Frome in 1902 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. Frome was once a larger town than Bath but, like many Somerset towns, it went into decline in the early 19th century. One of its most interesting features is the Trinity area of working class housing, one of the finest such groups surviving from the 17th & 18th centuries. The map covers the centre & the area to the north-west, as far as Vallis Farm & Egford Bridges. Features include Broadway, Christchurch street, railway line, baths, Selwood Wagon Works, vinegar Works, Welshmill, Goulds Ground, Cottle`s Oak, Kissing Batch, Metallic Art Works, etc. On the reverse is an extract from Kelly`s Directory of Somerset. 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. ...

Take the guesswork out of vacation planning. Frommer`s hires only seasoned experts, in this case two renowned journalists who live full-time in Arizona. Their advice is savvy, dependable, & based not on one or two short trips to the state, but on a lifetime of exploration. They offer an up-to-date, detail- & tip-rich commentary on Arizona`s iconic sights, & will introduce you to restaurants, off-the-beaten-path attractions, nature spots, tours, bars, & shops, that few tourists know to visit. So whether you`re going to be rafting the Grand Canyon, hiking in Sedona, living the high life in Phoenix & Scottsdale, or walking in the path of Native American history, this is the book for you. Frommer`s Arizona & the Grand Canyon contains: * Dozens of stunning, full-color photos throughout * Helpful maps, including a fully-detachable fold-out map * Strategic itineraries, including for families & weeklong stays, so you can make the most of your time * Authentic experiences to help you appreciate this unique Southwestern culture, cuisine, historic sights & customs like a local * Candid reviews of the best restaurants, attractions, tours, shops, & experiences--and advice on the ones not worth your time & money * Accurate, up-to-date info on transportation, useful websites, costs, telephone numbers, & more * Budget-planning help with the lowdown on prices & ways to save money, whether you`re traveling on a shoestring or in the lap of luxury About Frommer`s: There`s a reason that Frommer`s has been the most trusted name in travel for more than sixty years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, & since then, we have published thousands of titles became a household name helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer`s. ...

Everything you need for a successful Australian vacation--in one intelligent guide. The Australian dollar has recently plunged in value against the U.S. dollar making Australia far more accessible than it has been in years. To keep up with the changes the new currency situation has brought about, we`ve turned once again to Lee Mylne. Based in Brisbane (the third most populous city in Australia), Mylne has been an Australian travel journalist for nearly all her working life. She has crisscrossed every state & territory of Australia by every means of transport, & she is a life member & past president of the Australian Society of Travel Writers. This guide is updated each year, concisely written (so it`s easy to carry) & printed in large, easy-to-read type 16 pages of vibrant photographs, plus dozens of photographs throughout the book Opinionated reviews of Australia`s best attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife venues & shops--everything you need to know, nothing you don`t Detailed local maps marked with hotels, restaurants, & attractions, plus a map of Sydney`s ferry system Expert tips & recommendations for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef, Tasmania, & the Red Centre including Uluru Reviews with exact pricing, so there`s never any guessing, using the Frommer`s star rating system Suggested itineraries, including for families & for one-week visits Smart advice on how to scuba dive, avoiding dangerous animals, dodging crowds, renting a car, money-saving packages, & more A rich section on the history of Australia, including detailed context on Aboriginal issues & tips on cultural sensitivity A handy pull-out, indexed map of Australia ideal for in-depth trip planning There`s a reason that Frommer`s has been the most trusted name in travel for more than sixty years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, & since then, we have published thousands of titles became a household name helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer`s. ...

Banff National Park, in the Canadian Rockies, receives nearly six million visitors a year. It is the most heavily-visited national park in Canada, & rightly so
- it`s filled with ravishing sights. Packed with color photos, this bestselling guide offers itineraries that show you how to see the best of Banff & the Canadian Rockies in a short time
- with bulleted maps that lead the way from sight to sight. Featuring a full range of area & thematic tours, plus dining, lodging, shopping, nightlife, & practical visitor info, Frommer`s Banff & the Canadian Rockies day by day is the only guide that helps travelers organize their time to get the most out of a trip. Inside this book you`ll find: -Full color throughout with hundreds of photos & dozens of maps -Sample one- to three-day itineraries that include The Best Hiking, Banff for Photographers, Glaciers & Wildlife, Banff with Kids, & more -Star ratings for all hotels, restaurants, & attractions clue readers in on great finds & values -Exact pricing so there`s never any guessing -Tear-resistant foldout map in a handy, re-closable plastic wallet Christie Pashby, author of this edition & of many previous editions of Frommer`s guidebooks to the Canadian Rockies, lives in Alberta, Canada, & has spent years exploring the Canadian Rockies. She holds a BA from Mc Gill University & a Bachelor of Journalism degree from the University of King`s College. In addition to writing countless travel guides to Canada, Pashby is a part-time employee of the respected Banff Mountain Film Festival. & she is the mother to an active toddler who loves to hike, ski & bike as much as her parents. Frommer`s is proud to be publishing this definitive guide to the great Rockies of Canada, & to the hotels, restaurants, shops & other attractions that make this area such an exciting choice for vacationing.

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Giant, sprawling Bangkok, the most heavily-visited city on earth, is a treasure trove of palaces, museums & Buddhist shrines, superb shopping (for every conceivable product & gift), famous hotels & outstanding restaurants & street food. Combining maps, photos & detailed itineraries this guide will help visitors plan their time in the most efficient, smart & fun ways possible. The book

Includes:: chapters on the best of Bangkok in one, two, or three days, thematic, self-guided tours for every interest, schedule, & taste, walking tours of the city`s best-loved neighborhoods, hundreds of evocative photos, bulleted maps that show you how to get from place to place, candid, opinionated hotel, restaurant, shopping, & nightlife reviews for all budgets.A tear-resistant foldout map is enclosed in a handy plastic wallet that you can also use for tickets & souvenirs.

