Author: Dona Brown
Publisher: UPNE
ISBN: 9780874519006
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Stories and novel excerpts highlight the attractions and perils of vacationing in 19th-century New England.
The Snow Tourist
Author: Charlie English
Publisher: Portobello Books
ISBN: 184627558X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
In this unique book, part eulogy, part history, part travelogue, Charlie English goes in search of the best snow on the planet. Along the way he explains the extraordinary hold this commonplace phenomenon has over us, and reveals the ongoing drama of our relationship with it. Combining on-the-slopes experience with off-piste research, Charlie English's journey begins with the magical moment when his two-year-old son sees snow for the first time, before setting off in the footsteps of the Romantic poets over the Alps, following the sled-tracks of the Inuit across Greenland, and meeting up with a flurry of fellow enthusiasts, from snow-making scientists in Japan and global warming experts in California to plough drivers in Alaska.This is a book for anyone who reaches for their mittens at the sight of the first flake.
Publisher: Portobello Books
ISBN: 184627558X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
In this unique book, part eulogy, part history, part travelogue, Charlie English goes in search of the best snow on the planet. Along the way he explains the extraordinary hold this commonplace phenomenon has over us, and reveals the ongoing drama of our relationship with it. Combining on-the-slopes experience with off-piste research, Charlie English's journey begins with the magical moment when his two-year-old son sees snow for the first time, before setting off in the footsteps of the Romantic poets over the Alps, following the sled-tracks of the Inuit across Greenland, and meeting up with a flurry of fellow enthusiasts, from snow-making scientists in Japan and global warming experts in California to plough drivers in Alaska.This is a book for anyone who reaches for their mittens at the sight of the first flake.
A Tourist's New England
Author: Dona Brown
Publisher: UPNE
ISBN: 9780874519006
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Stories and novel excerpts highlight the attractions and perils of vacationing in 19th-century New England.
Publisher: UPNE
ISBN: 9780874519006
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Stories and novel excerpts highlight the attractions and perils of vacationing in 19th-century New England.
The Tourist's Northwest
Author: Ruth Kedzie Wood
Publisher: New York : Dodd, Mead
ISBN:
Category : Alberta
Languages : en
Pages : 622
Book Description
Publisher: New York : Dodd, Mead
ISBN:
Category : Alberta
Languages : en
Pages : 622
Book Description
The Tourist's Gaze
Author: Glenn Hooper
Publisher: Cork University Press
ISBN: 9781859183236
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Travel literature has been described by Jonathan Raban as "literature's red-light district". It defies peoples' beliefs, confuses expectations, crosses disciplinary boundaries and is linked to ethnography, journalism and biography. Yet for all that has managed to remain not only a visible but also an increasingly popular literary genre. This anthology makes an entertaining and insightful contribution to this engaging field. It includes extracts from well known writers, such as Thackeray, Boll and Chesterton, but also presents less familiar figures from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The seventy pieces collected here both offer sharp observations of the country and are equally revealing about the travelers themselves. Each extract, where possible, is prefaced by a brief biography of its author. For readers interested in the origins and historical role of travel writing in general, and how they relate to Ireland, the editor offers an illuminating introduction. This anthology presents illuminating snapshots of Ireland over two hundred years. It also provides insights into the varied perspectives of the travelers themselves, a perspective often influenced by contemporary political events such as the Great Famine, Home Rule, the Civil War and the Troubles. This anthology leaves the reader with an enduring image of Ireland's ability to fascinate and stimulate visitors through two centuries.
Publisher: Cork University Press
ISBN: 9781859183236
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Travel literature has been described by Jonathan Raban as "literature's red-light district". It defies peoples' beliefs, confuses expectations, crosses disciplinary boundaries and is linked to ethnography, journalism and biography. Yet for all that has managed to remain not only a visible but also an increasingly popular literary genre. This anthology makes an entertaining and insightful contribution to this engaging field. It includes extracts from well known writers, such as Thackeray, Boll and Chesterton, but also presents less familiar figures from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The seventy pieces collected here both offer sharp observations of the country and are equally revealing about the travelers themselves. Each extract, where possible, is prefaced by a brief biography of its author. For readers interested in the origins and historical role of travel writing in general, and how they relate to Ireland, the editor offers an illuminating introduction. This anthology presents illuminating snapshots of Ireland over two hundred years. It also provides insights into the varied perspectives of the travelers themselves, a perspective often influenced by contemporary political events such as the Great Famine, Home Rule, the Civil War and the Troubles. This anthology leaves the reader with an enduring image of Ireland's ability to fascinate and stimulate visitors through two centuries.
The Canadian Handbook and Tourist's Guide ...
Author: Henry Beaumont Small
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Snow in Love
Author: Claire Ray
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061957429
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 309
Book Description
Welcome to Alaska! A special welcome to my boyfriend, Jake, the cutest tourist I've ever met! Explore our natural beauties and untouched wilderness. Jake and I like to hike our great (romantic!) nature trails. . . . Enjoy our perfect skiing and snowboarding conditions. Be sure to catch Will Parker doing his snowboarding tricks. He makes all the girls in town melt. (Except for me. Who needs Will when you've got Jake?) Experience our world-class resorts and spas. While you're there, find out what's up with that hot girl Jake brought to the lodge this year. She's probably just his cousin or something. Right?! Get ready for a vacation you'll never forget!
