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 ...

Three Caribbean states sitting on the edge of South America, the Guianas are an intriguing combination of Calypso & palm trees, Dutch place names, Hindu temples, French cafes, & Amerindian rainforest villages. Whether you`re exploring the canopy walkway in the Iwokrama jungle, spotting rare birds at the incredible Kaieteur Falls, enjoying a croissant in Cayenne or admiring the wooden colonial buildings of Paramaribo, Footprint`s Guyana, Guyane & Suriname Handbook covers all the top sights in this undiscovered region, plus tips for when you`re off the beaten track. * Practicalities section with essential advice on getting there & around. * Highlights map & inspirational colour section, so you know what not to miss. * Comprehensive listings including where to eat, sleep & relax
- whatever your budget. * Detailed street maps for Georgetown, Paramaribo & Cayenne. * Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Filled with inspiration & information, this concise Footprint Handbook will help you get the most out of the Guianas without weighing you down.
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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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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 ...

Part of the Ancient & Historic Wales series, this guidebook takes the reader on a tour of the history of Gwynedd. The 150 sites covered range from the monumental tombs of the first farmers to the circles & cairns of the Bronze Age, from the forts of the Roman army to the strongholds of the English King Edward 1, & from early Christian graves to Cistercian monasteries. It provides knowledge of the moors & mountains, the ruins of the tombs & castles of the great, & the evocative remains of more mundane homes & workplaces. One of the best methods of conservation is to awaken in people an awareness of the value of the ancient sites which enrich our landscape. This series of four regional guides to Wales aims to do so, by providing the reader with a tangible link with the past. ...

Gwynedd Pevsner Architectural Guide, in a series of publications begun with the express aim of providing up-to-date guides to the most significant buildings in every part of the country, suitable for both general reader & specialist. Each volume provides an introductory overview of the architecture of the area, followed by a descriptive gazetteer arranged alphabetically by place. Whilst cathedrals & their furnishings, great country houses & their parks form the grand set pieces, the books demonstrate the enjoyable diversity of architecture in the British Isles in accounts of rural churches & farmsteads, Victorian public buildings & industrial monuments. A continuing programme of publication keeps the series up-to-date with new information on older buildings & recent architecture while maintaining the tradition of Pevsner`s own succinct accounts. Each book has over 100 photographs, mostly specially commissioned, numerous maps & plans, a glossary & indexes. ...