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Armchair Travel December 2018
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Fodor's 2019 Ireland by Paul ClementsDetailed and timely information on accommodations, restaurants and local attractions highlight these updated travel guides, which feature all-new covers, a dramatic visual design, symbols to indicate budget options, must-see ratings, multi-day itineraries, Smart Travel Tips, helpful bulleted maps, tips on transportation, guidelines for shopping excursions and other valuable features.
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Eva March Tappan's "A Friend in the Library" series is a comprehensive guide to the writings of six seminal American writers, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, James Russell Lowell, John Greenleaf Whittier, and Oliver Wendell Holmes. In her second volume she explores the various different places these writers travelled to and wrote about. This book is highly recommend for those with an interest in American literature, history, and culture. Eva March Tappan (1854 – 1930) was an American author and teacher. Other notable works by this author include: "Adventures & Achievements" (1900), "Poems & Rhymes" (1900), and "In the Days of Queen Elizabeth" (1902). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author. This book was first published in 1909.
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Cuba by Christopher P. Baker"Visiting Cuba makes for an intoxicating adventure. Moon's Cuba is a comprehensive guide to discovering its compelling history, romantic architecture, and natural wonders. What You'll Discover in Moon's Cuba: Expert perspective from award-winning travel writer Christopher P. Baker on the country he has studied for decades; Full-color photos and detailed, easy-to-use maps for navigating independently; Strategic itineraries for every trip and budget, including: The Best of Cuba, Best Beaches, Havana's Musical Feast, Scenic Drives, Birding at Its Best, Cars, Cigars, and Cabarets, Dive Into Cuba, and Eco-AdventuresFocused coverage of Havana, Artemisa and Pinar del Rio, Isla de Juventud Special Municipality, Mayabeque and Matanzas, Cienfuegos and Villa Clara, Sancti Spiritus, Ciego de Avila and Camaguey, Las Tunas and Holguin, Granma, Santiago de Cuba, and Guantanamo; Honest advice on air travel, finding the right accommodations, and getting around by car or public transportation; Activities and ideas for every traveler. Go birdwatching or horseback riding or hike the revolutionary trails of the Sierra Maestra trod by Fidel Castro and Che Guevara. Savor delectable criollo cuisine, indulge in the world's finest cigars fresh from the factory, or enjoy a night on the town with a few authentic mojitos and cuba libres. Detailed and thorough information, including crucial background on culture and history, geography, and language. A handy, comprehensive guide to travel laws, visas and officialdom, and health and safety tips. With practical tips, myriad activities, and local insight on the best things to do and see, you can plan your trip your way."-- Provided by publisher.
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eBook on Hoopla
Each full-color book highlights the best of the best of a particular travel destination, including must-see attractions, hotels for every budget, restaurants for a range of tastes, special features, travel tips, insider perspectives, photos, maps and more. Original.
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Sweet Spot: An Ice Cream Binge Across America by Amy Ettinger"A journalist channels her ice-cream obsession, scouring the United States for the best artisanal brands and delving into the surprising history of ice cream and frozen treats in America. For Amy Ettinger, ice cream is not just a delicious snack but a circumstance and a time of year--frozen forever in memory. As the youngest child and only girl, ice cream embodied unstructured summers, freedom from the tyranny of her classmates, and a comforting escape from her chaotic, demanding family. Now as an adultand journalist, her love of ice cream has led to a fascinating journey to understand ice cream's evolution and enduring power, complete with insight into the surprising history behind America's early obsession with ice cream and her experience in an immersive ice-cream boot camp to learn from the masters. From a visit to the one place in the United States that makes real frozen custard in a mammoth machine known as the Iron Lung, to the vicious competition among small ice-cream makers and the turf wars among ice-cream trucks, to extreme flavors like foie gras and oyster, Ettinger encounters larger-than-life characters and uncovers what's really behind America's favorite frozen treats. Sweet Spot is a fun and spirited exploration of a treat Americans can't get enough of--one that transports us back to our childhoods and will have you walking to the nearest shop for a cone"--Provided by publisher
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