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The story of 24-year-old Cherry-Garrard's experience on Robert Falcon Scott's expedition to the South Pole in 1910. [More Detail/Coupons]
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In August 1914, days before the outbreak of the First World War, the renowned explorer Ernest Shackleton and a crew of twenty-seven set sail for the South Atlantic in pursuit of the last unclaimed prize in the history of exploration: the ... [More Detail/Coupons]
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On the 2d of December 1795, I took my departure from the hospitable mansion of Dr. Laidley. I was fortunately provided with a Negro servant, who spoke both the English and Mandingo tongues. His name was Johnson. He was a native of this ... [More Detail/Coupons]
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With a dedicated arts and architecture chapter, this guide has user-friendly maps and opinionated reviews, as well as ramped up adventures and activities information. [More Detail/Coupons]
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The author of Shackleton's Forgotten Men outlines the adventures of another explorer, Australian Sir Douglas Mawson. The most outstanding solo journey ever recorded in Antarctic history. --Sir Edmund Hillary. 24 photos. Maps. [More Detail/Coupons]
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Organic luxuryWhether you've always dreamed of a vacation in Africa or never even considered it, take one look through this book and you'll be planning your next five holidays before you know it. Our selection of the most splendid getaway ... [More Detail/Coupons]
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In Truck Fever a young man travels overland from London to Nairobi in a truck with a group of squabbling, treacherous cast-offs of Thatcher''s Britain, including privately educated schoolgirls, a predatory market gardener, a former ... [More Detail/Coupons]
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Ernest Shackleton defined heroism in 1915 when his ship, the Endurance, was trapped in ice and then destroyed on its way to Antarctica. This tense week-by-week, month-by-month reconstruction charts the incredible journey undertaken by his ... [More Detail/Coupons]
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The only book an explorer of Africa needs to pack is really five books in one: wildlife guide, trip organizer, phrase book, diary, and map directory. [More Detail/Coupons]
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A detailed trekking chapter features Morocco''s mountain highlights and interviews with residents in every destination chapter give insights to life in this nation. [More Detail/Coupons]
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Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to South Africa Lesotho & Swaziland, the ultimate guide to this stunning country. The full-colour section introduces the country''''s highlights, from the game trails of Kruger National Park ... [More Detail/Coupons]
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Meticulously researched and beautifully written by a South African native, Frommer's South Africa, 5th Edition, should be the discerning reader's only guide to a memorable trip to southern Africa. The book includes coverage of the ... [More Detail/Coupons]
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From the Meditteranean coast, through four mountain ranges, to the empty sand and scrub of the Sahara, explore this extraordinary country with The Rough Guide to Morrocco, This fully-revised 8th edition contains insider tips and colour ... [More Detail/Coupons]
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A hilarious, highly original collection of essays based on the Botswana truism: only food runs! Allison presents the guides-eye view of living in the bush, confronting the worlds fiercest terrain of wild animals, and managing herds of ... [More Detail/Coupons]
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A source of mystery from time immemorial ?to this day nobody knows the meaning of its name?Kilimanjaro is the subject of many fables and legends, and is home to the Chagga and Maasai people, two of Africa's most colorful and fascinating ... [More Detail/Coupons]
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The latest edition of the Morocco guide features strong emphasis on sustainable travel and comprehensive advice on purchasing Moroccan artifacts. A special Food & Drink chapter reveals the best Moroccan cooking schools, the Trekking ... [More Detail/Coupons]
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The only complete guide to Ethiopia and Eritrea available includes an access chapter on crossing between the two countries via Djibouti. The edition features the popular Historic Route plus walking tours to Gondar, Lalibela, Harar, and ... [More Detail/Coupons]
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The Rough Guide to Kenya is the ultimate guide to East Africa''s best known destination. From the live music in Nairobi to the Turkana overland safaris, the 24-page, full-colour section introduces all of the country''s highlights. The ... [More Detail/Coupons]
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Uncovers the many treasures and pleasures of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Victoria Falls--from urban shopping to safaris. Includes numerous tips on pre-trip planning, travel-shopping do's and don'ts, best shopping for unique local ... [More Detail/Coupons]
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In the parched and seemingly lifeless heart of the Sahara desert, earthworms find enough moisture to survive. Four major mountain ranges interrupt the flow of dunes and gravel plains, and sometimes waterfalls cascade from their peaks. Even ... [More Detail/Coupons]
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In this brilliant mix of political journalism and travel writing, Helen Winternitz and fellow journalist Timothy Phelps witness what few Westerners have: life in the ecologically rich but financially impoverished American-backed ... [More Detail/Coupons]
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Invited by CARE International, the author of In a Sunburned Country now visits Kenya and observes the many contrasts of Kenyan life, from the country's dramatic geography and famous game reserves to its postcolonial poverty and ... [More Detail/Coupons]
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Back in print, Eskimo folklore collected by pioneering northern anthropologist Knud Rasmussen [More Detail/Coupons]
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The mention of Connecticut summons charming images of seaports and peaceful rural areas, but this densely populated state has its share of landmark crimes. Headline stories chronicled in this book focus on cases solved through the use of ... [More Detail/Coupons]
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Illinois was in many ways born in blood. From the early of piracy to mob massacres, the state has been plagued with some of the worst crimes in history. This book begins with a general overview of crime in the state and then focuses on its ... [More Detail/Coupons]
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Take a fresh approach to exploring destinations with Step by Step guides, part of a stylishly designed series from Insight Guides. Lavishly illustrated in full color, this book features irresistible selfguided walks and tours, written by a ... [More Detail/Coupons]
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