Galapagos Islands in the Odyssey Guides series; aimed at travellers particularly interested in the culture & history of their destination; the guides focus on the atmosphere, customs, & distinctive character of a country, region or city. As the only English language publisher based in China, Odyssey Guides specialize in Asian destinations, relying on the expertise of local writers. This gives readers more of an insider ...

A map from ITMB conveniently combining coverage of the Galapagos Islands with street plans of Quito & Guayaquil plus road maps of the environs of both cities for those who wish to explore them on their way to or from the archipelago. On one side is a map at 1:380, 000 of the Galapagos Islands with bold altitude colouring & contours at 50m intervals providing a vivid picture of their topography. Various peaks & other topographic features are named. Numerous locations across the whole archipelago are cross-referenced to photos & brief descriptions of the islands’ 13 most interesting animals & birds. The map shows ferry connections between the islands, access by air, & locations with tourist accommodation & other facilities. On the reverse is a large, indexed street plan of Quito at 1:12, 500, orientated with the west at the top to provide a convenient coverage from the airport to the districts south of the Old City. Public transport options of El Trolle, Eco-Via & Metrobus-Q are very clearly marked, with the whole network also presented on a separate diagram. The plan also shows streets with or connected by stairways, providing a very useful indication of the city’s topography for those exploring the capital on foot. For drives main traffic arteries are highlighted, with clear presentation of access onto expressways, plus locations of petrol stations & car parks. Numerous places of interest are highlighted, including selected hotels, embassies, etc. Smaller panels on both sides present: a street plan of central Guayaquil at 1:10, 000 with cartography similar to the plan of Quito; the Guayaquil region at 1:100, 000; plus a Quito region road map extending north to Otavalo & Ibarra & south to Latacunga, so including the Mariscal Sucre International Airport, Cotopaxi, Cayambe, Sincholagua, etc. ...

Galapagos Islands on a map from Ocean Explorer Publications with a very extensive guide section providing descriptions of individual islands, historical notes, etc., all illustrated with numerous photos & drawings. On one side is a map showing the whole archipelago at approx. 1:400, 000, with the islands topography presented by relief shading, altitude colouring & names of peaks & bays. Towns & settlements, roads, & airports are all marked. The map has latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 30’. Surrounding the map are extensive notes about each isl&. The reverse side is covered by further notes, including history of the Galapagos with a time line, biographies of notable explorers, notes the islands’ fauna, flora & volcanic structure, drawings of Darwin’s finches, maps of Darwin’s route on the Beagle & of the underlying sea currents, etc. ...

Historical map of the Galapagos Islands showing routes around the archipelago taken by its most famous explorers, including William Ambrosia Cowley & his partner William Dampier who arrived on the islands in June 1684, the author Herman Melville &, of course, Robert Fitz Roy & Charles Darwin on HMS Beagle. The map is decorated with drawings of their ships, each accompanied by a brief description in English & Spanish. ...

Galapagos Islands in the Moon Spotlight guide series; covering a range of specific local cities, districts, areas & regions in North, Central & South America & targeted at those seeking to travel to a specific area within a country. Each of the guides has been extracted in full from the relevant country Moon Handbook & individual titles focus on a particular city, region or notable area of the destination. Many of the guides in the series are unique in their coverage, although are limited in putting the destination into its wider geographical context that a more comprehensive guide would provide. Stylistically, Moon ...

Bradt's fully illustrated wildlife guides focus on regions of the world particularly celebrated for their amazing & often unique species. With spectacular photography or exclusive watercolour drawings throughout, each visitors' guide provides an introduction to the region's principal flora & fauna alongside suggested wildlife itineraries, practical information on when to go & what to take & photography tips. Written in a deliberately engaging way, they offer something different from dry field guides, & will appeal to the interested layman as much as the wildlife devotee. It is ideal as a lightweight companion to any wildlife trip they also make a handsome souvenir. The Galapagos islands are famed for their unique & diverse wildlife, as illustrated here with full colour photographs on every page. In spite of their isolated location, their allure is such that they are a Mecca for wildlife enthusiasts on what has often been called the 'trip of a lifetime'. Galapagos Wildlife is written by experienced tour guides, who share essential tips on how to discover the best the islands can offer & fascinating background on key species. Whether planning a voyage of discovery in the footsteps of Darwin or simply as a great souvenir of a trip, this guide will be invaluable for visitors to this magical kingdom. ...

