Charles V, Emperor of Europe and the New World, is the central figure The Golden age, the second volume of Hugh Thomas’s superb history of the Spanish Empire. It begins with the return of the remnants of Magellan’s expedition around the world in 1522 and ends with Charles’s death in 1558. In the decades between, the Spaniards conquer Guatemala,...Read more
Bildreicher Reisebericht einer Fahrradtour entlang des Mississippi River. Der "Mississippi River Trail" folgt dem 3.778 Kilometer langen Flu von der Quelle nahe der kanadischen Grenze bis hinunter zum Golf von Mexiko. Durch zehn Bundesstaaten und die Metropolen Minneapolis, St. Louis, Memphis und New Orleans verluft die Route mitten durch das...Read more
Bildreicher Reisebericht einer Fahrradtour entlang des Mississippi River. Der "Mississippi River Trail" folgt dem 3.778 Kilometer langen Flu von der Quelle nahe der kanadischen Grenze bis hinunter zum Golf von Mexiko. Durch zehn Bundesstaaten und die Metropolen Minneapolis, St. Louis, Memphis und New Orleans verluft die Route mitten durch das...Read more
In 1974 the Chattooga River became the first river East of the Mississippi to be included in the National Wild and Scenic River System. It was included because it was a clean, free-flowing mountain stream located in a relatively undeveloped mountain environment. Forming part of the Georgia-South Carolina Border, the Chattooga is the only...Read more
In 1974 the Chattooga River became the first river East of the Mississippi to be included in the National Wild and Scenic River System. It was included because it was a clean, free-flowing mountain stream located in a relatively undeveloped mountain environment. Forming part of the Georgia-South Carolina Border, the Chattooga is the only...Read more
A complete tour guide to the Volunteer State from the highlands of the Smoky Mountains to the banks of the Mississippi River.Tennessee is a state of endless diversity. It boasts breath-taking scenery, the homes of three presidents, and the birthplace of legendary frontiersman Davy Crockett. It is the birthplace of the blues and the home of the...Read more
A complete tour guide to the Volunteer State from the highlands of the Smoky Mountains to the banks of the Mississippi River.Tennessee is a state of endless diversity. It boasts breath-taking scenery, the homes of three presidents, and the birthplace of legendary frontiersman Davy Crockett. It is the birthplace of the blues and the home of the...Read more
Chicago is indeed the crown jewel of Illinois, with its awe-inspiring cityscape, world-class museums and dining, and diverse neighborhoods, but don t miss the other wonderful spots. Cruise the Mississippi in a riverboat; trace the history of Abe Lincoln; see the stunning Garden of the Gods in Shawnee National Forest. Camp, canoe, swim, hike,...Read more
Chicago is indeed the crown jewel of Illinois, with its awe-inspiring cityscape, world-class museums and dining, and diverse neighborhoods, but don t miss the other wonderful spots. Cruise the Mississippi in a riverboat; trace the history of Abe Lincoln; see the stunning Garden of the Gods in Shawnee National Forest. Camp, canoe, swim, hike,...Read more
This all-new hiking guide covers Minnesota's distinct areas of terrain and habitat-the northern arboreal forests, the western prairies, the deciduous forests, and the southeastern Mississippi River bluffs. These diverse areas offer a wide variety of hiking experiences, flora and fauna, and spectacular vistas. Ranging from easy walks of several...Read more
This all-new hiking guide covers Minnesota's distinct areas of terrain and habitat-the northern arboreal forests, the western prairies, the deciduous forests, and the southeastern Mississippi River bluffs. These diverse areas offer a wide variety of hiking experiences, flora and fauna, and spectacular vistas. Ranging from easy walks of several...Read more
U. S. Road Trip Journal is a guided journal designed to help detail memories of your road trips around the United States. The Journal holds up to 51 days worth of travel. Other covers exist so you can get another volume when this one is full.Each day gets 4 pages. On Page 1 of each day you record Trip/Destination, Date, Day ___ of ___,...Read more
U. S. Road Trip Journal is a guided journal designed to help detail memories of your road trips around the United States. The Journal holds up to 51 days worth of travel. Other covers exist so you can get another volume when this one is full.Each day gets 4 pages. On Page 1 of each day you record Trip/Destination, Date, Day ___ of ___,...Read more
A Tramp Abroad is a work of travel literature, including a mixture of autobiography and fictional events, by American author Mark Twain, published in 1880. The book details a journey by the author, with his friend Harris (a character created for the book, and based on his closest friend, Joseph Twichell), through central and southern Europe....Read more
A Tramp Abroad is a work of travel literature, including a mixture of autobiography and fictional events, by American author Mark Twain, published in 1880. The book details a journey by the author, with his friend Harris (a character created for the book, and based on his closest friend, Joseph Twichell), through central and southern Europe....Read more
In the fall of 1995, the bountiful colors of the leaves whispering life's perceptions breathed softly across the autumn path, taking me through decadent Smithsonian passages into yesteryear, down historical Spanish brick streets where Ponce De Leon had begun his quest for the Fountain of Youth, out onto a dock on the Indian River Lagoon to hand...Read more
In the fall of 1995, the bountiful colors of the leaves whispering life's perceptions breathed softly across the autumn path, taking me through decadent Smithsonian passages into yesteryear, down historical Spanish brick streets where Ponce De Leon had begun his quest for the Fountain of Youth, out onto a dock on the Indian River Lagoon to hand...Read more
Atlanta can be a great place to hike with your dog. Within a short drive your canine adventurer can be climbing forested mountainsides that leave him panting, trotting in impossibly green ravines, exploring some of America's most historic grounds or circling lakes for miles and never lose sight of the water. DOGGIN' ATLANTA explores the...Read more
Atlanta can be a great place to hike with your dog. Within a short drive your canine adventurer can be climbing forested mountainsides that leave him panting, trotting in impossibly green ravines, exploring some of America's most historic grounds or circling lakes for miles and never lose sight of the water. DOGGIN' ATLANTA explores the...Read more
Following on the success of National Geographic Traveler magazine's popular DRIVES OF A LIFETIME series, this dazzlingly illustrated gift book will appeal to all who have a yen for the open road and for every magnificent sight along the way.Pack your suitcase, load up the car, and head for the open road! In the tradition of National Geographic...Read more
Following on the success of National Geographic Traveler magazine's popular DRIVES OF A LIFETIME series, this dazzlingly illustrated gift book will appeal to all who have a yen for the open road and for every magnificent sight along the way.Pack your suitcase, load up the car, and head for the open road! In the tradition of National Geographic...Read more