Книги о Путешествиях
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CLICK HERE to download Jake and Cathy Jaramillo's favorite walk from the book, «The Olmstead Vision» (Provide us with a little information and we'll send your download directly to your inbox) * The only guidebook to stairway walks in Seattle * Explore Seattle neighborhoods in a new way with these interesting walks in Seattle * Written for people of all ages who want to get outside, exercise, and explore Often called a “city of neighbor-hoods,” Seattle is shaped...
| Автор | Jake Jaramillo |
Jagged, glacier-clad peaks, sparkling cirque lakes, crystal-clear rivers, striking canyons, vast prairies and badlands—Montana is a hiker’s dream. And Douglas Lorain has hiked it corner to corner in 100 Classic Hikes: Montana to bring you this carefully selected collection of the state’s premier hikes—many of which have never appeared in any hiking guide. With outstanding scenery as the primary criteria, each richly rewarding hike offers the opportunity to see wildlife, old-growth forests,...
| Автор | Douglas Lorain |
Move over traditional sightseeing, throngs of visitors, and tourist traps! <i>Explore Europe on Foot</i> gives travelers an alternative way to discover Europe. A hiking vacation offers countless rewards: the time to admire the tidiness of a village farm, soak in the rugged alpine view from a rocky perch, and absorb a country through the smells of its landscape and encounters with locals. <i>Explore Europe on Foot</i> is a complete guide to conceptualizing, planning, and...
| Автор | Cassandra Overby |
* Expanded to include Grand Staircase/Escalante, Vermilion Cliffs, Canyons of the Ancients, Dinosaur, and Hovenweep National Monuments * Color photo insert * Many sights accessible by car From the sheer-walled magnificence of Zion to the breathtaking intricacy of Bryce Canyon's sculptured turrets; from the «Grand Staircase» of the Vermilion Cliffs, and Pink Cliffs in southern Utah to the volcanic lavas of Sunset Crater: two geologists describe the star attractions of 24 national parks...
| Автор | Lucy Chronic |
Best bets for kids, trail and camping info, park tips, and non-hiking adventures Suggests 3-, 5-, and 7-day family vacation itineraries Spot climbers on El Cap, hike to rushing Yosemite Falls, float in the refreshing Merced River, visit Tuolumne’s alpine meadows, take an afternoon bicycle ride around the Valley–Yosemite has much to offer visitors, including its youngest ones. With an emphasis on outdoor education and fun, authors Harley and Abby McAllister write with parental practicality: kids...
| Автор | Harley McAllister |
CLICK HERE to download a free hike along «Little Spring» from Best Hikes with Dogs Arizona * Guidebook to 75 dog-suitable trails throughout the Arizona – many accessible from urban areas* How to keep your dog safe, healthy, and hydrated in Arizona's arid climate* What to pack for your dog: the Ten Canine Essentials and the doggy first aid kit Renée Guillory and her canine companion, Artemis, have hiked more than 700 miles together in Arizona. Now they share their...
| Автор | Renee Guillory |
CLICK HERE to download the sample hike to «Lafayette Ridge» from Best Hikes With Dogs: San Francisco Bay Area & Beyond (Provide us with a little information and we'll send your download directly to your inbox) * Handy trail-finder chart allows quick selection for hikes by difficulty, availability of water along the way, views, and more * Trails range from easy strolls to more challenging routes, all on terrain that's hazard-free and easy on the paws Northern California and the...
| Автор | Jason Fator |
• Inspirational full-color guides with over 150 color photographs in each Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon is written by Eli Boschetto. A hiker, writer, and photographer, Eli reveled in going deep for Oregon! Since 2011, he has been the editor of Washington Trails magazine, which he manages from his home in Portland, Oregon. Eli is also a regional correspondent for Backpacker magazine. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT) meanders from the California-Mexico border north to...
| Автор | Eli Boschetto |
The Third Tower Up from the Road is a humorous and entertaining collection of travel essays made up of old favorites as well as new commentaries from Kevin Dolgin’s popular McSweeney’s Internet Tendency column, Kevin Dolgin Tells You About Places You Should Go. The work celebrates the distinctive qualities of locales the world over, and each globetrotting essay focuses on a specific place, capturing the flavors and cultures through individual observations and exceptional...
| Автор | Kevin Dolgin |
Eduard Fischer takes us on an exploration of myth, art, science, and the sacred space of high mountains. This is an account of adventure and deep reflection accompanied by a selection of the author's stunning colour photographs. After first visiting the Trans-Himalayan region of Ladakh in 1985, he returned again and again, seeking to catch a glimpse of the phantom of the Himalayas – the elusive snow leopard. During these visits he became enthralled with the unique culture of this ancient...
