Uttarakhand in a series of state maps of India from Eicher Goodearth reflecting a change in locally produced maps to a more modern style of cartography. Each map is double-sided &

Includes:: an index of localities, street plans of main cities, a distance table & a route planner map of the whole of India. Each title comes with a small booklet with brief descriptions of main places of interest & colour photos. The maps show road & rail networks, indicating intermediate distances on many local roads. Towns & villages of particular tourist interest are highlighted & symbols mark national parks & wildlife sanctuaries, temples, etc. The base map shows rivers, lakes & local waterways system & has spot heights for peaks, but the range of elevation colouring is too finely graded to provide any useful information. No geographical coordinates are marked. The maps show the names & boundaries of local districts, indicating state capitals & district or tehsil administrative headquarters. Outside the state boundaries the colour range of the print is reduced, so only main roads are clearly visible. Please note: the various series of state maps of India often show different small villages, supplementing each other to provide a more detailed picture of each state.IN THIS TITLE: a street plan of Dehra Dun, plus a map showing the main pilgrimage routes from Delhi & Uttar Pradesh to Yamnotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath.

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Uttarakhand in a series of state maps of India from Eicher Goodearth reflecting a change in locally produced maps to a more modern style of cartography. Each map is double-sided &

Includes:: an index of localities, street plans of main cities, a distance table & a route planner map of the whole of India. Each title comes with a small booklet with brief descriptions of main places of interest & colour photos. The maps show road & rail networks, indicating intermediate distances on many local roads. Towns & villages of particular tourist interest are highlighted & symbols mark national parks & wildlife sanctuaries, temples, etc. The base map shows rivers, lakes & local waterways system & has spot heights for peaks, but the range of elevation colouring is too finely graded to provide any useful information. No geographical coordinates are marked. The maps show the names & boundaries of local districts, indicating state capitals & district or tehsil administrative headquarters. Outside the state boundaries the colour range of the print is reduced, so only main roads are clearly visible.* Please note:* the various series of state maps of India often show different small villages, supplementing each other to provide a more detailed picture of each state.IN THIS TITLE: a street plan of Dehra Dun, plus a map showing the main pilgrimage routes from Delhi & Uttar Pradesh to Yamnotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath.

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Indian state of Uttarakhand on road map from the Delhi-based International Publications, showing many small towns & villages, with a 32-page booklet describing the state & its sights. Additional features include an enlargement of the Delhi – Dehra Dun – Mussoorie area; street plans of Dehra Dun, Haridwar, Nainital, Ranikhet & Rishikesh, all annotated with facilities & sights; a physical map of the state; a distance chart; plus a facts & figures table. The booklet

Includes:: notes on trekking in this mountainous region & the Chardham Pilgrimage Circuit. Unless indicated to the contrary in the individual description, maps in this series present the state with its constituent districts in different colours & also show the division of districts into talukas. Town symbols indicate both district & taluka headquarters. Road network

Includes:: many local roads, some with driving distances, although sometimes locations are marked without road access to them shown on the map. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. Symbols indicate various locations of interest, including historical sites, wildlife sanctuaries, beaches, etc. In many titles additional panels around the main map and/or in the accompanying booklet provide more information: enlargements with more detailed presentation of the road network, street plans of main cities, etc. The booklets, which also include a general introduction to the state & district-by-district descriptions, are published on high quality paper & are illustrated with numerous colour photos. To see the list of titles in this series please click on the series link.



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Small but informative visitors` guide to this state which was formed in 2000 from northern Uttar Pradesh. The guide presents geographical & historical information on the region with advices on general practicalities for tourists & travellers (destinations, hotels, transportations & activities), plus car tours across the area. The Guide takes into account both the first time traveller & the seasoned one, offering trails that lead to the most popular destinations in the region, supplementing essential travel information with inputs on culture, crafts, shopping & sightseeing, but also giving an insider`s perspective on Uttaranchal
- Kumaon & Garhwal & suggesting off the beaten track obscure little places for people looking for a holiday with a difference. The rest of the book describes 11 driving itineraries & their respective attractions, ranging in length from about 300km to 1800km. Annotated throughout with additional insights on cultural & historical aspects.
Includes: list of hotels in the region.

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Utterly Amazing Dinosaur is a jaw-dropping pop-up book packed with amazing facts about the world of dinosaurs. Uncover the mysteries of the prehistoric world, from T. rex to Stegosaurus, Utterly Amazing Dinosaur is a beautiful pop-up book which brings to life different dinosaurs with amazing paper tricks. Learn how dinosaurs fought & defended themselves, & discover how fossils form over time. With pop-ups, activities to try at home & bitesized mind-blowing facts Utterly Amazing Dinosaur is perfect for any child, aged over 6, obsessed with all things prehistoric. ...

Uttoxter in 1900 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 extends northward to The Heath & The Wharf, westward to Oldfields Hall, southward to Balance Hill. Features include railways & station, Ash Lea, cemetery, Leighton Iron Works, Market Place, St Mary`s church, Cattle Market, Mount Pleasant, brewery, Manor House, The Hall, Carter Street, Cheese Factory, Park Place, Workhouse, Moorhouse Farm, etc. On the reverse is a commercial directory for the town in 1912. 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. ...

Bruce Chatwin`s bestselling novel traces the fortunes of the enigmatic & unconventional hero, Kaspar Utz. Despite the restrictions of Cold War Czechoslovakia, Utz asserts his individuality through his devotion to his precious collection of Meissen porcelain. Although Utz is permitted to leave the country each year, & considers defecting each time, he is not allowed to take his porcelain with him & so he always returns to his Czech home, a prisoner both of the Communist state & of his collection. ...

The 1:50, 000 topographic map gives a more general picture of the ground features than a basic map. It shows settlements, houses, roads, cultivated areas, waterways, cutting areas, mires, rock exposures, & relief. One map sheet covers an area of 30 x 40 km & one centimetre corresponds to 500 metres on the ground. The 1:50, 000 topographic map is also an ideal complement to nautical charts as it provides useful information about the land areas adjacent to waterways. For example, all Finnish sea areas are covered by 1:50, 000 topographic map sheets. ...

The 1:50, 000 topographic map gives a more general picture of the ground features than a basic map. It shows settlements, houses, roads, cultivated areas, waterways, cutting areas, mires, rock exposures, & relief. One map sheet covers an area of 30 x 40 km & one centimetre corresponds to 500 metres on the ground. The 1:50, 000 topographic map is also an ideal complement to nautical charts as it provides useful information about the land areas adjacent to waterways. For example, all Finnish sea areas are covered by 1:50, 000 topographic map sheets. ...

Karttakeskus’ Water touring maps are a completely new type of map series. The pre-folded maps made from waterproof & rip-proof material can fit into a small space on the boat, but when opened, they cover a wide area. In this way, the water touring map is e.g. an excellent planning tool alongside electronic navigation solutions, offering a wide overview for e.g. route planning. On the other h&, the waterproof material makes the map easy to handle in e.g. an open boat or sailing boat. Water touring maps: In land areas, the maps have been supplemented with the National Land Survey of Finland’s Topographic Database material. New map sheet division. Size 70 × 100 cm, folded 23.3 × 11.3 cm. Additional themes incl. slipways & camp fire sites & landfalls. Scale in maritime areas 1:60 000, inland waterways 1:50 000 Base map source: Finnish Transport Agency. Not for navigation use. Does not meet the requirements of an official nautical chart. ...