The stories in this collection nearly all take place in & around the mountain hollows of West Virginia: a world of cock-fighting, coal-mining, deer-stalking, sex, depression, drinking & death. ” It would be easy to allow his one collection of stories to be buried under the landslide of books published every year. But it`s worth doing a little excavating to dig it up. The past few years have seen late-in-the-day & posthumous revivals of interest in writers such... John Williams. Get out your pickaxes”. (New Yorker). ...

Trimdon Grange in 1914 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 two villages, Trimdon Grange, near the centre of the map & much of Trimdon Colliery about half a mile away. Features include Trimdon Grange Colliery, old quarries, Trimdon Colliery (disused), the Ferryhill & East Hartlepool railway, Trimdon station, Deaf Hill, St Paul`s church, etc. The villages are shown in detail, with railway tracks, houses & outhouses. On the reverse is an 1894 directory of Trimdon. 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. ...

Tring in 1897 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 town itself is in the top half of the map & features there include the parish church, Dunsley Cottage, The Mansion, malthouses, Home Farm, Elm House, Church House, Parsonagebottom Farm, Okeford, Frogmore, High Street, cattle market, King Street, Western Road, etc. Coverage extends south to much of Tring Park, & westward to the cemetery & West Leith. Please note that the station is not on the map. A directory of Tring in 1899 is included on the reverse. 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. ...

Trinidad & Tobago in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

Trinidad & Tobago in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ‘time-out’, travelling & communicating. There is also a separate chapter for business travelers, with important information on subjects such as business culture, meetings & making appointments. A Further Reading section also offers a list of recommended other history, travel literature & language titles available on the country. ...

Tobago & Trinidad at 1:150, 000 indexed, clear road map from ITMB with additional topographic & tourist information. Road networks include motorways, primary & secondary roads & tracks, with intermediate distances in kilometres on expressways, main & secondary roads. Symbols clearly indicate petrol stations & airports; railways & ferry routes are shown. Topography is represented by altitude colouring & graphics indicate rivers, marshes, coral reef, caves, volcanoes, etc. Spot heights are marked & mountain ranges named. Symbols mark locations of various places of interest including camping sites, nature reserves, botanical gardens, zoos, archeologically sites, golf courses, beach & diving spots, ports, etc. Administrative boundaries are marked & provinces named. The map is indexed & annotated with historical & tourist information of places of interest. Latitude & longitude line are drawn at intervals of 5’. ...

This captivating photographic narrative is structured along four major themes of the islands` existence: the colourful, hot, & heady annual celebration of the carnival; the people & their forging of new identities with which to meet present & future challenges; & the islands unique display of land & the water environments, which give rise to an exuberant & exciting flora & fauna in a wide variety of habitats. The stunning photographs are complemented by a valuable introduction to the islands` history, answering such questions as why Caribbean Carnival began in Trinidad & not on other Caribbean islands, & why Latvians hold nostalgic conferences in Tobago. ...

Trinidad & Tobago offer a fantastically cosmopolitan mix of cultures. From dancing to calypsoes at the Trinidad carnival to relaxing in one of Tobago`s glorious bays, they make a fascinating travel destination. Footprint`s Handbook provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating & entertainment to ensure that your trip

Includes:: the best of these diverse islands. * Essentials section with useful advice on getting to & around Trinidad & Tobago. * Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep & play. *

Includes:: information on tour operators & activities, from spotting wildlife in the wetlands to snorkelling in clear, coral-filled waters. * Detailed maps for Trinidad & Tobago. * Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, Footprint`s Trinidad & Tobago Handbook provides concise & comprehensive coverage of one of the Caribbean`s most varied regions.



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Trinidad & Tobago offer a fantastically cosmopolitan mix of cultures. From dancing the calypso at the Trinidad carnival to relaxing in one of Tobago's glorious bays, they make a fascinating travel destination. Footprint Focus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating & entertainment to ensure that your trip

Includes:: the best of these diverse islands. Essentials section with useful advice on getting to & around Trinidad & Tobago. Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep & play.

Includes:: information on tour operators & activities, from spotting wildlife in the wetlands to snorkelling in clear, coral-filled waters. Detailed maps for Trinidad & Tobago. Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, Footprint Focus Trinidad & Tobago provides concise & comprehensive coverage of one of the Caribbean's most varied regions.



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