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Wild Nova Scotia

Len Wagg

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Editorial Review:

Photographer Len Wagg has photographed all 33 Crown-owned designated Wilderness Areas in Nova Scotia for this book. These are beautiful, telling portraits of the province's most secret and lovely places. In addition, Wagg includes photos of important areas not designated Wilderness Areas, such as the shores of the Northumberland Strait, the Bay of Fundy, and Keji National Park.

Lost Cities of North & Central America (The Lost City Series)

David Hatcher Childress

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Total reviews: 23 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

How to read Childress 5 out of 5 stars.
9 of 12 people found this review helpful.

There are two ways to read Childress. If you want to live in a button-down, straight laced world of academic archeologists, then every time Childress asks a question, just answer (to yourself) No! Then go about with your boring life.

But if you want to live a little wild, to peel back the layers & pierce the veil, then answer (again, to yourself) Yes! to every one of his questions. Should you do that, you will have a gay old time figuring out how the world all fits together!

Honestly, DHC's speculations are full of BS, but it sure is fun suspending your disbelief & reading these books. Someone mentioned that DHC really seems like a great guy, and you get that sense reading this book. Sounds like he would be a really cool guy to travel & chat with. His travel writing is straighforward, but exciting.

Unfortunately, the book is full of typos & poorly done photographs. After reading 5+ of the Lost Cities series, I don't even notice anymore, but it will bug some beginners.

A Travelogue of Archaeology 3 out of 5 stars.
6 of 7 people found this review helpful.

Much of this book is pleasant escape reading, and some of the things discussed are intriguing, such as tunnel systems associated with some ruins. The book was spoiled for me, however, when I came to chapters dealing with things I knew of firsthand. One major Northwest petroglyph site is placed in the wrong state. There are just enough wrongo facts to make me wonder how many others masquerade as reality in the text. I will reread the book in the future and enjoy the mysteries of past cultures south of the border, while keeping a salt block handy for the rest of it. His books certainly hold true to the basic instructions for finding lost cities - ask the locals. Few lost cities are truly lost to those who live in the area. They're just forgotten. Enjoy this as a tale told by a traveler, and a collection of some of the more interesting legends of American mystery archaeology. I don't really think there are Egyptian treasures in the Grand Canyon, but I would be delighted if they were real. The same holds true for the treasure-laden tunnels of Death Valley...

Full Circle : Around the Pacific Rim to Canada's West Coast

Michael, Illustrated by Pao, Basil Palin

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Total reviews: 8 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

An enlightning tour of the Pacific Rim countries. 5 out of 5 stars.
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Michael Palin does it again with Full Circle. Starting in Alaska Michael travels anti-clockwise around the rim of the Pacific Ocean visiting countries as diverse as Russia, Korea, Viet Nam, New Zealand, Colombia and the west coast of North American. He tells of his adventures getting to and exploring some fantastic natural wonders, visiting a Russian gulag with a former inmate, the relief of Japan, the Vietnamese reactions to a westerner, the biggness of Australia and the hardworking people of South America. The section on the United States is short and not always sweet. Palin is taken aback by the physical bigness of Americans, and rush, and loudness. By the time he reaches Canada and attends a "lumberjack" fair (no singing Mounties included!) he really "wants to go home". We also learn a bit about how the series and book were produced, his wife Helen and their children, and that being on a job for the BBC doesn't always mean smooth sailing! Michael's friend Basil Pao took the photographs - he also joined Michael on "Around the World in Eighty Days". I can highly recommend this book and not only to fans of Monty Python - it doesn't end how you might expect!

The Lonely Land (Fesler-Lampert Minnesota Heritage Book Series)

Sigurd F. Olson

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Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

One of the best books I have ever read 5 out of 5 stars.
8 of 8 people found this review helpful.

I was looking on information on old canoe routes of the voyageurs and I came upon this book. It tells the experiences of Olson, a famous naturalist of the 50's and 60's, and 5 of his friends, as they paddle three wood and canvas canoes down 500 miles of the Churchhill River in Saskatchewan in 1960. Olson describes the setting and experience so completely, including diary entries of famous fur trappers who traveled the same route, that I have thought of nothing else but going to see the country he describes, the Canadian Shield of Northern Saskatchewan. It is a different place now than it was 40 years ago, less lonely I imagine, but still something I must do. I would recommend this book to anyone who longs to experience this land, North America, before it became overpopulated.

Sigurd F. Olson's "The Lonely Land" 4 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

I read this book while in Antarctica, and I spent several storm days lost in Olson's vivid tale of an epic journey through the vast Canadian wilderness. His insight into the socio-historical condition of the indigenous peoples and French-Canadian missionaries and traders is unique. Also, I found the illustrations by Frances Lee Jacques to be immaculate line drawings worthy of admiration in their own right. "The Lonely Land" fueled the wanderlust and naturalist in me as much as any Ed Abbey or John Muir book.

