You may be surprised by just how much history & culture you can experience in just one or two drives through Ohio. Expert travel author & photographer Matt Forster takes you to places you wouldn`t guess existed in the Buckeye State, like the Lake Erie Isles-a vacationer`s paradise virtually unheard of outside of a few local counties. Head to the Hocking Hills to see waterfalls & gorges along the rivers or visit the vibrant college town of Athens. Want a longer trip? Travel cross-state on the Old National Road or discover local glassmakers still plying their trade in the Western Reserve, where glassmaking history goes way back. Explore Amish country; Native American mounds; the Underground Railroad; Chillicothe; still full of stately mansions; & so much more. With easy-to-follow maps & directions, Backroads & Byways of Ohio will guide you throughout your entire journey & help you make it one to remember. ...

From the rustic charm of the Hill Country to the mountains, deserts, & stunning sunsets of West Texas, the plains & canyons ...

Visit the vast open lands & widely varied terrain of Utah. These routes are some of the most interesting, beautiful, visually diverse, & historically & culturally relevant sections of road & points of interest in this great state. Tall mountain peaks, broad valleys, high plains, many varieties of desert-Utah`s landscapes are as dynamic as its recreation options. Back in a new edition, with a gorgeous new design, Backroads & Byways of Utah has even more to offer. Whether you`re interested in the cosmopolitan views of Salt Lake City, the quiet & serene Deer Creek Reservoir, or the lush vistas of Little Cottonwood Canyon, this guide will help you see Utah in a whole new light. With itineraries appropriate for visits of differing durations & in different seasons, tips for comfortable accommodations, great food, & good shopping too, look to Backroads & Byways for the most interesting & diverse short trips available. ...

Explore the wide open spaces of Arizona with this guide to roads less traveled & awe-inspiring sights less seen. Backroads of Arizona guides you into the heart of Arizona`s sun-shiny beauty & fascinating history. In this thoroughly updated edition, you`ll find twenty-five driving tours & adventures that take you off the beaten path to stunning landscapes & breathtakingly beautiful vistas. Marvel at the multicolored hues of the Painted Desert & the jaw-dropping majesty of the snowcapped San Francisco Peaks. Wander into a sky-high forest of regal ponderosa pines & quaking aspens near Flagstaff, scan the deep blue waters of Lake Havasu on the western border, & feel dwarfed by the incredible Grand Canyon. With scenic drives in all corners of the state, Backroads of Arizona offers insight into Arizona`s rich history, from the Spanish conquistadors seeking the legendary cities of gold to the Wild West shootout at Tombstone`s OK Corral. Thanks to the maps & directions to the Grand Canyon State`s unique scenic, historic, & cultural attractions, you can explore prehistoric cliff dwellings, hike to see a mountainside of cacti in bloom, or get your kicks on Route 66. This second edition

Includes:: new routes along timeless roads, with fresh images & pithy stories of what can be found along the way. Discover something off the beaten path, & make memories you`ll never forget.

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From the sandy shores of Cape Cod to the distinct ridges of Vermont`s Mount Mansfield; from Connecticut`s Quiet Corner to the Kancamagus Highway through the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire; & from tiny Lubec, Maine, at the ” Beginning of America, ” to the ” Graveyard of the Atlantic” at Point Judith, Rhode Isl&, thirty of New England`s most varied & vibrant attractions are presented here, inviting you to explore them. Backroads of New Engl&-written & photographed by local experts-takes you on routes that lead to the region`s most secluded & overlooked natural areas & sites that capture New England`s colorful history. Whether you`re planning a day trip, looking for unusual destinations, or simply wanting to learn more about the locale, Backroads of New England will lead you deep into the soul of New Engl&-beyond the bustling cities & common tourist attractions. ...

This reproduction of the Bacon's Up to date Map of London published in 1902 shows the city as it expanded at that time, from Hammersmith to the west to Limehouse to the east. Tube & train lines are marked, the then developing docks, prominent buildings & workhouses & factories are all highlighted. The map comes in a paper folder which

Includes:: a reproduction of the original booklet accompanying the map.

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This is an elegant reproduction of the Bacon's Up to date Map of London published in 1902 shows the city as it expanded at that time, from Hammersmith to the west to Limehouse to the east. Tube & train lines are marked, the then developing docks, prominent buildings & workhouses & factories are all highlighted. The map comes in a dark blue hardback folder with the title in gold block lettering. It

Includes:: a reproduction of the original booklet accompanying the map.

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Bacup in 1909 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. 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. In this title: the map covers the Rossendale town of Bacup, with the town centre on the eastern side of the map. Coverage then stretches westward to Pilling Barn Lane, & from Rockliffe Road northward to Broad Clough. Features include Forest Mill, Huttock Top, Stacksteads Colliery with tramways, St John's church, Lane Head, Market Hall, Tong Mill, Bacup Mill, Holmes Mills, Meadows Mill, Old Meadows Colliery with tramway, Maden Recreation Ground etc. Extracts from a directory are on the reverse: the commercial entries A-C. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25 ...

Bacup in 1909 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 Rossendale town of Bacup, with the town centre on the eastern side of the map. Coverage then stretches westward to Pilling Barn Lane, & from Rockliffe Road northward to Broad Clough. Features include Forest Mill, Huttock Top, Stacksteads Colliery with tramways, St John`s church, Lane Head, Market Hall, Tong Mill, Bacup Mill, Holmes Mills, Meadows Mill, Old Meadows Colliery with tramway, Maden Recreation Ground, etc. Extracts from a directory are on the reverse: the commercial entries A toC. 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. ...

Hello. My name is Bill & I`m a bad beekeeper. A really bad beekeeper.` So begins Bill Turnbull`s charming & often hilarious account of how he stumbled into the world of beekeeping (sometimes literally). Despite many setbacks
- including being stung (twice) on his first day of training
- beekeeping somehow taught Bill a great deal about himself, & the world around him. The Bad Beekeeper`s Club also highlights the very real threats to Britain`s bee population. One in every three tablespoons of food derives directly from the pollinating process of the humble bumble bee. But hives are collapsing at an accelerating rate with significant environmental consequences. Fascinating & extremely funny, The Bad Beekeeper`s Club is a universally appealing story about a very singular passion.

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