| Автор | Eduard Fischer |
The legend of Shangri-La emerged from the Tibetan Buddhist belief in beyul, or hidden lands. Tibetan prophecies proclaim that the greatest of these mythical sanctuaries lies at the eastern edge of the Himalayas, veiled by a colossal waterfall at the heart of the forbidding Tsangpo gorge. After years of research and investigation, Buddhist scholar and world-class climber Ian Baker and his team made worldwide news by reaching the bottom of the Tsangpo gorge and finding a magnificent 108-foot-high...
| Автор | Ian Baker |
"Maisel has a wonderful voice and A Writer's San Francisco reads like a gritty, fluent love letter. He moves seamlessly between thoughtful descriptions of modern San Francisco and the San Francisco of the '60s and '70s in narratives that bring the city alive on the page. His affection and respect for the city are inspiring to all writers and artists, but also to anyone who has ever spent time in San Francisco and fallen in love with her." — Chris...
| Автор | Eric Maisel |
This expanded and updated edition of a local best-seller offers more revealing rambles through one of America’s most fascinating cities. <i>Berkeley Walks</i> celebrates the things that make Berkeley such a wonderful walking city—diverse architecture, panoramic views, tree-lined neighborhoods, unusual gardens, secret pathways, hidden parks, and vibrant street life. Historical surprises and architectural delights include the apartment building from which Patty Hearst was...
| Автор | Robert E. Johnson |
Five-Star Trails: Charlotte is a handy guide for area residents, vacationers seeking outdoor fun, and for business travelers with a free afternoon. With a diverse collection of hiking routes, the book offers choices for everyone from solo trekkers to companions to families with either youngsters or oldsters to consider.Researched, experienced, and written by a local author, the guide provides in-depth trail descriptions, directions, and commentary on what to expect along the way. Each hike...
| Автор | Joshua Kinser |
In Walks of a Lifetime in America's National Parks: Extraordinary Hikes in Exceptional Places, Robert and Martha Manning invite readers to explore the joys of hiking. Explaining the why, how, and where to walk and featuring first-hand descriptions of sixty of the nation's great National parks and their best hikes ranging from short day hikes to backpacking treks, and featuring scenic vistas, waterfalls, and information on lodging opportunities, this is a bucket list book for...
| Автор | Robert Manning |
Mere ja muinasjuttude linn Haapsalu elab ühe jalaga oma pikas ajaloos, teisega tänapäevas. Keskel saadakse kenasti kokku. Ikka veel ilmub ristimiskabeli aknale Valge Daam, ikka lähevad merele paadid, ikka uisutatakse jäätunud viigil, ikka mängivad naabruskonna lapsed hulgakesi väikestes aedades õunapuude all ja teavad nimepidi naabrite kassi. Selles järjepidevuses on rahu ning turvatunne. Siin on ikka veel alles see, millest kõnelevad Ernst Enno laulud ja mida kujutavad Ilon Wiklandi pildid –...
| Автор | Aidi Vallik |
When the Titanic sank, so did the Edwardian age that created it. In this brilliantly original history, Gareth Russell recasts a tragedy we think we know to explore an era of seismic change.With new research and previously unseen first-hand accounts, Gareth Russell peers through the most famous portholes in the world to follow six travellers. Amongst them, a Jewish-American immigrant, an American movie star, a member of the British nobility, and a titan of industry. Setting these lives against...
| Автор | Gareth Russell |
This book isn’t the usual kind of book about food. It has no restaurant reviews, and very few recipes. You won’t hear about that darling place in Dordogne, but you may learn how to slice a cuttlefish. This is about food as experience. And who better to describe that experience than the French?French Feast is a wide-ranging collection of mostly short stories with delicious idiosyncratic twists. Who would have thought that the bank robber’s gun was actually made of...
| Автор | Группа авторов |
Entdecken Sie Ihren persönlichen magischen Platz Wien ist eine magische Stadt! Sie bezieht ihren Zauber aus den wunderbaren Orten der Kraft, die über ihr Stadtgebiet verteilt sind, verbunden durch Energielinien, die bis in fernste Länder reichen können. Durch Jahrhunderte konnten hier verborgene Kräfte wirksam werden, die bis heute faszinieren. Es lohnt sich, diese magischen Orte aufzusuchen, um ihre Energie zu spüren und ihre faszinierende Geschichte zu erfahren, denn das «Weltreich der...
| Автор | Gerhard Kunze |
"A Canterbury Pilgrimage" by Joseph Pennell, Elizabeth Robins Pennell. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are...
| Автор | Joseph Pennell |
"Adventures in Alaska" by Samuel Hall Young. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible...
| Автор | Samuel Hall Young |
"A Journey to Ohio in 1810, as Recorded in the Journal of Margaret Van Horn Dwight" by Margaret Van Horn Dwight. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices....
| Автор | Margaret Van Horn Dwight |
"The Blue-Grass Region of Kentucky, and Other Kentucky Articles" by James Lane Allen. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce...
| Автор | James Lane Allen |
"Jock of the Bushveld" by Percy Fitzpatrick. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible...
| Автор | Percy Fitzpatrick |