Interest category: 2041 books
by W. Blanchard Jerrold
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2012
A fascinating guidebook from 1852 shows the reader how they could take in all the world-famous British Museum has to offer in only 4 visits. The museum has, unsurprisingly, changed since the original publication of this book, but many of the exhibits described are still in the same places today, although seeing them all in just 4 visits may prove a bigger challenge.
by Jérôme Sabatier
Language: English
Release Date: May 28, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: May 28, 2018
Travel guide updated in February 2019.
It is of course “Paris, city of light”, but also Paris, capital and symbol of France, a city that expresses its country’s influence throughout the world. The city of Paris is a stunning architectural ensemble, built up over the centuries in spectacular...
by John Graf
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2004
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2004
Chicago is known throughout the world for its architecture. Although many people are familiar with the city�s skyscrapers and public buildings, they often overlook or are unaware of Chicago�s mansions that are located throughout the city. These mansions represent Chicago�s past and its future,...
by Gregory Bilotto, Frank DiLorenzo
Language: English
Release Date: May 29, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: May 29, 2017
Built in the heart of the Empire City is the world's greatest and most iconic railway terminal. A colossal Beaux-Arts style transport nexus, Grand Central Terminal was completed in 1913 from the legacy of the railroad tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt. The terminal quickly became vital to travel and today...
Nepal Travel Guide
Culture - Sightseeing - Activities - Hotels - Nightlife - Restaurants – Transportation
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2013
(Approx 75 Pages)
Our illustrated travel guide features the best information from an experienced traveler as well as other local resources. It's just what you need to help you to plan your trip in advance and to accompany you on-the-ground.
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by Jason Russell
Language: English
Release Date: August 6, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: August 6, 2015
Sri Lanka sits in the Indian Ocean just off the southern tip of India. Known as the ‘teardrop of India’ given its shape and position, Sri Lanka is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Indian subcontinent. With stunning beach resorts, multiple World Heritage sites, historical towns...
by Lark Ellen Gould
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2008
With maps and insider tips, this sleek travel guidebook will take you through the best of Vegas, baby! Here's what to see and do, and where to eat, drink, shop, stay, and play--from Downtown to The Strip, from nearby luxury resorts to the desert's natural wonders! ''Top Picks'' direct you to not-to-be-missed...
Great Tours!
Thematic Tours and Guide Training for Historic Sites
Language: English
Release Date: February 7, 2002
Creating tours that are interesting and educational for visitors (and guides!) is a challenge every historic site faces. Great Tours! helps you focus clearly on the material culture and significance of your site and then shows you how to use that focus to train and energize your guides. You will be...
Las Vegas & Grand Canyon Travel Guide
Attractions, Eating, Drinking, Shopping & Places To Stay
Language: English
Release Date: August 25, 2015
In Nevada’s Mojave Desert lies the exciting city of Las Vegas. The city is an international center for entertainment, shopping, gambling, grand shows, nightlife, relaxation and letting loose. It is said that "what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" in this theme park for adults. The Grand...
Kiribati Island Travel and Tourism
People, Culture and Tradition, Environment
Language: English
Release Date: October 12, 2017
Kiribati Island Travel and Tourism. People, Culture and Tradition, Environment. Kiribati is for travellers those who have a passion for exploring and discovering, people who like an adventure off the tourist trail to places where few have been before, and people who want to understand a country not...
Bougainville Island
Early History, First European Contact, German Period, World War II, Civil War, People and Culture, Island Information
Language: English
Release Date: October 12, 2017
Bougainville island. Early History, First European Contact, German Period, World War II, Civil War, People and Culture, Island Information. Bougainville's close contact with the outside world and its integration into Papua New Guinea are recent. The first permanent Christian mission and first colonial...
Gran Canaria
Travel and tourism
Language: English
Release Date: October 12, 2017
Gran Canaria. Travel and tourism. The beautiful island of Gran Canaria has a lot to offer the tourist and a wealth of places to visit. From the north to the south, east to west, it’s all here for you to discover. Whether you are with your loved one, in a group of friends or on a family holiday,...
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Language: English
Release Date: November 23, 2002
Language: English
Release Date: November 23, 2002
Times are changing at historic house museums and no one is more aware of this than the fourteen contributors to Interpreting Historic House Museums. These respected museum professionals consider the history of house museums and the need to look at familiar issues from new perspectives and using new...
Marie Galante Island Travel and Tourism
Vacation, Holiday, Honeymoon
Language: English
Release Date: October 12, 2017
Marie Galante Island Travel and Tourism. Vacation, Holiday, Honeymoon. Ever since Christopher Columbus caught sight of Marie-Galante and named the island after his ship, the Maria Galanda, visitors have been captivated by this enchanting isle. Today, Marie-Galante's unspoiled scenery can be found...