Author: James Perkins TracyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bath Beach (N.Y.)
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
The Tourists Companion and Guide to Coney Island, Fort Hamilton, Bath Beach, Sheepshead Bay, Rockaway Beach and Far Rockaway
Author: James Perkins TracyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bath Beach (N.Y.)
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
The Companion Guide to the South of Spain
Author: Alfonso LowePublisher: Companion Guides
ISBN: 9781900639330
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
I value the traditional virtues of the Companion Guides... actually written by an individual rather than packaged by production teams... straightforward intelligent guides to cultural sites. BOOKSELLER Andalucia in its heyday, after the invasion of the Moors in 711, was famous for its wealth and fertility, and the province's Moorish character remains distinct; even before the Moors, the Phoenicians, the Romans and the Vandals had all been drawn to this beautiful land. The Moors cultivated science and the arts, and their influence was felt throughout western Europe - in the songs of the troubadours, the poems of Dante and the discoveries of Copernicus; their merchants enriched the province; their courtiers and architects set new standards of luxurious living. This glory finally ended in 1492, when the Christian armies of the Reconquista entered Granada, but much remains in the three Moorish towns of Cordoba, Seville and Granada, and the country round about, to recall the great times. Alfonso Lowe is an admirable guide, from the intricacies of the distinction between Mozarabic and Mudejar Moorish styles to the characteristic dishes to be found in restaurants and bars - and to the adjacent territories of Murcia and the greater part of Alicante.
The Rough Guide to The Greek Islands
Author: Rough GuidesPublisher: Rough Guides UK
ISBN: 0241214505
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 800
Book Description
The Rough Guide to the Greek Islands is the definitive guidebook to this fantastic region. This full-colour new edition has detailed coverage of all the best attractions these beautiful islands have to offer. With user-friendly accommodation and eating reviews, crystal-clear maps, detailed background and a journalistic eye for detail, this is the ideal guide for all your Greece travel needs. Top 5 lists and itineraries will help you plan your route, with insider tips on the best beaches to escape the crowds. You'll discover the choicest resorts from boutique to backpacker, get the low down on island hopping from Corfu to Kós and read expert background on everything from Homer to hiking. Make the most of your time on EarthTM with The Rough Guide to The Greek Islands.
The Publishers' Trade List Annual
Author: Catalog of Reprints in Series
Author: Youth's Companion
Author: The Friendly Guide to Mythology
Author: Nancy HathawayPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780140240870
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
How was the world as we know it created? What does it mean to be a hero? Where do we go when we die? Why are flood myths so ubiquitous? Anyone who has pondered these and other questions about humanity's ancient beliefs will be fascinated by The Friendly Guide to Mythology. Focusing on Greek and Roman mythology but including myths from Africa, Asia, Australia, northern Europe, and the Americas, The Friendly Guide to Mythology is filled with compelling stories of gods, goddesses, mortals, and monsters. Beautifully ornamented with photos, line drawings, and quotes, this entertaining guide also includes an A-to-Z listing of the world's most captivating goddesses; profiles of famous writers, collectors, and interpreters of myths; and engaging sidebars. Featuring myths of love, wisdom, and adventure as well as those of violence, jealousy, and pure folly, this accessible collection offers fascinating insight into the human psyche and brings our rich mythological heritage delightfully into focus.
The Youth's Companion
Author: Nathaniel WillisPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Children's periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 748
Book Description
Includes music.
Omoo: Adventures in the South Seas
Author: Herman MelvillePublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
"Omoo: Adventures in the South Seas" by Herman Melville is the sequel to his first South Sea narrative Typee, based on the author's experiences in the South Pacific. The takes up where the earlier story leaves off. The un-named narrator has just escaped an "indulgent captivity" among the natives of Nuku Hiva by joining the crew of an Australian whaling ship from Sydney. Soon after coming aboard he meets and forms a friendship with the vessel's surgeon, a tall thin man known to his crew-mates as "Dr Long Ghost".
Omoo
Author: Herman MelvillePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Polynesia
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description