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First published in 1915, "Travels in Alaska" is a collection of essays and recollections by John Muir of his time spent in Alaska. Muir is often referred to as the "Father of the National Parks" and "John of the Mountains" and is most famous for his tireless work to preserve, study, and appreciate the natural world. Muir devoted many years of his life to the protection of the forests and mountains of the Western United States and advocated for making...
Publisher
Image Entertainment [distributor]
Pub. Date
c2007
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (255 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Journey to the world's most unforgettable places in this dazzling series based on the bestselling books. Newlyweds Albin and Melanie soak up all the world has to offer on a dream honeymoon, experiencing Brazil, Austraila, and more.
64) South America
Series
Travel the world by train volume 8
Publisher
Pioneer Entertainment
Pub. Date
c1999
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 60 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Travel through the Andes mountains in Ecuador and visit the ancient ruins of Machu picchu in Peru. From Sao Paulo, travel through tranquil fields and see Brazil. Travel on a steam engine train in Paraguay. From Santiago, Chile, the train heads straight south. In Argentina, travel from Buenos Aires to Patagonia.
Publisher
Rick Steves' Europe
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (180 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Includes all 6 half-hour Rick Steves' Europe TV shows on Italy's great cities, produced from 2000 to 2009: Venice (serene, decadent ans till kicking), Venice side trips (the best of Veneto), Melan and Lake Como, Florence (City of art), Caesar's Rome, Rome (baroque, after dark), Naples and Pompeii.
68) Tuscany
Publisher
Pilot Productions
Pub. Date
[2005], c2003
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 60 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Ian Wright starts his journey in the stunning city of Florence before heading north to the town of Carrara. After some wine tasting in Chianti, he takes the train to the city of Siena, before ending his journey in Pisa, home to the famous leaning tower.
69) Spain
Series
Publisher
[Distributed by] Escapi Media
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (120 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Take a trip off the tourist trail ... Visit the beautiful cities of Barcelona, Madrid, Seville and Grenada; attend the Pamplona fiesta the famous 'Running of the bulls'; walk the Pilgrim Trail, a religious journey to Santiago de Compostela; explore Cazoria National Park; admire the lunar landscape around Tabernas.
70) New England
Series
Publisher
Pilot Productions
Pub. Date
c2006
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
McCormick travels through the New England states, renting a wreck in Boston, having a hamburger in New Haven, viewing fall foliage, and more. Destinations include Plymouth, site of America's first pilgrim community, Boston, New Haven, Vermont in fall, Maine, Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Newport.
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Publisher
Kitsap Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
412 pages
Description
Journey through the bustling wilds of Delhi, the pastoral road to Agra, and experience the sweeping spiritual beauty of Kathmandu in Christopher Ochs's debut book, Into the East. This three-part travel narrative spans three different visits: the first two to Delhi, India and the third a more in-depth experience as an honourary citizen in Delhi with a side journey to Kathmandu, Nepal. Christopher Ochs offers readers a look into the daily life, people,...
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2007]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 88 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"See bonny Scotland as you never could, even on the most lavish tour. Thanks to a helicopter-mounted camera, you soar effortlessly over Scotland's historic cities, tranquil villages, rugged highlands, and steel-blue lakes."--Container.
Series
Publisher
Eagle Media
Pub. Date
c2004
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (57 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A luxury train journey through Zimbabwe from Bulawayo to the natural wonder of the world, Victoria Falls. Reliving the golden age of the steam train, the rail route travels through some of the continent's best game country. The railway was a central plank of a planned British colonization of the entire African continent by Cecil John Rhodes, and the route is rich in historical traditions. Rhodes' private carriage is still used by the Train De Luxe...
Series
Publisher
Reader's Digest Association
Pub. Date
c2004
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 170 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Three programs on the natural wonders of Australia, covering the Great Barrier Reef, the Australian Alps, Daintree, Lord Howe Island, Shark Bay, King's Canyon, Flinders Ranges, Lake Eyres, Kakadu, the Blue Mountains, and Lamington's primeval rainforest. From ancient, misty forests to canyons that conceal secrets from the age of dinosaurs, from pristine lakes to majestic peaks, and from sophisticated cities to some of the world's greatest wilderness...
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Every time Bill Bryson walks out the door, memorable travel literature threatens to break out. This time in Australia.
His previous excursion along the Appalachian Trail resulted in the sublime national bestseller A Walk in the Woods. In A Sunburned Country is his report on what he found in an entirely different place: Australia, the country that doubles as a continent, and a place with the friendliest inhabitants, the hottest,...
His previous excursion along the Appalachian Trail resulted in the sublime national bestseller A Walk in the Woods. In A Sunburned Country is his report on what he found in an entirely different place: Australia, the country that doubles as a continent, and a place with the friendliest inhabitants, the hottest,...
80) Israel
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
144 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 25 cm.
Description
A history of Israel and a description of its cities, its people, its customs, and its indomitable spirit.
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