Stretching for over 5, 500 miles, & containing the highest active volcanoes in the world, the largest salt flat, the highest lake, & peaks rivalled in size only by the Himalayas, the Andes impress by statistics alone. But beyond the range`s sheer immensity, is its concentration of radically contrasting scenery & climates. In this remarkable book, travel writer Michael Jacobs journeys across seven different countries, from the balmy Caribbean to the inhospitable islands of the Tierra del Fuego, through the relics of ancient civilisations, to retrace the footsteps of previous travellers. His route begins in Venezuela, following the path of the great 19th Century revolutionary Simon Bolivar. On his way Jacobs attempts to uncover the stories of those who have shared his fascination, & to reveal the secrets of a region steeped in history, science & myth. ...

Andes Centrales: Cajon del Maipo in a series of touring & trekking maps of Chile & the neighbouring regions of Argentina. The main map at approx. 1:250, 000 shows the region from Santiago to the border & from Rancagua in the south to about 40km north of Santiago. Topography is presented by altitude tinting, spot heights & contours, although no height values are assigned to the latter. Many landscape features are also named. Roads & tracks are clearly marked, with airports & railways also indicated. Margin ticks show latitude & longitude at 15' intervals. Map legend

Includes:: English. On the reverse enlargements show trekking regions east of Santiago at scales ranging from 1:50, 000 to 1:80, 000. Three maps cover the region extending for about 20km from north-east Santiago including Loma la Planchata, El Arrayan, Loma Arrollada & the Cascades de San Juan. Two more maps depict the route from Las Vertientes to San Alfonso, & the area around Ba

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The first comprehensive trekking guide to the Andes.

Includes:: descriptions for over 30 of the most popular

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Andhra Pardesh in a series of state maps of India from Eicher Goodearth reflecting a change in locally produced maps to a more modern style of cartography. Each map is double-sided &

Includes:: an index of localities, street plans of main cities, a distance table & a route planner map of the whole of India. Each title comes with a small booklet with brief descriptions of main places of interest & colour photos. The maps show road & rail networks, indicating intermediate distances on many local roads. Towns & villages of particular tourist interest are highlighted & symbols mark national parks & wildlife sanctuaries, temples, etc. The base map shows rivers, lakes & local waterways system & has spot heights for peaks, but the range of elevation colouring is too finely graded to provide any useful information. No geographical coordinates are marked. The maps show the names & boundaries of local districts, indicating state capitals & district or tehsil administrative headquarters. Outside the state boundaries the colour range of the print is reduced, so only main roads are clearly visible. Please note: the various series of state maps of India often show different small villages, supplementing each other to provide a more detailed picture of each state. In this title: street plan of Hyderabad & Secunderabad.

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Andhra Pradesh in a series of locally produced administrative maps of Indian states, each with a booklet providing a guide to the area. The maps show the division of each state into districts & have more small towns & villages than on more general maps of India available from other publishers. Presentation is now considerably enhanced with the districts shown in different colours. The maps indicate each district ...

Indian state of Andhra Pradesh on road map from the Delhi-based International Publications, showing many small towns & villages. Please note that, unlike most other titles in this series, this one comes without an accompanying booklet. Additional features around the main map include a physical maps of the state, plus small maps showing annual rainfall, cash crops & industry, plus a distance chart & a facts-&-figures table. Unless indicated to the contrary in the individual description, maps in this series present the state with its constituent districts in different colours & also show the division of districts into talukas. Town symbols indicate both district & taluka headquarters. Road network

Includes:: many local roads, some with driving distances, although sometimes locations are marked without road access to them shown on the map. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. Symbols indicate various locations of interest, including historical sites, wildlife sanctuaries, beaches, etc. In many titles additional panels around the main map and/or in the accompanying booklet provide more information: enlargements with more detailed presentation of the road network, street plans of main cities, etc. To see the list of titles in this series please click on the series link.

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Shortlisted for a 2018 Edward Stanford Travel Writing Award. Andina is the cuisine of the Andes of Peru. Welcome to one of the most contemporary yet ancient cuisines in the world. Featuring over 110 delicious & unfussy recipes accompanied by fascinating stories, dazzling photography & beautiful paintings, Andina is the first ever book to capture the food & scenery of the Andes & the spirit of its people & traditions. Andina also signifies a dish, an ingredient or a lady from the Andes. Martin Morales`s grandmother was an andina & here he pays homage to her & all the women chefs (picanteras) who have shaped this soulful & traditional cuisine, which is at the heart of Peruvian food. For the last 15 years, Martin has travelled throughout the Peruvian Andes to collect simple, traditional recipes, magical stories & culinary inspiration. With dishes dating back thousands of years, alongside new creations by Martin Morales & his team of chefs who run the award-winning Andina restaurants, Andina`s recipes have big flavours, vibrant colour & are simple to cook at home. From light, raw dishes to hearty stews & soups; cheeky bites to exquisite roasts; & sweet, aromatic desserts to comforting hot drinks, Andina presents authentic, nutritious all-day & all-year-round food made with seasonal ingredients. ...

Clear map of Andorra with contour lines at 200m interval & peak heights. Roads & railways are marked as well as footpaths. Information on the map

Includes:: mountain huts, museums, leisure activities, petrol stations & tourist information offices. A street plan of Andorra la Vella is given in an inset.

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The Pyrenees mountain chain straddling the border between France & Spain on one side, with historic Andorra on other side. As is normal with ITMB maps combining two areas at different scales, the map has two covers, so can be marketed equally well as Andorra or as Pyrenees. The coverage of Pyrenees goes from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean coastlines. Legend
Includes:: roads by classification, international airports, domestic airports, ports, ruins, historic/archeological, hot springs, forts, lighthouses, national parks, world heritages, mountain peaks, spot heights, universities, oil fields, point of interests, beaches, camping sites, churches, viewpoints, mosques, passes, caves, border crossings, mines, hospitals & much more. Detailed travel map of Andorra shows roads from national highways to unpaved tracks; pedestrian paths & trails; railways; attractions; summits with altitude in meters; settlements; isolated buildings; sports fields; swimming pools; parking; hospitals; scenic vistas; Alpine huts; refuges; mountaineering, climbing, & absailing (cliff descent); Grand Randonee hiking trail; skiing; mountain biking; kayaking; camping; hotels; museums; interesting buildings; tourist information; more. Main map scale 1:40, 000.
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Andorra at 1:40, 000 on a contoured & GPS compatible map from Editoral Alpina highlighting both local waymarked routes & GR trails, campsites & other types of tourist accommodations, climbing & canyoning sites, locations of petrol stations on local roads, etc. The map has contours at 20m intervals, enhanced by relief shading & vegetation colouring, & a 5-km UTM grid. Map legend is in Spanish, Catalan & French, as is the accompanying booklet with route descriptions for hiking (10 local + 3 GRs), cycling (5) & skiing (10), plus contact details for campsites, refuges, youth hostels & various other useful organizations. To see other titles in this extensive Editorial Alpina series please click on the series link. ...