From an acclaimed social and architectural historian, the tumultuous, scandalous, glitzy, and glamorous history of English country houses and high society during the interwar period As WWI drew to a close, change reverberated through the halls of England's country homes. As the sun set slowly on the British Empire, the shadows lengthened on the lawns of a thousand stately homes.In The Long Weekend, historian Adrian Tinniswood introduces us to the tumultuous, scandalous and glamorous history of English country houses during the years between World Wars. As estate taxes and other challenges forc... [Read More]
From the Maine Woods to the White Mountains to Cape Cod, New England's wildest and least-touched trails offer spectacular adventures for backpackers of every skill level. Now fully updated, this three-season guidebook from the trusted publisher of the White Mountain Guide will lead you to 37 of the best backpacking expeditions in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Each trip features turn-by-turn directions, basic topographic maps, camping options, and more. This edition includes new trips, including the New England National Scenic Trail and Grafton Loo... [Read More]
Discover a wide variety of year-round weekend activities and itineraries in one of the smaller, yet diverse, states in the country. Full of year-round activities and fun excursions for both first-time visitors and long-time residents, 52 Weekends in Connecticut traverses the entire state, from the bucolic Northwest Corner to the Quiet Corner in the northeast, along the shoreline facing Long Island Sound and dozens of points in between. Tour an Ivy League campus; shop for antiques and hidden treasures; hike the Appalachian Trail; ride a vintage steam train; or take a wintertime cruise in search... [Read More]
Explore the crystal clear waters on the Summit Lakes Trail at Lassen Volcanic National Park, take in the expansive views at Shenandoah National Park’s Old Rag Mountain, or traverse the sandstone cliffs at Angel’s Landing in Zion National Park. Choose your adventure from any of the forty-four national parks profiled throughout the book. This book delivers jaw-dropping photos, detailed hike descriptions and maps, ranger essays, and more, all of which combine to create an intimate look at the best our national parks have to offer.
Bryce Canyon, Carlsbad Caverns, the Grand Canyon, and Mesa Verde are some of the 100 beautiful camping destinations detailed in this indispensable resource, which contains all the information needed to turn a hotel-less trip into a scenic and stress-free adventure. Part sightseeing guide, part campground directory, this guide contains more than 600 entries on where to camp in quaint Mexican seaside towns, the arid California desert, and Utah’s canyon country. Updated, detailed maps clearly show private, state, federal, and desert boondocking campsites as well as nearby vacation and tourist-... [Read More]
An in-depth look at the largest protected area in Africa, spectacularly photographed by Robert J. RossIncludes excerpts from Sand Rivers, the celebrated book by one of America's greatest novelist and finest nature writers, the late Peter MatthiessenBrief but informative texts on the history and ecology of the Selous and the problems/opportunities it facesBeautiful gatefolds and high quality printing make this book the perfect gift for all nature lovers"The Selous was my very first Africa experience, and it remains my favorite. Robert J. Ross's extraordinary photographs take us into a natural w... [Read More]
Richard Blade’s autobiography is much more than a spotlight on any one decade. Instead, he gives you a jaw-dropping, uncensored insider’s look into the world of music, movies, and television and its biggest stars, starting in the sixties and continuing through to the new century. Richard takes you on a journey that few have experienced: from his early days as a student at Oxford to the wild, lascivious nights of being a disco DJ touring the clubs of Europe, to coming to America and working with Michael Jackson, Barbra Streisand, and Sarah Jessica Parker and finally breaking through into th... [Read More]
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet New Orleans is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. March with a brass band through the French Quarter, eat everything from jambalaya to beignets, or take a walking tour past the Garden District's plantation-style mansions; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of New Orleans and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's New Orleans Travel Guide: Full-color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you... [Read More]
This book provides detailed directions and GPS coordinates to the best rockhounding sites in Washington, with valuable tips on what to tools to bring and how to conduct your search. Comprehensive lists of minerals or fossils for each site and excellent color photos will help you know what to look for and to identify what you’ve found. Information on clubs, rock shops, museums, and special attractions are provided. Rockhounding Washington is a must-have for anyone interested in collecting their own minerals, gems, and fossils in the region.
A classic, comic easy reader about getting a pet!In this beloved Beginner Book written by Mrs. Dr. Seuss (aka Helen Palmer), a young boy hilariously learns the consequences of not following instructions when he feeds too much to his goldfish—causing it to grow as big as a whale! With delightfully retro illustrations by P.D. Eastman (Go, Dog. Go!), the message of the book—that getting a pet is a big responsibility—is as true today as it was when the book was published in 1961. Perfect for beginning readers and read-alouds—and anyone getting a pet, especially a fish—it's ideal for birt... [Read More]
This is quite simply the most important book ever written in the English language by a military man on the subject of equestrian travel. It was designed to be used by the United States cavalry. Yet it differs from traditional manuals in that it has says nothing about drills and everything about horse journeys. If you want to learn how to properly pack and ride a horse over extremely long distances, then you are holding the cavalry man's sacred text in your hands. At the dawn of the 20th century experts were busy predicting the imminent demise of the horse. Mankind's most historically influenti... [Read More]
Your guide to a year of living adventurously with kids in Seattle! Within a two-hour drive of Seattle, you can hike to secret beaches, “camp” in a shipping container, play flashlight tag in a 100-year-old fort, walk an alpine ridge that’s ablaze in the fall, whoosh down a 35-foot-high slide, shoot a pumpkin cannon, ride on a mini steam train, swim in a quarry, see real dino fossils, sled in a national park and watch salmon migrate in the heart of the city. And you might make it home by naptime.Organized by season, “52 Seattle Adventures With Kids” is a local’s guide to the most aff... [Read More]
Established as the first national park in the eastern United States, Acadia National Park has 120 miles of hiking trails through more than 40,000 acres along the coast of Maine. Fully revised and updated, this edition of Hiking Acadia National Park covers ridge trails, forest paths, oceanside strolls, and cliff climbs for hikers of all ages and abilities.
Instead of indiscriminately featuring everything and the kitchen sink, The HUNT team has donned our curatorial colored glasses and carefully selected 100 or so unique, authentic local Chicago businesses that range from eye-popping and brand spankin new to deeply patinated and way off the beaten track, funky and unexpected to chic and shiny. We'll help you negotiate the windy city and find its hidden gems and local favorites. Over the last decade, our guides have become the go-to source for a worldwide community of locals and travelers who seek out genuine, intriguing independent businesses.
A “raw, relentless, and heart-poundingly real” (Ruth Ware, New York Times bestselling author) thriller set against the harsh beauty of the Maine wilderness, The River at Night charts the journey of four friends as they fight to survive the aftermath of a white water rafting accident.Winifred Allen needs a vacation. Stifled by a soul-crushing job, devastated by the death of her beloved brother, and lonely after the end of a fifteen-year marriage, Wini is feeling vulnerable. So when her three best friends insist on a high-octane getaway for their annual girls’ trip, she signs on, despite h... [Read More]
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