Updated edition of the lavishly-illustrated insight into the unique & little-known Caribbean nation of Guyana. Known as the Land of Many Waters, Guyana is located on the north-eastern shoulder of South America. It occupies an area slightly smaller than the UK & is the continent`s only English-speaking nation. With a majority population
- almost equally
- of both African & Indian heritage, Guyanese society has been influenced by many traditions & customs & is, today, the quintessential Caribbean nation.

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Guyana, Suriname & French Guiana at 1:1, 850, 000on an indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map with topographic & tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. The whole of Guyana is on one side, with Suriname & French Guiana on the reverse; disputed border areas are clearly marked. Light altitude colouring with names of mountain ranges & peaks, plus spot heights, presents the topography. National parks & other protected area are highlighted. Road network

Includes:: unpaved, seasonal tracks. Distances are marked on main & secondary roads. & locations of petrol stations & border crossings are indicated. Symbols show various place of interest, including UNESCO World Heritage sites, beaches, etc. Also shown are internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. The map has a grid with latitude & longitude at intervals of 1º & an index of localities which lists national parks & nature reserves separately. Map legend

Includes:: English. ” World Mapping Project” is an extensive series of maps at varying scales, aiming to provide coverage of countries & regions worldwide using clear, well presented cartography with both topographic & tourist information.



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This very early French map shows the northern coast of what is now South America from Margarita Island (Venezuela) eastwards to the mouth of the Amazon River. Of particular interest are the large lakes marked on the map which do not actually exist! Despite this imaginative approach to map drawing this is a beautiful map with pictorial representations of highland areas & many rivers named. Latitude & longitude scales are marked in the borders. Orginally entitled Partie de Terre Ferme ou sont Guiane et Caribane. Reproduced on heavyweight, parchment effect paper, with a generous border area. Paper

Size: 59.2 x 46 cm (23 3/8 x 18 1/8 inches) Map

Size: 54 x 40.5 cm (21 1/4 x 15 7/8 inches)



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Guyana in the Travel Guide series from Bradt; encompassing a comprehensive range of titles to destinations worldwide, with a particular focus on Africa, Central & South America. Bradt are one of the country’s leading independent publishers & have an ethos that focuses on responsible travel, in alliance with a philosophy of sustainability; both in the destinations the guides cover but also in encouraging tourists to limit the impact they have on the local environment. Bradt guides have a reputation for appealing to more independent travelers & often cover destinations that are not available from other publishers. Each guide opens with two comprehensive chapters on Background & Practical Information, covering details of the country’s geography, culture, natural history, government & politics, economy, people, language, religion, education & culture. Important practical advice

Includes:: when to visit, highlights, suggested itineraries, tour operators, red tape, embassies & consulates, getting there & away, health, safety, what to take, money, budgeting, getting around, accommodation, eating & drinking, public holidays, shopping, arts & entertainment, media & communications, business, travel culture & cultural etiquette. Individual sections are organized geographically by region & typically open with information on practicalities & orientation, before focusing on what to see & where to go. Information on what to see, where to stay, where to eat & how to find your way around is provided, with a range of budgets catered for. Simple black & white maps locate key visitor sites & places of accommodation. Bradt Travel Guides include appendices that provide an in-depth introduction to the language of each country, a glossary of terms & a listing of books & internet resources providing further information on the destination.

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Guyana, Guyane & Suriname in the Footprint Focus Guides, which are targeted at cities, regions & countries worldwide that have no, or very limited, coverage from other publishers. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint Focus guides all have the same layout. Smaller than their sister Handbooks, the Focus guides are intended to streamline the information contained so that you have more of what you need, without losing Footprint’s signature unrestrictive editorial style that gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. An introductory section introduces the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Essentially a condensed, straight-to-the-point version of their Handbook series. “ Sets the pace for all the rest to follow” Michael Palin ...

Guyana with on the reverse Surinam & French Guiana, all shown at 1:850, 000 & indexed, with street plans of central Georgetown, Paramaribo, Cayenne & Kputpu. Altitude colouring with spot heights in feet indicates the region’s topography, with graphics showing swamps/mangrove areas & rapids on rivers. National parks & other protected areas, as well as Amerindian Reserves & disputed border areas are highlighted. Road network indicates, mainly in Guyana, road names &

Includes:: selected local tracks. Local airfields are marked. The map also shows internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces/districts. Symbols indicate various places of interest, including locations with tourist accommodation, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° & each side has a separate index. Street plans show tourist accommodation & places of interest. Another inset shows the Illes du Salut (Salvation Islands) at 1:35, 000, including the infamous Devil’s Isl&.

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Banish the baked beans, bin the bangers
- & fill up on delicious, freshly made meals on your camping trip. Guyrope Gourmet:
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Slick, upbeat & funny, these stories inspired the popular musical & film Guys & Dolls. ` Of all the high players this country ever sees, there is no doubt but that the guy they call the Sky is the highest. He will bet all he has, & nobody can bet any more than this`. ...

This unique cushion from the National Railway Museum features a reproduction of the travel artwork produced for Great Western Railway to promote rail travel to Cornwall. This cushion is made with a super soft faux & machine washable suede & comes complete with the cushion pad. The print had been created using archival inks to get the brightest, saturated finish possible, which will bring life & style to any room setting. Fully machine washable at 30c ...

This unique cushion from the National Railway Museum features a reproduction of the travel artwork produced for Great Western Railway to promote rail travel to Wales. The poster shows a view of Cader Idris & Afon Mawddach. This cushion is made with a super soft faux & machine washable suede & comes complete with the cushion pad. The print had been created using archival inks to get the brightest, saturated finish possible, which will bring life & style to any room setting. Fully machine washable at 30c ...