Camelford in 1905 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map covers the small market town of Camelford, founded by Earl Richard of Cornwall, brother of Henry III, in the mid-13th century. The town itself is covered, along with the outlying hamlets of Treclago, Pencarrow, Valley Truckle, Fenteron, Trevia, Jetwells, Trewen, Hendra. Features include the Workhouse, River Camel, High Street, Town Hall, Fore Street, Outground Mill, Grammar School. (Note that the station is not on the map.) On the reverse are 1910 directories for Camelford & Llanteglos-by-Camelford. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

Simply, put, Jean-Philippe Toussaint is one of the most original novelists working today, & will almost undoubtedly go down as one of the great comic writers of our era. Toussaint has been likened to some diverse artists (Jim Jarmusch, Samuel Beckett, Nicholson Baker), but perhaps the most apt comparison is to Charlie Chaplin, for a few reasons. 1) Like Chaplin, he turns regular-life situations into comedy by the slightest & subtlest exaggerations; 2) He loves ”stills, ” moments when our attention freezes on some detail of everyday life & it strikes us as ridiculous; 3) His stories move from scene to scene with often only the flimsiest excuse for an over-reaching plot, although what we come away with is not just a patchwork of set pieces but rather a surprising feeling of melancholy. Toussaint`s contemporary existentialism is as poignant as it is funny. As the narrator of Toussaint`s novel Monsieur says in his closing line: ” Life, mere child`s play, for Monsieur.” ...

General road map with a large number of small villages & settlements. Relief shading indicates the terrain, showing forested areas, the savanna, swamps, & places liable to flooding. Road network shows which secondary roads are passable only during the dry season & highlights scenic routes. Other information

Includes:: railways, petrol stations, accommodation, hospitals, post offices, as well as places of interest. The map also

Includes:: small insets showing the surroundings of Yaound



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General road map with a large number of small villages & settlements. Relief shading indicates the terrain, showing forested areas, the savanna, swamps, & places liable to flooding. Road network shows which secondary roads are passable only during the dry season & highlights scenic routes. Other information

Includes:: railways, petrol stations, accommodation, hospitals, post offices, as well as places of interest. The map also

Includes:: small insets showing the surroundings of Yaoundé & Douala. Latitude & longitude are shown in the margins at intervals of 2 degrees & idicated by ticks on the map itself. The legend is in French & English.



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Indexed, double-sided map showing on one side Cameroon at 1:1, 500, 000 & on the reverse Gabon with Equatorial Guinea at 1:950, 000, with street plans of Yaounde, Douala & Libréville. Both maps have altitude colouring with spot heights & indicate wetlands, swamps & mangrove areas. Elevation in Cameroon is shown in feet, whilst in Gabon in metres. Road network

Includes:: unpaved roads & tracks & indicates locations of petrol supplies & border crossings. National parks & protected areas are highlighted & symbols show tourist accommodation & campsites, churches & missions, various places of interest, hospitals & medical facilities, etc. Each map is indexed & has latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 1º. Basic street plans are provided for Yaounde, Douala & Libréville. Equatorial Guinea is shown with Gabon at 1:950, 000, with Bioko Island as an inset at 1:500, 000.

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Cameroon in the Travel Guide series from Bradt; encompassing a comprehensive range of titles to destinations worldwide, with a particular focus on Africa, Central & South America. Bradt are one of the country’s leading independent publishers & have an ethos that focuses on responsible travel, in alliance with a philosophy of sustainability; both in the destinations the guides cover but also in encouraging tourists to limit the impact they have on the local environment. Bradt guides have a reputation for appealing to more independent travelers & often cover destinations that are not available from other publishers. Each guide opens with two comprehensive chapters on Background & Practical Information, covering details of the country’s geography, culture, natural history, government & politics, economy, people, language, religion, education & culture. Important practical advice

Includes:: when to visit, highlights, suggested itineraries, tour operators, red tape, embassies & consulates, getting there & away, health, safety, what to take, money, budgeting, getting around, accommodation, eating & drinking, public holidays, shopping, arts & entertainment, media & communications, business, travel culture & cultural etiquette. Individual sections are organized geographically by region & typically open with information on practicalities & orientation, before focusing on what to see & where to go. Information on what to see, where to stay, where to eat & how to find your way around is provided, with a range of budgets catered for. Simple black & white maps locate key visitor sites & places of accommodation. Bradt Travel Guides include appendices that provide an in-depth introduction to the language of each country, a glossary of terms & a listing of books & internet resources providing further information on the destination.

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The new edition of Cameroon features every aspect of travel in the little-known west African country. Cameroon offers 'pygmy' hunting camps deep in the rainforest, Arabic-speaking trading towns, ancient tribal kingdoms, mountain scenery, & fabulous beaches. Its varied population bears Muslim, Christian, British & French influences & although officially bilingual, around 160 different African dialects are spoken. Wildlife watching is a prime reason for visiting this corner of West Africa: this book incorporates a useful field guide to the main species of animals in Cameroon, recommendations on birding from experts & the best habitats to be found in the reserves, national parks & conservation areas. ...

The very stuff of travel writing. Trekking through the bush on a horse called Egbert, eating repulsive local delicacies, getting lost, falling ill, heat, storms & unplanned detours. Murphy & her teenage daughter`s journey is written up with sympathy, wit & perception. ...

The Bear Trail, Camí de l`Óssa, a circular hiking route in Andorra on a contoured & GPS compatible map at 1:15, 000 from Editorial Piolet, with eight additional recommended walks from Encamp. The map has contours at 10m intervals enhanced by bold relief shading. The overprint also indicates other waymarked paths, hotels, campsites, mountain refuges, various places of interest, locations for various recreational activities (ski, horse riding, climbing, canyoning), etc. Hiking maps in the Editorial Piolet series, unless indicated to the contrary in the individual description, have contours at 10m intervals, enhanced by relief shading and/or altitude colouring, & provide very detailed presentation of the terrain & local road network. An overprint highlights hiking routes, distinguishing between short local routes, longer PR paths & long-distance GR routes. Symbols mark campsites & mountain huts or refuges, various places of interest, climbing or other recreational areas, etc. Each title has a UTM grid. Map legend

Includes:: English. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link.

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A complete set of maps & town plans in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch & Polish make up this indispensible guidebook for spiritual seekers & travelers wishing to walk the way of Saint James. Covering the sacred route from St. Jean Pied de Port to Santiago, this portable book of maps makes the perfect companion for adventurers attempting to heed the spiritual calling. Revised & updated to offer the most recent information, this exploration is light enough to carry while walking long distances each day. The maps show the location of all pilgrim hostels en route, the distances between villages, & points of interest, as well as counter guides, alternative routes, & accommodations. ...