Author: Ann Weil
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1410942368
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
This book briefly describes ten of the world's natural and man-made monuments.
The World's Most Amazing Monuments
Author: Ann Weil
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1410942368
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
This book briefly describes ten of the world's natural and man-made monuments.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1410942368
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
This book briefly describes ten of the world's natural and man-made monuments.
The Ruins of the Most Beautiful Monuments of Greece
Author: David Le Roy
Publisher: Getty Publications
ISBN: 9780892366699
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 572
Book Description
The striking engravings of Julien-David Le Roy's The Ruins of the Most Beautiful Monuments of Greece (1758) first revealed the architectural wonders of ancient Athens to the West. Part architectural theory, part archaeological report, part travelogue, the greatly expanded edition of 1770 -- here translated into English -- is entirely original in its understanding of the spirit of classical Greek architecture and in its influence on the direction of contemporary architectural creation. Book jacket.
Publisher: Getty Publications
ISBN: 9780892366699
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 572
Book Description
The striking engravings of Julien-David Le Roy's The Ruins of the Most Beautiful Monuments of Greece (1758) first revealed the architectural wonders of ancient Athens to the West. Part architectural theory, part archaeological report, part travelogue, the greatly expanded edition of 1770 -- here translated into English -- is entirely original in its understanding of the spirit of classical Greek architecture and in its influence on the direction of contemporary architectural creation. Book jacket.
199 Cemeteries to See Before You Die
Author: Loren Rhoads
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN: 0316473790
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 425
Book Description
A hauntingly beautiful travel guide to the world's most visited cemeteries, told through spectacular photography andtheir unique histories and residents. More than 3.5 million tourists flock to Paris's Pè Lachaise cemetery each year.They are lured there, and to many cemeteries around the world, by a combination of natural beauty, ornate tombstones and crypts, notable residents, vivid history, and even wildlife. Many also visit Mount Koya cemetery in Japan, where 10,000 lanterns illuminate the forest setting, or graveside in Oaxaca, Mexico to witness Day of the Dead fiestas. Savannah's Bonaventure Cemetery has gorgeous night tours of the Southern Gothic tombstones under moss-covered trees that is one of the most popular draws of the city. 199 Cemeteries to See Before You Die features these unforgettable cemeteries, along with 196 more, seen in more than 300 photographs. In this bucket list of travel musts, author Loren Rhoads, who hosts the popular Cemetery Travel blog, details the history and features that make each destination unique. Throughout will be profiles of famous people buried there, striking memorials by noted artists, and unusual elements, such as the hand carved wood grave markers in the Merry Cemetery in Romania.
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN: 0316473790
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 425
Book Description
A hauntingly beautiful travel guide to the world's most visited cemeteries, told through spectacular photography andtheir unique histories and residents. More than 3.5 million tourists flock to Paris's Pè Lachaise cemetery each year.They are lured there, and to many cemeteries around the world, by a combination of natural beauty, ornate tombstones and crypts, notable residents, vivid history, and even wildlife. Many also visit Mount Koya cemetery in Japan, where 10,000 lanterns illuminate the forest setting, or graveside in Oaxaca, Mexico to witness Day of the Dead fiestas. Savannah's Bonaventure Cemetery has gorgeous night tours of the Southern Gothic tombstones under moss-covered trees that is one of the most popular draws of the city. 199 Cemeteries to See Before You Die features these unforgettable cemeteries, along with 196 more, seen in more than 300 photographs. In this bucket list of travel musts, author Loren Rhoads, who hosts the popular Cemetery Travel blog, details the history and features that make each destination unique. Throughout will be profiles of famous people buried there, striking memorials by noted artists, and unusual elements, such as the hand carved wood grave markers in the Merry Cemetery in Romania.
The Washington Monument
Author: Frederic Gilmore
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781623239596
Category : National monuments
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Describes the history of the Washington Monument, how it was built, and what it represents.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781623239596
Category : National monuments
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Describes the history of the Washington Monument, how it was built, and what it represents.
