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. ...

Uxbridge in 1895 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 stretches from High Bridge along High Street & southward to The Greenway. To the west, across the River Colne, are some acres of rural Buckinghamshire, including Sandstone, Gallow Hill Farm & Mansfield Farm. Features include the GWR Uxbridge branch & terminus, the Grand Junction Canal, Fray`s River, Uxbridge Moor, part of Hillingon West around Cowley Road, Rockingham Bridge & the narrow streets & alleys off the High Street. On the reverse are extracts from a directory for 1900, plus a railway timetable for the Uxbridge branch in 1906. 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. ...

This new edition of Bradt`s Uzbekistan continues to offer more practical detail for independent travelers than any other guidebook to that country, written by expert authors who have lived & worked in Central Asia since 2008. With first-hand descriptions of everything from UNESCO world heritage sites & the world`s best collection of Russian avant-garde art, to riding across deserts by camel & cooking plov, Uzbekistan`s authors bring the country alive in this fully updated 2nd edition. Comprehensive details of accommodation, restaurants & public transport options are included, along with an increased number of detailed maps, more trekking & hiking routes & off the beaten track locations, as well as full information on how to travel around the country by bus, train & shared taxi. There`s a new section on Uzbekistan by bike, much more on the country`s flora & fauna, & detailed, hard-hitting information on the current state of the economy, domestic politics & foreign affairs. All listings have been thoroughly updated & the latest highlights brought to the fore. Uzbekistan is famed for the golden road to Samarkand & the equally famous Silk Road cities of Bukhara & Khiva. Beyond these indisputable highlights, however, lies a country rich in history but with a complex & intriguing modern streak. Striking medieval & contemporary architecture battles for your attention, standing in sharp contrast to the empty, endless deserts & the majestic mountainscapes of the Tien Shan range. The authors` use of historical anecdotes & high quality photographs, as well as their amusing travel stories, make Uzbekistan an enjoyable read & the perfect companion both before & during a trip to Central Asia`s most populous country & the heart of the historic Silk Road. ...

Uzbekistan is a land of paradoxes, both enjoyable & surprising for foreign visitors. One of the ex-Soviet Asian republics, it is located in the center of what the British writer Colin Thubron called the Lost Heart of Asia, a country of deserts, mountains, picturesque oases, green & clean cities, & hospitable people. One of the least-traveled-to tourist destinations in the world, Uzbekistan is famous for its fabulous architectural monuments & the exotic spirit of the Great Silk Road, the ancient trade route connecting East & West, which has left its stamp almost everywhere. At the same time, it is a country of tight government control a legacy of the Soviet Union & the response to a difficult political context. The Uzbek variety of a post-socialist society combines traditional, Soviet, & modern cultures in a unique & exciting mix. ...

This is the nation at the crossroads of ancient trade routes. This is the only comprehensive guide to this former Soviet republic. Samark&, Khiva & Bukhara cities are more than 25 centuries old. These are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This title highlights Tamerlane the Great, local traditions, Islamic art in Uzbekistan & ancient buildings. Bound by sand & snow, fed by meltwater from the Roof of the World, the fertile oases across Uzbekistan attracted the greatest travellers & conquerors in history along the fragile threads of the Silk Road. Central to this ancient trade route, the turquoise domes of Tamerlane's Samarkand
- some of the world's most evocative architectural symbols
- & the holy city of Bukhara, which boasts a mosque for each day of the year, or the desert-girdled khanate of Khiva, offer the world a breathtaking architectural legacy. Let the images of ancient Silk Road caravanserais & trading centers capture your imagination through this ground-breaking guide. The precious mosaics, ribbed turquoise cupolas & majestic minarets that define the skyline will leave you spellbound.

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This is the nation at the crossroads of ancient trade routes. This is the only comprehensive guide to this former Soviet republic. Samark&, Khiva & Bukhara cities are more than 25 centuries old. These are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This title highlights Tamerlane the Great, local traditions, Islamic art in Uzbekistan & ancient buildings. Bound by sand & snow, fed by meltwater from the Roof of the World, the fertile oases across Uzbekistan attracted the greatest travellers & conquerors in history along the fragile threads of the Silk Road. Central to this ancient trade route, the turquoise domes of Tamerlane`s Samarkand
- some of the world`s most evocative architectural symbols
- & the holy city of Bukhara, which boasts a mosque for each day of the year, or the desert-girdled khanate of Khiva, offer the world a breathtaking architectural legacy. Let the images of ancient Silk Road caravanserais & trading centers capture your imagination through this ground-breaking guide. The precious mosaics, ribbed turquoise cupolas & majestic minarets that define the skyline will leave you spellbound.

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Uzbekistan at 1:1, 000, 000 on a light, waterproof & tear-resistant, indexed map from Re-se-Know-How with both topographic & tourist information. The map, part of the publishers’ highly acclaimed Wold Mapping Project is double-sided, with a generous overlap, to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet; the most visited south-eastern part of the country with Tashkent, Samarkand & Bukhara is all on one side. All place names are in the Latin alphabet, with alternative versions where useful (Bukhara/ Buxoro, Tashkent/ Toshkent). Topography is show by altitude colouring with graphics for swamps & salt pans, plus names of mountain ranges, peaks, passes, etc. National parks & other protected areas are highlighted. Road network

Includes:: unpaved seasonal roads, indicates distances on main & on most secondary routes plus locations of border crossings, & highlights the course of the Silk Road. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. Symbols highlight various places of interest, including UNESCO World Heritage sites, archaeological remains, etc. The map has latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 1º. Extensive index has a separate list of national parks/reserves. Map legend

Includes:: English.



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