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Frommer`s has amassed a loyal following of millions who have successfully used its guides for more than 60 years. Arthur & Pauline Frommer are a publicity-making machine. Between writing syndicated newspaper columns, blogs, weekly radio shows & constant public appearances, Arthur writes introductions to many of the guides, while Pauline oversees the line as Editorial Director & author of the two best-selling guides to New York City. Frommer`s authors are noted journalists, known for providing high-quality research & reliable, yet opinionated colorful reviews. Most of the authors live in the area they cover to ensure that the books lead travelers on the most authentic journeys possible. Because they are ”embedded” in these locations, they also are able to turn up money-saving advice, for travel in all price ranges that many other guidebook series miss. Reviews include websites, closest public transportation, hours & exact pricing Most books feature a detachable map All new Frommer guidebooks are set in 10 pt. type, larger than most other guides Frommers.com is consistently named one of the top 10 travel sites & has over 14 million page views monthly. The guides are featured & link to key retailers & Indie Bound for fulfillment. ...

Copenhagen, sometimes referred to as a ”fairytale place”, is surely among the most delightful cities of Europe. The home of Hans Christian Anderson, & the location of the world-famous ” Tivoli Gardens”, which so inspired Walt Disney, it is one of the most heavily-visited destinations on the continent, attracting many millions of visitors each year. With this handy, pocket-sized, & thoroughly revised guidebook in h&, travelers will be able to organize their time in the smartest manner possible. The book contains:
- Full color throughout with hundreds of photos & dozens of maps
- Sample one-, two & three-day itineraries & thematic itineraries for families, art & architecture lovers & those in search of ”royal Copenhagen” or Hans Christian Anderson sights.
- Neighborhood walks & rewarding day trips from the city
- Star ratings for all hotels, restaurants, & attractions that steer readers to the city`s best finds
- Exact pricing so there`s never any guessing
- Tear-resistant foldout map in a handy, re-closable plastic wallet & bulleted maps throughout that lead the read through the city. To do all this, we have called upon the considerable talents of Chris Peacock, who lives in Copenhagen & has written extensively about all things Scandinavian. Chris has more than a decade of experience in travel journalism & is a former contributing editor for National Geographic Traveller & ABTA Magazine in the UK. In addition to being responsible for our Copenhagen Day by Day, he produces numerous articles & reviews of Scandinavian travel for leading newspapers, magazines & websites.





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For a relatively small country, Costa Rica has an unusually diverse range of eco-systems to explore & adventurous activities to try. You`ll visit rugged wilderness preserves & sleepy beach towns, spectacular orchid gardens & mineral hot springs at the foot of a recently-active volcano. There are adventures here for all ages & abilities: swooping from treetop platform to treetop platform on a canopy tour, taking a dip in a jungle swimming hole, spotting playful spider monkeys as you hike through lush foliage, windsurfing on Lake Arenal, or watching endangered sea turtles nest on the beach. This highly opinionated book, by one of Costa Rica`s top journalists (Karl Kahler, the Travel Editor of the country`s English-language newspaper, The Tico Times), will help you sort through all the options, so you can tailor a vacation that`s right for you. The book is:
- Completely updated every year & printed in large, easy-to-read type
- Full-color throughout, with a free foldout map; a chapter on helpful Spanish phrases & terms; & a wildlife chapter with photos to help you identify all of the unique, colorful creatures, plants & eco-systems you`ll be seeing.- Precise about pricing, with dollar amounts listed for all nature lodges, B&B`s, restaurants, tours & shops so there aren`t any nasty surprises.
- Packed with straight-shooting, savvy reviews, which will introduce you to the country`s best hotels, eco-lodges, restaurants, adventure outfitters & shops-in all price ranges, from budget to luxury.


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Costa Rica is the unchallenged star of Central American tourism, a nation that has respected & protected its environment & thus kept it inviting & memorable. The 500-some-odd pages of Frommer`s Costa Rica 2016 are illustrated with colourful maps & photographs. In the back of the book is a valuable glossary of the top Spanish phrases tourists will need & use in Costa Rica. ...

The Countries, Regions & Cities guide series from Frommer’s, one of America’s leading travel publishers, explore a comprehensive range of international destinations & are particularly strong on American cities & regions, offering coverage that is often otherwise unavailable from other publishers. Stylistically, Frommer’s editorial style is strongly American in tone & focus, often offering insights & observations with an American audience in mind. However, each of the guides in the series is comprehensive in the information & coverage that is covered & Frommer’s increasingly cover destinations further afield internationally, in addition to their expertise in the American market & comprehensive set of US guides. Each guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series is structured in a similar format, depending on the destination, allowing readers to locate the information they need efficiently while travelling on the road. An introductory chapter helps readers plan their trip, including information on when to go, money & costs, travel insurance, health & safety, sustainable tourism, staying connected, getting around, a special-interest holiday-planner & tips on finding accommodation. Individual sections are arranged geographically by city, region, or area & are subsequently divided into the principal neighbourhoods or regions of the city or country. There is extensive information on getting there & around, special events & festivals, what to see & do, shopping opportunities, accommodation (arranged by price), basic street overviews, where to eat, entertainment & nightlife. Extensive appendices include the ‘best of the rest’, (featuring destinations not included in the main part of the guide), local tourism offices & useful telephone numbers & websites. There is also a dedicated section for international visitors (reflecting the American editorial style) with information on passports, visas, customs, insurance, money, safety, getting there & around, business hours, drinking laws, electricity, embassies & consulates, emergencies, holidays, legal aid, mail, taxes, telephones, time. tipping & toilets. ...