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The Rough Guide to the Great West Way (Travel Guide eBook)

Author : Rough Guides

Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited

Page : 312 pages

File Size : 22,38 MB

Release : 2019-03-01

Category : Travel

ISBN : 1789195306

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World-renowned 'tell it like it is' guidebook Discover the Great West Way with this comprehensive, entertaining, 'tell it like it is' Rough Guide, packed with comprehensive practical information and our experts' honest and independent recommendations. Whether you plan to paddle-board through Bath, visit Windsor Castle, marvel at Stonehenge, narrow-boat down the Kennet & Avon Canal or explore the Ridgeway on horseback, The Rough Guide to The Great West Way will help you discover the best places to explore, sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way. Features of The Rough Guide to The Great West Way: - Detailed regional coverage: provides in-depth practical information for each step of all kinds of trip, from intrepid off-the-beaten-track adventures, to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas. Regions covered include: West of London, Berkshire, the southern Cotswolds, Wiltshire, Bath and Bristol. - Honest independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, and recommendations you can truly trust, our writers will help you get the most from your trip along the Great West Way. - Meticulous mapping: always full-colour, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around Bristol, Bath and many more locations without needing to get online. - Fabulous full-colour photography: features a richness of inspirational colour photography, including captivating Kew Gardens, awe-inspiring Stonehenge and the idyllic Cotswolds countryside. - Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of west of London, Berkshire, Wiltshire, the Cotswolds, Bath and Bristol's best sights and top experiences. - Itineraries: carefully planned routes will help you organise your trip, and inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences. - Basics section: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting there, getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture, shopping and more. - Background information: comprehensive Contexts chapter provides fascinating insights into the Great West Way, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife, books, TV and film. About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold globally. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.



Across America

Author : James Fowler Rusling

Publisher :

Page : 536 pages

File Size : 35,25 MB

Release : 1874

Category : History

ISBN :

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Global West, American Frontier

Author : David M. Wrobel

Publisher : UNM Press

Page : 331 pages

File Size : 25,67 MB

Release : 2013-10-15

Category : History

ISBN : 0826353711

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This thoughtful examination of a century of travel writing about the American West overturns a variety of popular and academic stereotypes. Looking at both European and American travelers’ accounts of the West, from de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America to William Least Heat-Moon’s Blue Highways, David Wrobel offers a counter narrative to the nation’s romantic entanglement with its western past and suggests the importance of some long-overlooked authors, lively and perceptive witnesses to our history who deserve new attention. Prior to the professionalization of academic disciplines, the reading public gained much of its knowledge about the world from travel writing. Travel writers found a wide and respectful audience for their reports on history, geography, and the natural world, in addition to reporting on aboriginal cultures before the advent of anthropology as a discipline. Although in recent decades western historians have paid little attention to travel writing, Wrobel demonstrates that this genre in fact offers an important and rich understanding of the American West—one that extends and complicates a simple reading of the West that promotes the notions of Manifest Destiny or American exceptionalism. Wrobel finds counterpoints to the mythic West of the nineteenth century in such varied accounts as George Catlin’s Adventures of the Ojibbeway and Ioway Indians in England, France, and Belgium (1852), Richard Francis Burton’s The City of the Saints (1861), and Mark Twain’s Following the Equator (1897), reminders of the messy and contradictory world that people navigated in the past much as they do in the present. His book is a testament to the instructive ways in which the best travel writers have represented the West.



