Classic walking guide covering the western half of the Great Atlas Traverse. Starting at the western end of the Atlas Mountains & then travelling on to the Toubkal Massif, the Zat-Ourika massif & ending in the Central High Atlas. Sketch maps, black & white photographs & diagrams support detailed route descriptions. ...

Classic walking guide covering the eastern half of the Great Atlas Traverse. Starting at Ayt Bou Wgemmaz & going as far as Midelt across the Middle Atlas & Saghro chains. Sketch maps, black & white photographs & diagrams support detailed route descriptions. ...

Great Barr in 1901 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 part of Great Barr, including Great Barr Hall & Great Barr Park, stretching from Great Barr Hall southward to the Scott Arms Hotel, & from Queslett Farm westward to Wilderness Lane. Features include Red House & grounds, Highfield House, Fairyfield, Sundial Farm, Barrhill House, Holly Wood, etc. On the reverse is a directory of Great Barr in 1913. 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. ...

Australia's Great Barrier Reef in the Diving & Snorkeling series from Lonely Planet; exploring the diving opportunities in a range of popular international diving sites. Frank & informal in style, the guides offer practical advice to travelers on specific diving holidays or those wanting to dive or snorkel while away. The guides offer practical advice on a large number of diving sites in the region & are suitable for advanced divers & novices alike. Widely recognized for their reliability, each Lonely Planet Diving & Snorkeling guide has the same layout. Extensive introductory chapters cover facts about the region, including history, geography & language, practical guidance on what to bring, the rating system for dives & divers, ...

About this series: Contoured trekking maps detailing maintained & unmaintained trails. Visitor centres & campgrounds are marked with symbols. Advice for hikers & information about the park is printed around the edge of the map. Advice for hikers & information about the park is printed around the edge of the map. ...

Great Books of China offers concise introductions
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Great Bridge & Toll End 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. The map covers the Great Bridge & Toll End area, west of West Bromwich, east of Tipton. Other districts include Ocker Hill, Golds Hill, Golds Green, Harvills Hawthorn & part of Horseley Heath (in bottom left corner). Features include LNWR South Staffordshire Line with Great Bridge station, GWR Great Bridge Branch with station, Balls Hill Branch canal, Walsall Canal, Haines Branch Canal, Tame Valley Canal, Toll End Junction, Toll End Locks, Ryders Green Locks, Golds Green Slag Works, Swan Farm Brick Works, tramways, Great Bridge centre with Market Place, Horseley Colliery, Tipton Cemetery, Cotterill Farm Colliery (disused), old coal shafts, remains of old industry & coalfield, Moat Farm, St Martin`s church, etc. On the reverse is a Tipton & District Directory for 1901. 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. ...

Great Britain in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Great Britain boasts the historic & cultural wealth of three distinctive cultures: Engl&, Scotland & Wales, each with its own ethnic & linguistic roots, separate yet united under one royal crown. Britain is a land of historical treasures & social & industrial contrasts: coal mines & textile mills in the countryside, great parks & open places in the cities. ...

” Amazing & Extraordinary Facts about Great Britain” unearths the hidden legends, laws, landscapes, discoveries, adventures & locations that have shaped Britain`s compelling, & at times, tumultuous past. Explore how Britain was formed
- its geology & climate, the quirky characters & events of its history & the origin of British institutions, such as public schools, fish & chips & driving on the left hand side. Brief, accessible & entertaining pieces on a wide variety of subjects makes it the perfect book to dip in to. The amazing & extraordinary facts series presents interesting, surprising & little-known facts & stories about a wide range of topics which are guaranteed to inform, absorb & entertain in equal measure.
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