A lavish photographic celebration that captures the fascinating behaviors of land & sea animals in the Gal pagos Islands The Gal pagos Islands are home to an amazing variety of iconic creatures, from Giant Tortoises, Gal pagos Sea Lions, Gal pagos Penguins, & Ghost Crabs to Darwin`s finches, the Blue-footed Booby, & Hummingbird Moths. But how precisely do these animals manage to survive on--and in the waters around--their desert-like volcanic islands, where fresh water is always scarce, food is often hard to come by, & finding a good mate is a challenge because animal populations are so small? In this stunning large-format book, Gal pagos experts Walter Perez & Michael Weisberg present an unprecedented photographic account of the remarkable survival behaviors of these beautiful & unique animals. With more than 200 detailed, close-up photographs, the book captures Gal pagos animals in action as they feed, play, fight, court, mate, build nests, give birth, raise their young, & cooperate & clash with other species. Watch male Marine Iguanas fight over territory & females; see frigatebirds steal food & nesting materials from other birds; witness the courtship dance of a pair of Blue-footed Boobies; go underwater to glimpse a Gal pagos Sea Lion pup playing with its mother; & observe a baby Pacific Green Turtle enter the water for the first time. These & dozens of other unforgettable scenes are all vividly captured here--including many moments that even experienced Gal pagos observers may never be lucky enough to see in person. Complete with a brief text that provides essential context, this book will be cherished by Gal pagos visitors & anyone else who wants to see incredible animals on the move. ...

This sumptuous large-format book was first produced in 2009 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the Charles Darwin Foundation on Galapagos. The book comprises a series of invited essays under the editorship of world-renowned photographer & long-term Galapagos resident, Tui de Roy, who has also provided most of the photographs. The authoritative essays cover the entire spectrum of Galapagos wildlife including the marine environment, unique vegetation such as sunflower trees as well as wildlife including giant tortoises, marine iguanas, sea lions & the Galapagos finches that inspired Darwin`s theory of evolution. This new edition has significant updates to a number of chapters including brand new photography & information about scientific developments elsewhere & a new jacket. ...

Galashields in 1897 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. Coverage stretches from Ladhope Cemetery & Low Buckholmside eastward & south to Abbots Mill. The Gala Water runs through the map & features include Gala Mill, Langhaugh Mill, Waverley Mill, St Paul`s church, Old Town, Market Place, High Street, railway station, Ladhope House, etc. To the north-east the map has part of rural Roxburghshire with Blaikie`s Hill, Wester Hill & Langlee House. Selections from a Galashields trade directory of 1897 are on the reverse. 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. ...

A detailed topographic map of Galashiels, Selkirk & Melrose from the Ordnance Survey Explorer series, covering St Boswell's & Lauder. Edition A1; Publication date January 2007 About this series: These highly detailed maps show all the administrative boundaries, settlements as small as isolated farms, the road network down to unfenced roads & country tracks, & field boundaries (hedges & drystone walls) which make navigation across the countryside much easier. Steep gradients on roads are indicated. Various landmarks, e.g. powerlines, archaeological sites, windmills, churches & lighthouses are shown & additional graphics indicate natural terrain features such as cliffs, scree, mud & vegetation variations. The contour interval is 5 metres in the lower parts of the country & 10 metres in the uplands, & spot heights are marked. Each map covers an area of 30 x 20km (i.e. approx. 19 x 12 miles), with some double-sided maps covering more, as indicated in the individual descriptions. The maps are fully GPS compatible, with the National Grid shown at 1km intervals & latitude & longitude indicated by margin ticks at 1'. The Explorer series has replaced the earlier, green-cover Pathfinder maps. The Explorer series is now complete & covers all of Engl&, Wales & Scotl&. Some sheets for popular areas like the National Parks are still branded as Outdoor Leisure (OL) maps, but are now included in this series as the cartography is the same as that in the Explorer Maps. The Explorer maps offer a substantial improvement on the Pathfinder series, with greater use of colour, larger area per map, & stronger emphasis on information for ramblers & tourists. This series is ideal for walking & other outdoor pursuits & each map shows a large amount of information for ramblers & tourists. Public rights of way are shown (except in Scotland), together with other routes with public access: National Trails & Recreational Paths, permitted paths & bridleways, & selected cycle routes. Open access land created under the Countryside & Rights of Way Act 2000 is marked. Tourist information

Includes:: caravan & camp sites, Park & Ride locations, recreation/leisure/sport centres, museums, historic buildings, English Heritage & National Trust sites, rural pubs, etc. The map legend is in English only, except for the tourist information content which is also in French & German.

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