FROM THE MAN BOOKER & ORANGE PRIZE SHORTLISTED AUTHOR OF HALF BLOOD BLUES`A masterpiece` Attica Locke` High adventure fraught with cliffhanger twists mark this runaway-slave narrative, which leaps, sails, & soars.. . broadens inventive possibilities for the antebellum novel` Kirkus starred review When two English brothers take the helm of a Barbados sugar plantation, Washington Black
- an eleven year-old field slave
- finds himself selected as personal servant to one of these men. The eccentric Christopher ` Titch` Wilde is a naturalist, explorer, scientist, inventor & abolitionist, whose single-minded pursuit of the perfect aerial machine mystifies all around him. Titch`s idealistic plans are soon shattered & Washington finds himself in mortal danger. They escape the island together, but then then Titch disappears & Washington must make his way alone, following the promise of freedom further than he ever dreamed possible. From the blistering cane fields of Barbados to the icy wastes of the Canadian Arctic, from the mud-drowned streets of London to the eerie deserts of Morocco, Washington Black teems with all the strangeness & mystery of life. Inspired by a true story, Washington Black is the extraordinary tale of a world destroyed & made whole again.

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Top-selling outdoors writer Tom Stienstra covers the best camping in Washington state, including notable campsites around the Columbia River Gorge, Mount Rainier, the San Juan Islands, & Olympic National Park. Stienstra provides easy-to-follow maps with driving directions to each campground, along with camping options ranging from secluded alpine hike-ins to convenient roadside stopovers. Complete with expert tips on gear, safety & first aid, weather, & camping with kids, Moon Washington Camping gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal & memorable camping experience. ...

Washington in the City Pack series from AA Publishing; covering an extensive selection of world-wide cities in a handy, pocket-sized laminated format. The guides provde a detailed overview of each destination, with each city organised by district to allow for practical use on the city streets. An introductory section introduces readers to the city, with individual features on a short stay in the city, the Top 25 attractions, shopping by theme, the city by night, eating out & restaurants by cuisine. Each guide is presented in a similar format, exploring the city by geographical area & district. A basic overview map is provided at the start of each section & there is detailed listings information on the principal sights, walks, shops, entertainment & nightlife & restaurants for each area of the city. A Farther Afield section explores the area outside the city limits, with suggestions for possible excursions & day trips. A dedicated accommodation chapter provides information about a range of budget, mid-range & luxury hotels to suit for individual tastes. There is also a Need to Know chapter with practical information on getting there & around, essential facts, language & a timeline of the city. ...

In this new edition, the Top 25 sights & experiences are now in one section. We`ve selected the must-see sights for you & put them in one place
- all you have to do is take your pick. If you want a bit more guidance, go to the new City Tours section, self-guided tours that bring you the best of the city. Or if you have extra time on your hands, turn to the More to See sights. Our new feature, Focus On, helps you to get to know the city in more depth. & we still include top tips on how to make the most of your trip, as well as great places to shop, eat, drink & sleep for every budget. But it`s not just a guidebook. As you would expect from the AA, your City Pack also comes with a weather-resistant map that has all the sights located on it. The map has even got its own wallet in the back so you can fold away for safe-keeping.
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- Full-color guide
- Make your trip to Washington, D.C., unforgettable with 30 maps, illustrated features, & 230 color photos.
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Washington D.C. in the Frommer's Day By Day series is a pocket-sized guide ideal for short trips, covering a variety of budgets. The best sights of each destination are listed in convenient full-day tours for one, two or three days such as: thematic tours for interests including art, architecture & history are described, allowing you to get the most out of your time; walking tours take you around each destination ...

Washington D.C. in the Frommer's Day By Day series is a pocket-sized guide ideal for short trips, covering a variety of budgets. The best sights of each destination are listed in convenient full-day tours for one, two or three days such as: thematic tours for interests including art, architecture & history are described, allowing you to get the most out of your time; walking tours take you around each destination ...

Washington, DC in the Eyewitness Family Guides Series has been designed to help families get the most from their visit. It offers sightseeing itineraries & a balanced choice of culture & activities that are focused around major sights to keep parents & kids entertained. Practical information along with the maps ensures a fun & relaxed family holiday. The fully illustrated book starts with an overview of Washington, DC, it then organises the city into 6 different areas providing more specific information for each one in the sightseeing section; a final chapter details 33 day trips from the city. The guide opens with an introduction & presents the highlights, a yearly calendar of holidays & festivals, & a historical outline. It then provides information to help plan your family holiday, including advice on how to get there, getting around, health, money & communications, shopping, where to stay etc. The sightseeing pages offer a general context of each area showing the must-see attractions & a locator map illustrating the neighborhoods it covers. A ...

Washington, DC in the Eyewitness Family Guides Series has been designed to help families get the most from their visit. It offers sightseeing itineraries & a balanced choice of culture & activities that are focused around major sights to keep parents & kids entertained. Practical information along with the maps ensures a fun & relaxed family holiday. The fully illustrated book starts with an overview of Washington, DC, it then organises the city into 6 different areas providing more specific information for each one in the sightseeing section; a final chapter details 33 day trips from the city. The guide opens with an introduction & presents the highlights, a yearly calendar of holidays & festivals, & a historical outline. It then provides information to help plan your family holiday, including advice on how to get there, getting around, health, money & communications, shopping, where to stay etc. The sightseeing pages offer a general context of each area showing the must-see attractions & a locator map illustrating the neighborhoods it covers. A ...

Every American, at some point in their life, will want to visit the nation`s capital, & it is most important that parents take their children there. For adults of all ages, for young people, & for families, this Easy Guide states preferences in activities & in the choice of lodgings & meals; our author isn`t shy about revealing what she likes most (and what she dislikes). She is Elise Hartman Ford, a long-experienced journalist & Washington, D.C. resident, who--in addition to writing books about the capital--is also the author of a popular app for Washington, D.C. ...