This is the third edition of the UK`s best selling guidebook
- Eastern Grit. Once again the book has been expanded with more coverage
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Climbing guide from the British Mountaineering Council, covering Froggatt to Black Rocks, some of the most popular climbs Derbyshire has to offer. The guide has an introduction to both the climbs & the history of the area, as well as basic emergency information a climber may need. The climbs themselves are arranged by route, with an overview map every few climbs marking where the climbs are in a certain area, as you (ideally) make your way from Froggatt to the Black Rocks. There is a photograph of each rock face, with the recommended climbing route overprinted. At the end of each section a small list depicting the history of the area’s ascents is also included. ...

Cloth-backed reproduction of a beautiful map of the Eastern Hemisphere in the third quarter of the 19th century with cartography which will appeal instantly to all who love browsing through old atlases. The original map was drawn by Stanford’s Geographical Establishment & “published under the direction of the Committee of General Literature & Education Appointed by The Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge & of the National Society”. Individual countries are presented in gentle pastel hues typical of h&-coloured maps, with their borders outlined in stronger colours. The publication date of 1877 gives us Europe of large imperial states, much of Asia as we know it, but Africa still in the early stages colonization with its interior largely unexplored. Hachures are used to show the mountain ranges & many other features of contemporary cartography are included: ocean currents & trade winds, surrounding frames showing the tropical zones & the position of the sun, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 10° intervals. Additional panels show the continents as viewed from the two poles, plus five of those particularly loved features of mid & late 19th century atlases
- vertical cross-sections with elevations across the continents. Each individual map in this cloth-backed version is sold folded in a colourful case covered with a unique design marbled paper – no two cases are identical.PLEASE NOTE: a wall map version of this title is available as part of the “ Stanfords Classics Collection of Historical Reproductions”. To see the full list of other titles in this fascinating series from the Old Folding Maps please click on the series link.
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Shortlisted for a 2018 Edward Stanford Travel Writing Award. Levison Wood was only 22 when he decided to hitch-hike from England to India through Russia, Iran, Afghanistan & Pakistan, but he wasn`t the conventional follower of the hippy trail. A fascination with the deeds of the early explorers, a history degree in the bag, an army career already planned & a shoestring budget of GBP750
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- he was determined to find out more about the countries of the Caucasus & beyond
- & meet the people who lived & worked there. ` Eastern Horizons` is a true traveller`s tale in the tradition of the best of the genre, populated by a cast of eccentric characters; from mujahideen fighters to the Russian mafia. Along the way he meets some people who showed great hospitality, while others would rather have murdered him... This book confirms that Levison Wood, Winner of the 2016 Edward Stanford Adventure Travel Book Of The Year Award, has indeed `breathed new life into adventure travel ` (Michael Palin)


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Shortlisted for a 2018 Edward Stanford Travel Writing Award. Levison Wood was only 22 when he decided to hitch-hike from England to India through Russia, Iran, Afghanistan & Pakistan, but he wasn`t the conventional follower of the hippy trail. A fascination with the deeds of the early explorers, a history degree in the bag, an army career already planned & a shoestring budget of GBP750
- including for the flight home
- he was determined to find out more about the countries of the Caucasus & beyond
- & meet the people who lived & worked there.EASTERN HORIZONS is a true traveller`s tale in the tradition of the best of the genre, populated by a cast of eccentric characters; from mujahideen fighters to the Russian mafia. Along the way he meets some people who showed great hospitality, while others would rather have murdered him... This book confirms that Levison Wood, Winner of the 2016 Edward Stanford Adventure Travel Book Of The Year Award, has indeed `breathed new life into adventure travel ` (Michael Palin)


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Eastern Nepal Rafting & Kayaking Map at 1:500, 000 from the Nepa Maps (Himalayan Map House) designed to present the country’s river network classified according to the suitability for white water rafting & kayaking, with water volume profiles, etc. This title is part of a series covering Nepal on three maps showing the river network graded into five classes. Additional panels list rivers with rafting & kayaking summaries, providing stretch-by stretch information about class, volume, scenery, number of days, etc. Also provided are month-by-month profiles of high & low water ratios. The maps have relief shading to show Nepal’s topography & present the country’s network of roads & tracks, with symbols highlighting locations of local airports, campsites & other tourist accommodation, various places of interest, etc. The maps are indexed & have latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 30’. All the information is in English. ...

