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Paperback. Dismayed by the relentless on slaught of faceless American chains muscling in where local businesses had once thrived, the author set off on the American road trip - in search of the true, independent heart of the U S of A. But when he finds himself being threatened at gun point, he starts to worry about what's going to break down next. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 24. Weight in Grams: 268.
Publisher
Ebury Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780091899370
ISBN
9780091899370
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.95

Paperback. New edition of this classic study of the US, with a new introduction by Geoff Dyer. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFC; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 134 x 13. Weight in Grams: 178.
Publisher
Verso Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
New Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844676828
ISBN
9781844676828
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 17.37

Hardback. Published for the first time complete in English, the 1790 diary of Count Paolo Andreani is of major importance to those interested in life after the American Revolution, political affairs in the New Republic, and Native Americans. Num Pages: 128 pages, 15 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBBE; 3JF; WTLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 299.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780812239140
ISBN
9780812239140
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 47.27

Paperback. The River Ganges has a thousand names. Hindu priests regard it as a sin to call her a river at all. She is a goddess, the source of the world, her waters holy and healing. This title describes a country between ancient traditions and astonishing modernity and the holy river that crosses it for hundreds of miles. Series: Armchair Traveller. Num Pages: 220 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1FKB; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 196 x 11. Weight in Grams: 162.
Publisher
The Armchair Traveller at the bookHaus
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906598914
ISBN
9781906598914
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.02

Paperback. Trojanow travelled along the Ganges, from the source, where it breaks free from the eternal ice in the Himalayas, to the great cities, by boat, by bus, on overcrowded trains. His report describes a country between ancient traditions and astonishing modernity and the holy river that crosses it for hundreds of miles. Num Pages: 266 pages, map. BIC Classification: 1FKA; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 122 x 23. Weight in Grams: 306.
Publisher
The Armchair Traveller at the Bookhaus United Kingdom
Number of pages
266
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906598273
ISBN
9781906598273
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.50

Paperback. "An important missing story from the heroic age of Antarctic exploration."-Laurence Gonzales, author of Deep Survival Num Pages: 368 pages, 24 pages of illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MTS; WTLP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 150 x 211 x 23. Weight in Grams: 332.
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393347784
ISBN
9780393347784
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 17.55

Paperback. Fraught with culture clashes but rife with deadpan humor, 'Almost French' is an enthralling read as Turnbull leads readers on a magical tour of Paris, the seductive place--and culture--that has captured her heart. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: 1DDF; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 304. A New Life in Paris. 322 pages. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DDF; WTL. Dimension: 199 x 130 x 21. Weight: 304.
Publisher
Nicholas Brealey Publishing
Number of pages
322
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
New resized edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781857883701
ISBN
9781857883701
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.89

Paperback. A sequel to "Lemons" and "Parrot", this title features Chris Stewart's whose optimism and zest for life is as infectious as ever. Editor(s): Jansz, Natania. Series: Lemons Trilogy. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: 1DSE; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 330.
Publisher
Sort of Books
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780956003829
ISBN
9780956003829
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.46

Paperback. In 1935, the author set off from his adopted home, Paris, to revisit his native land, America. This title describes the trip and his return journey on a Dutch steamer. It shows height of his powers. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; 3JJG; WTLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
112
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141398860
ISBN
9780141398860
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.29

Hardcover. The prize-winning author of Fire Season returns with the heartrending story of his troubled years before finding solace in the wilderness. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: BM; VFJX; WTL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 220 x 27. Weight in Grams: 402.
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393088762
ISBN
9780393088762
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 25.72

Paperback. Blackly funny, sharply observed and evocative memoir of growing up the weird and wonderful way on an ashram in India. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 3JJPN; BGA; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 21. Weight in Grams: 228.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
1st Printing
SKU
KLN0018110
ISBN
9780340898833
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 5.49

Paperback. Num Pages: 300 pages, map. BIC Classification: 1KBB; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 25. Weight in Grams: 324. 300 pages, map. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1KBB; WTL. Dimension: 131 x 197 x 25. Weight: 324.
Publisher
ARCADIA BOOKS
Number of pages
300
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906413965
ISBN
9781906413965
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.39

Paperback. Follows the author's death-defying 200-mile journey in his antique Thomas Crapper bath - not just across the Channel, but around Kent - right up to the tremendous reception and huge media attention which awaited him under Tower Bridge. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: 1QSG; WH; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 200 x 18. Weight in Grams: 212.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Preface Publishing
Condition
New
SKU
9781848090262
ISBN
9781848090262
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 9.70

Paperback. Re-examining the strange and ordinary world of air travel, one flight at a time. Num Pages: 232 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WGM; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 299.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
John Hunt Publishing
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782798187
ISBN
9781782798187
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 17.55

Paperback. William Dalrymple, who wrote so magically about India in 'City of Djinns', returns to the country in a series of remarkable essays. Num Pages: 416 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1FKA; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 27. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
Flamingo
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780006547754
ISBN
9780006547754
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 12.88

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKN; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 146 x 15. Weight in Grams: 290.
Publisher
Eland Publishing Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780600420
ISBN
9781780600420
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.27

Paperback. Introduces visitors to the nocturnal allure of Madrid, which you cannot find in the guidebooks Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1DSE; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 135 x 202 x 14. Weight in Grams: 236.
Publisher
Signal Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909930438
ISBN
9781909930438
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.24

Hardcover. In the Footsteps of Don. 256 pages, colour photos. Intended for walkers and mountaineers, this guidebook includes routes on rock scrambling, alongwith topics to enhance the experience of visiting the Peninsula Mountain Chain, including flora, fauna, geology, myths and history. It also includes hiking tips, such as taking children into the mountain, vital equipment and on rock scrambling. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1H; WTL. Dimension: 245 x 169 x 16. Weight: 630.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Double Storey Books in Association with Getaw
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781919930404
ISBN
9781919930404
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 12.36

Paperback. In the spring of 2015, the author set out from the heart of Cairo on his latest world record attempt - cycling solo, the length of Africa, intending to ride to Cape Town in under 50 days. In this book, he brings Africa to life in all its complex glory, friendship and curiosity, while inspiring us all to question the bounds of what is possible. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1H; 3JMG; WSQ; WTLP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 197 x 25. Weight in Grams: 280.
Publisher
Corgi Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780552172479
ISBN
9780552172479
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.85

Paperback. This work tells the story of the author's six-week journey by skiff along the Ohio river. He covered 1000 miles from Redstone, Pennsylvania, to Cairo, Ilinois, where the Ohio river meets the Mississippi. This edition is a reprinting of the original 1897 edition. Num Pages: 348 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; DNF; WTLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 139 x 23. Weight in Grams: 395. Clean copy.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Southern Illinois University Press Illinois
Edition
1st
Number of pages
348
Condition
Used, Like New
SKU
KEX0212371
ISBN
9780809322688
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 5.49

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