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Egypt

Egypt Baedeker is divided into four main categories - background, practicalities, tours and A-Z of sites. The guide is introduced by a double spread of sightseeing highlights and special Baedeker best tips. The background section provides facts, history and cultural information on the destination, whilst summary introductions to things such as language, accommodation, transport, food and drink are found in the practicalities chapter. A selection of tours is given to take in a variety of places of interest and an approximate duration is usefully indicated for each itinerary. The major section of the book deals with a substantial and detailed A-Z of sites. The A-Z listing comes with 3-d pull outs of selected destinations and some printed building plans of historic sites and museums to
help orientate the visitor. The guide has a large amount of colour illustrations, comes with a free map showing key transport information and places of interest and is produced in a protective plastic jacket.
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Egypt Baedeker is divided into four main categories
- background, practicalities, tours & A-Z of sites. The guide is introduced by a double spread of sightseeing highlights & special Baedeker best tips. The background section provides facts, history & cultural information on the destination, whilst summary introductions to things such as language, accommodation, transport, food & drink are found in the practicalities chapter. A selection of tours is given to take in a variety of places of interest & an approximate duration is usefully indicated for each itinerary. The major section of the book deals with a substantial & detailed A-Z of sites. The A-Z listing comes with 3-d pull outs of selected destinations & some printed building plans of historic sites & museums to help orientate the visitor. The guide has a large amount of colour illustrations, comes with a free map showing key transport information & places of interest & is produced in a protective plastic jacket.

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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