Format: Print book

On the heels of the best-selling, first edition of the Finally! A Locally Produced Guidebook to St. Louis comes this thoroughly revised and updated second edition. Retaining the useful framework of chapters by neighborhoods throughout the city, county, outer suburbs, and Metro East regions,...
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New England's Colonial Inns & Taverns: Centuries of Yankee Fare and Hospitality

Maria Olia · Globe Pequot Press
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback

The six-state region that is New England is home to some of America's oldest inns and taverns--among the most historic and storied public houses in the country. It is amazing to think that the first whispers of the American Revolution were discussed within their walls. Today, travelers...
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Moon Florida Keys: Including Miami & the Everglades

JOSHUA LAWRENCE KINSER · Moon Travel
Pages: 360
Format: Paperback

Make Your EscapeTravel writer and native Floridian Joshua Lawrence Kinser shares his expert perspective on the Florida Keys, guiding you on a memorable and unique experience.Whether you're diving the fascinating underwater coral reefs and shipwrecks of Key Largo, or hiking and camping in the Middle...
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Exploring Nature in Illinois: A Field Guide to the Prairie State

Michael Jeffords · University of Illinois Press; 1st Edition edition
Format: Paperback

Loaded with full color photographs and evocative descriptions, Exploring Nature in Illinois provides a panorama of the states overlooked natural diversity. Naturalists Michael Jeffords and Susan Post explore fifty preserves, forests, restoration areas, and parks, bringing an expert view...
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Lonely Planet Bangkok

Lonely Planet. · Lonely Planet Pubns
Pages: 288
Format: Print book

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Bangkok is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Eat pat tai and other street food at open-air markets, visit breathtaking temples...
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Fodor's Essential Great Britain: with the Best of England, Scotland & Wales

Fodor's · Fodor's; Fol Pap/Ma edition
Format: Book

Fodor’s correspondents highlight the best of Great Britain, including England's historic cities and scenic countryside, Wales's castles, and Scotland's highlands and islands. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the most of your time, whether it’s...
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Hawaii The Big Island Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook

Andrew Doughty · Wizard Pubns
Pages: 316
Format: Print book

The finest guidebook ever written for the Big Island. Now you can plan your best vacation -- ever. This all new eighth edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the Big Island. Best-selling author and longtime Hawai'i resident, Andrew Doughty, unlocks...
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