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061957429
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 309
Book Description
Welcome to Alaska! A special welcome to my boyfriend, Jake, the cutest tourist I've ever met! Explore our natural beauties and untouched wilderness. Jake and I like to hike our great (romantic!) nature trails. . . . Enjoy our perfect skiing and snowboarding conditions. Be sure to catch Will Parker doing his snowboarding tricks. He makes all the girls in town melt. (Except for me. Who needs Will when you've got Jake?) Experience our world-class resorts and spas. While you're there, find out what's up with that hot girl Jake brought to the lodge this year. She's probably just his cousin or something. Right?! Get ready for a vacation you'll never forget!
The Angler's and Tourist's Guide to the Rivers, Lakes and Remarkable Places in the Northern Counties of Scotland, Etc
Author: Andrew Young (Writer on Angling.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Snow
Author: Giles Whittell
Publisher: Atria Books
ISBN: 198210547X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Brimming with interesting facts and surprising anecdotes, this scientific and cultural history opens our eyes to the wonders of one of nature’s most delicate, delightful, and deadly phenomena: SNOW! Perfect for fans of The Hidden Life of Trees and Rain. Go on an extraordinary journey across centuries and continents to experience the wonders of snow; from the prehistoric humans that trekked and even skied across it tens of thousands of years ago to the multi-billion-dollar industry behind our moving, making, and playing with snow. Blending accessible writing with fascinating science, Giles Whittell explores how snow dictates where we live, provides us with drinking water, and has influenced countless works of art and more. Whittell also uncovers compelling mysteries of this miraculous substance, such as why avalanches happen, how snow saved a British prime minister’s life, where the legend of the yeti comes from, and the terrifying truth behind the opening ceremony of the 1960 winter Olympics. Filled with in-depth research and whip-smart prose, Snow is an eye-opening and charming book that illuminates one of the most magnificent wonders of nature.
Publisher: Atria Books
ISBN: 198210547X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Brimming with interesting facts and surprising anecdotes, this scientific and cultural history opens our eyes to the wonders of one of nature’s most delicate, delightful, and deadly phenomena: SNOW! Perfect for fans of The Hidden Life of Trees and Rain. Go on an extraordinary journey across centuries and continents to experience the wonders of snow; from the prehistoric humans that trekked and even skied across it tens of thousands of years ago to the multi-billion-dollar industry behind our moving, making, and playing with snow. Blending accessible writing with fascinating science, Giles Whittell explores how snow dictates where we live, provides us with drinking water, and has influenced countless works of art and more. Whittell also uncovers compelling mysteries of this miraculous substance, such as why avalanches happen, how snow saved a British prime minister’s life, where the legend of the yeti comes from, and the terrifying truth behind the opening ceremony of the 1960 winter Olympics. Filled with in-depth research and whip-smart prose, Snow is an eye-opening and charming book that illuminates one of the most magnificent wonders of nature.
Tourist Season
Author: Enid Shomer
Publisher: Random House Trade
ISBN: 0345494423
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
Shomer's keen observation of human nature is displayed in these ten mesmerizing stories about women charting unfamiliar territory.
Publisher: Random House Trade
ISBN: 0345494423
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
Shomer's keen observation of human nature is displayed in these ten mesmerizing stories about women charting unfamiliar territory.
Canadian Handbook and Tourist's Guide
Author: M. Longmoore
Publisher: Applewood Books
ISBN: 1557099669
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
Published in 1867, The Canadian Handbook and Tourist's Guide gives descriptions of Canadian lakes and rivers and places of historical interest for the tourist and sportsman, including the best spots for fishing and shooting. Areas described in detail include: Quebec and its environs, Lower St. Lawrence, The River Saguenay, A list of salmon and trout rivers below Quebec with their distances, Eastern townships, Montreal to Lake Champlain and the River Richelieu, Montreal to Quebec, up the Ottawa, Brockville, Kingston, down the St. Lawrence, Toronto, Collingwood to Sarnia, Lake St. Clair, and Niagara Falls. The appendix contains a catalog of the animals of British North America.
Publisher: Applewood Books
ISBN: 1557099669
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
Published in 1867, The Canadian Handbook and Tourist's Guide gives descriptions of Canadian lakes and rivers and places of historical interest for the tourist and sportsman, including the best spots for fishing and shooting. Areas described in detail include: Quebec and its environs, Lower St. Lawrence, The River Saguenay, A list of salmon and trout rivers below Quebec with their distances, Eastern townships, Montreal to Lake Champlain and the River Richelieu, Montreal to Quebec, up the Ottawa, Brockville, Kingston, down the St. Lawrence, Toronto, Collingwood to Sarnia, Lake St. Clair, and Niagara Falls. The appendix contains a catalog of the animals of British North America.