Medieval Monuments of Central Asia
Author: Richard Piran McClary
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
ISBN: 1474423981
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
This is a comprehensive study of the surviving monuments of the Qarakhanids - an important yet little-known medieval dynasty that ruled much of Central Asia between the late 10th and early 13th centuries. Based on extensive fieldwork and many hard-to-find Russian sources, the book places the surviving monuments into the wider cultural context of the region. Many photographs and new ground-plans are included, as well as detailed studies of individual monuments and the wider architectural aesthetic. These monuments serve as the link between the mostly lost Samanid architecture and the far larger and better-known monuments of the Timurids.
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
ISBN: 1474423981
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
This is a comprehensive study of the surviving monuments of the Qarakhanids - an important yet little-known medieval dynasty that ruled much of Central Asia between the late 10th and early 13th centuries. Based on extensive fieldwork and many hard-to-find Russian sources, the book places the surviving monuments into the wider cultural context of the region. Many photographs and new ground-plans are included, as well as detailed studies of individual monuments and the wider architectural aesthetic. These monuments serve as the link between the mostly lost Samanid architecture and the far larger and better-known monuments of the Timurids.
Fodor's the Complete Guide to The National Parks of the West
Author: Fodor's
Publisher: Fodors Travel Publications
ISBN: 1400008263
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 946
Book Description
A guide to national parks in the West provides information on attractions, accommodations, restaurants, when to go, plants and animals, and activities for each park.
Publisher: Fodors Travel Publications
ISBN: 1400008263
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 946
Book Description
A guide to national parks in the West provides information on attractions, accommodations, restaurants, when to go, plants and animals, and activities for each park.
Ben's Dream
Author: Chris Van Allsburg
Publisher: HMH Books For Young Readers
ISBN: 9780395874707
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Lulled to sleep by the rhythm of the rain as he studies for his geography test, Ben dreams that his house is set adrift on a 'round-the-world course, carrying him past the incredible structures that are merely pictures on the pages of his book. "The story idea . . . is illustrated in the artist's meticulous drawings, marvels of symbolism, reality, imagination, and perspective".--"Publishers Weekly".
Publisher: HMH Books For Young Readers
ISBN: 9780395874707
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Lulled to sleep by the rhythm of the rain as he studies for his geography test, Ben dreams that his house is set adrift on a 'round-the-world course, carrying him past the incredible structures that are merely pictures on the pages of his book. "The story idea . . . is illustrated in the artist's meticulous drawings, marvels of symbolism, reality, imagination, and perspective".--"Publishers Weekly".
Croatia
Author: Piers Letcher
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
ISBN: 1841623199
Category : Croatia
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
This fourth edition is fully revised and updated, with increased coverage of hiking, cycling, literature and film, plus new restaurant and hotel openings.
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
ISBN: 1841623199
Category : Croatia
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
This fourth edition is fully revised and updated, with increased coverage of hiking, cycling, literature and film, plus new restaurant and hotel openings.
Let's Go Eastern Europe 13th Edition
Author: Ingrid Gustafson
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312374464
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 846
Book Description
Offering a comprehensive guide to economical travel in diverse regions of the world, these innovative new versions of the popular handbooks feature an all-new look, sidebars highlighting essential tips and facts, information on a wide range of itineraries, transportation options, off-the-beaten-path adventures, expanded lodging and dining options in every price range, additional nightlife options, enhanced cultural coverage, shopping tips, maps, 3-D topographical maps, regional culinary specialties, cost-cutting tips, and other essentials.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312374464
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 846
Book Description
Offering a comprehensive guide to economical travel in diverse regions of the world, these innovative new versions of the popular handbooks feature an all-new look, sidebars highlighting essential tips and facts, information on a wide range of itineraries, transportation options, off-the-beaten-path adventures, expanded lodging and dining options in every price range, additional nightlife options, enhanced cultural coverage, shopping tips, maps, 3-D topographical maps, regional culinary specialties, cost-cutting tips, and other essentials.
Seven Wonders of the World
Author: Carmella Van Vleet
Publisher: Build It Yourself
ISBN: 9781936313730
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Introduces the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World as known to the ancient Greeks, and a multicultural list of seven additional wonders--from Petra, Jordan, to Rio de Janeiro's statue of Christ--and suggests related projects and experiments.
Publisher: Build It Yourself
ISBN: 9781936313730
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Introduces the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World as known to the ancient Greeks, and a multicultural list of seven additional wonders--from Petra, Jordan, to Rio de Janeiro's statue of Christ--and suggests related projects and experiments.