The Bobbsey Twins in the Great West

Author : Laura Lee Hope

Publisher : BoD - Books on Demand

Page : 120 pages

File Size : 13,14 MB

Release : 2023-07-18

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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" The Bobbsey Twins in the Great West is an exciting children's book written by Laura Lee Hope. It is part of the popular Bobbsey Twins series. In this story, the Bobbsey Twins—Nan, Bert, Flossie, and Freddie—embark on a thrilling adventure to the Great West. Their family decides to take a vacation and travel to the wide-open spaces and rugged landscapes of the western United States. The Twins are filled with anticipation as they journey across the country by train and finally arrive in the Great West. They explore various destinations, including picturesque ranches, majestic mountains, and bustling cities. Along the way, they encounter cowboys, Native Americans, and other fascinating characters that help them learn about the region's rich history and culture. As the Twins immerse themselves in the unique beauty of the Great West, they also stumble upon a mystery that needs to be solved. With their keen observation skills and sense of adventure, they work together to unravel clues and uncover the truth behind the puzzling events. Through their experiences, the Bobbsey Twins not only deepen their appreciation for the natural wonders of the Great West but also learn important lessons about courage, friendship, and respect for different cultures. They discover the importance of embracing new environments and celebrating the diversity of the places they visit. The Bobbsey Twins in the Great West is a captivating tale that captures the imagination of young readers. It combines thrilling adventures with educational elements, providing a window into the beauty and excitement of the western United States."



The Passing of the Great West

Author : George Bird Grinnell

Publisher : New York : Winchester Press

Page : 232 pages

File Size : 29,1 MB

Release : 1972

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN :

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Yellowstone and the Great West

Author : Marlene Deahl Merrill

Publisher : U of Nebraska Press

Page : 360 pages

File Size : 18,64 MB

Release : 2003-09-01

Category : History

ISBN : 9780803282896

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Here, for the first time in paperback, is a fascinating daily record of Ferdinand Hayden?s historic 1871 scientific expedition through Utah, Idaho, and Montana Territories to the Yellowstone Basin. The expedition?s findings quickly led Congress to establish Yellowstone as the world?s first national park. In addition to its scientific discoveries, the expedition is famous for producing the earliest on-site images of Yellowstone, by its photographer, William Henry Jackson, and its guest artist, Thomas Moran. ø Marlene Deahl Merrill has woven together a compelling daily narrative from the field writings of three expedition members: unpublished journals kept by mineralogist Albert Peale and geologist George Allen, periodic reports by Peale to his hometown newspaper, and letters from Hayden to his friend and mentor Spencer Baird at the Smithsonian Institution. Enriching this narrative are Jackson?s photographs of camp scenes and landscapes; rare panoramic drawings by the party?s topographical artist, Henry Elliott; maps; an introduction; and extensive annotations.



Journey to the West (2018 Edition - PDF)

Author : Wu Cheng'en

Publisher : Asiapac Books Pte Ltd

Page : 177 pages

File Size : 16,41 MB

Release : 2018-08-14

Category : Comics & Graphic Novels

ISBN : 9812298894

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The bestselling Journey to the West comic book by artist Chang Boon Kiat is now back in a brand new fully coloured edition. Journey to the West is one of the greatest classics in Chinese literature. It tells the epic tale of the monk Xuanzang who journeys to the West in search of the Buddhist sutras with his disciples, Sun Wukong, Sandy and Pigsy. Along the way, Xuanzang's life was threatened by the diabolical White Bone Spirit, the menacing Red Child and his fearsome parents and, a host of evil spirits who sought to devour Xuanzang's flesh to attain immortality. Bear witness to the formidable Sun Wukong's (Monkey God) prowess as he takes them on, using his Fiery Eyes, Golden Cudgel, Somersault Cloud, and quick wits! Be prepared for a galloping read that will leave you breathless!





The Great West: Illustrated

Author : Anonymous

Publisher : Sagwan Press

Page : 102 pages

File Size : 10,85 MB

Release : 2015-08-27

Category : History

ISBN : 9781340536428

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.



Backroads of the Great American West

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Publisher : Back Roads

Page : 178 pages

File Size : 34,30 MB

Release : 2021-06-22

Category : Travel

ISBN : 0760369976

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Backroads of the Great American West describes and details with full-color photos and maps the most scenic routes in the Rocky Mountains, Texas, Desert Southwest, California, and Pacific Northwest.