Eastern Pomerania at 1:200, 000 from Höfer Verlag in a series of road maps of areas which used to be part of Germany or the Austro-Hungarian Empire, showing both current & the old German place names. In many places former settlements which now no longer exist are also named. Present road & rail networks are supplemented by historical information, e.g. former railway lines. There is no relief detail apart from spot heights. Forests, nature reserves, national park boundaries & locations of interest are marked, & symbols indicate campsites, historical sites, etc. The maps have no geographical coordinates. * Map legend

Includes:: English.* As the maps have dual place names, the print is rather small, but each title comes with a special magnifying lens attached to the map cover. Also included is a booklet with separate, cross-referenced indexes for each set of names & a street plan of the central part of the area’s main city, showing both old & current street layout.* In this title:* a street plan of central Gdansk/ Danzig.

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Eastern Provence in the Sunflower Landscapes guide series; exploring the best walking & touring possibilities in the region or area. Detailed information about touring by hired car or public transport, as well as on foot, is provided, helping walkers to navigate & plan day-trips. Shorter strolls are also included as an alternative for each main route for those seeking more leisurely days out. The guide is structured in two main parts – Touring & Walking – that explore each route with detailed references to public transport & car directions to make each walk more accessible. Suggested car-touring routes of the area are also included. Each describes a route by car with suggestions for stop-off places & things to see on the way, including any picnicking sites. Fifteen suggestions for the best picnic stops are included at the start of the book & these are cross-referenced with the fold-out map & walk descriptions. The ‘ Walking’ section

Includes:: fifteen recommended walks, many of which are circular tours. A detailed introduction provides information on waymarking & maps, what to take, weather & where to stay. Each walk begins with information about distance, difficulty grading, waymarking, how to get there, suggested clothing & equipment, language hints & shorter & alternative routes to the main walk. An appendice provides useful guidance on local transport. Colour photographs & Ordnance Survey extracts accompany each route.

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An amalgamation of many cultures, the Eastern Pyrenees is a fantastic region to visit. From towering mountainscapes in Aragon, to the exotic buzz of Perpignan, to the proud Catalan capital, Barcelona; the Eastern Pyrenees truly offer something for everyone. Footprint Focus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating & entertainment to ensure that your trip

Includes:: the best of this vibrant region of Europe. Essentials section with useful advice on getting to & around the Eastern Pyrenees. Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep & play.

Includes:: information on tour operators & activities, from hot-air balloon rides to astounding architecture. Detailed maps for the key destinations in the Eastern Pyrenees. Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, Footprint Focus Eastern Pyrenees (
Includes: Barcelona & Perpignan) provides concise & comprehensive coverage of one of Europe's most dynamic regions.




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Eastern Rhodope Mountains on a detailed road map at 1:120, 000 from Domino with a street plan of Zlatograd, brief descriptions of 87 places of interest, plus on the reverse plans of the archaeological remains at Perperikon & Tatul. On one side is a detailed road map of the eastern part of the Rhodope Mountain along the Greek border. Coverage extends from Zlatagrad in the south-west to Svilengrad in the north-eastern corner. Topography is shown by contours at 50m intervals with faint relief shading & spot heights, plus colouring for forested areas. Boundaries of protected areas are indicated. All place names apart from selected towns plus locations cross-referenced to the descriptions are given in Cyrillic alphabet only. Road network

Includes:: dirt roads or tracks & selected local paths. Railway lines are shown with stations & stops. Various places of interest are highlighted by small drawings and/or cross-referenced to English language descriptions next to the map. The map has no geographical coordinates or an index. Map legend

Includes:: English. Also provided is a street plan of Zlatograd with a brief description of its sites & a Bulgarian only legend. The whole of the reverse side is taken up by 3-D drawings of the archaeological remains at Perperikon & Tatul, with bilingual notes.



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