Instant Immersion French (audio CD)

Topics Entertainment

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

From Provence to Paris, now you can join the conversation with Instant Immersion· French for Travelers, the dynamic audio language learning system on 8 compact discs. Providing effective, progressive instruction in all the basics of structure, syntax and grammar, Instant Immersion· French for Travelers emphasizes the building blocks of proper speech and conversational skill-building, all set to a lively lesson plan of practical French vocabulary. Not a phrase book, not a translation guide, Instant Immersion· French for Travelers is the speedy, sophisticated route to proper French, for all non-native speakers on the go. Follow the audio lesson plan at your own pace! CD 1: Alphabet; Sounds CD 2: Greetings; Days of the week; Weather CD 3: Numbers; Time/hours; Telephone numbers; Corresponding verbs CD 4: Questions; Verb endings; Conjugations; Prepositions CD 5: Shopping terms; Methods of payment CD 6: Expressing a goal; Intent; Corresponding verbs CD 7: Quantity; Discussing opinions; Prepositions CD 8: Course review

Gene Kilgore's Ranch Vacations

Gene Kilgore

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LEADING GUIDE TO RANCH VACATIONS IN NORTH AMERICA 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

The recently published 7th edition of Gene Kilgore's Ranch Vacations describes over 90 guest, resort, fly-fishing, and Winter ranches in North America. Whether you are looking for a private getaway, a working dude ranch, or resort for the whole family, this is by far the most comphrensive guide available in bookstores today. Author Gene Kilgore, widely considered the recognized authority on ranch vacations, has traveled thousands upon thousands of miles to tell you the reader tidbits of information about the setting, rates, activities, accomodations, dining options, entertainment and children's programs. He also includes helpful advice on how best to reach your destination. As in past editions, Kilgore has included wise sage tips on choosing the right ranch, what to pack, helpful maps, and a wonderful glossary of ranch terms. The 7th edition of this book sits on a shelf in my personal study alongside the six previous editions and will no doubt help me plan yet another ranch vacation for my family as we love to relive the time honored traditions of dude ranching. I commend the author on his commitement to opening the eyes of his readers to the beauty that is ranch country. Happy trails await you.

Editorial Review:

Gene Kilgore's Ranch Vacations lists more than 140 ranches in the U.S. and Canada. Kilgore details the setting, activities, dining and accommodation options, entertainment, children's programs, rates, and how to get there. Complete with two new maps, full-color photos, and tips on what questions to ask when choosing a ranch, what to pack, and a glossary of ranch terms, planning a vacation where beautiful scenery, fresh air, and delicious food awaits has never been easier.

Moleskine City Notebook Toronto (Moleskine City Notebook)

Moleskine

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The first guidebook you write yourself.

The largest city in Canada Toronto is a diverse and thriving city. Keep track of your favorite neighborhoods museums and experiences in a Moleskine City Notebook Toronto.

The Key Map summarizes the overall city layout showing the sequence and location of the 14 zone maps. Map of the TTC Rapid Transit system and list of stations plus the alphabetical street index of the zone maps. Blank pages for jotting down notes and recording your thoughts stories and memories. 32 removable sheets for loose notes and exchanging messages. 12 translucent sticky sheets for tracing your routes and sharing itineraries. A 96-page tabbed archive for collecting everything that matters most and keeping it at your fingertips. The first 6 tabs are printed; the others await your personalization with the enclosed adhesive labels.

Each pocket sized Moleskine City Notebook is thread bound and has a cardboard bound cover with rounded corners acid free paper three bookmarks an elastic closure and an expandable inner pocket that contains the Moleskine history.

The Great Bear Rainforest: Canada's Forgotten Coast

Ian McAllister, Karen McAllister, Cameron Young

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A must of bear lovers, intersting facts, great photos 5 out of 5 stars.
9 of 10 people found this review helpful.

This is a wonderful book for both nature and bear lovers alike. It is packed with beautiful color photos. Many interesting facts about the wildlife & plants of the area are detailed in the captions.

The landscape photos feature vibrant wildflowers, ancient forests, & mountains. There are also many remarkable pictures of several bear types. I loved the close-up shot of a bear eating a fish & another of a sprit bear on a log.

Stunning photos of some other animals include a puffin close-up, a bald eagle mother with baby, & an elephant seal gathering. If you can tear yourself away from the pictures, the text is equally impressive.

The authors tell of their experiences while exploring the rainforest. They also discusses the environmental concerns of the area. Journal entries from the trip are scatted throughout the book.

Editorial Review:

Along the coast between Vancouver Island and Alaska lies 250 miles of forested island and inlets. Ian and Karen McAllister spent seven years photographing and mapping this forgotten wild ecosystem. Their informative text and remarkable photographs (including some of the most extraordinary images of wild bears ever published) present a complete picture of this unique area. 150 color photos.

The Rancher Takes a Wife

Richmond P. Hobson

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Fantastic journals of a tough breed,lifestyle and adventure 5 out of 5 stars.
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I own originals of Hobson's three books and re-read them every few years. His ability to vividly portray the life that he and The Top Hand and later Mrs. Hobson had in the interior of British Columbia is to have been there. It is hard in today's comfortable way of life to envision the situations and dangers that were simply a part of how it was back then. Having grown up in the mountains of the U.S. West, I can only marvel at the abilities of these adventuresome pioneers in the cattle country of B.C. To have met Rich Hobson was of great interest to me... I simply waited too long and he had passed away. The travels and travails through Hobson's life would make an awsome story for a movie. Note: Make sure you read the three books in sequence... and enjoy!

Frommer's Banff & Jasper National Parks (Park Guides)

Christie Pashby

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Frommer's Banff & Jasper National Parks 5 out of 5 stars.
12 of 12 people found this review helpful.

This was almost the only book I followed during my vacation to Banff and Jasper. This books is packed with tips, travel plans and a ton of information for your Canadian Rockies tour. Its a great book!

Comprehensive Park Guide 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

I have used the Canada guide in the past when visiting Banff, but this book provides more in depth coverage of the parks (Banff and Jasper). If your primary visit is to these places, I would recommend this book as an excellent guide!

Editorial Review:

Frommer's Puts the Parks in Your Pocket.

All the up-to-date practical information and candid insider advice you need to have the perfect park vacation...in an easy-to-carry size-and at an unbeatable price!

Your Complete Guide to Banff & Jasper National Parks:
* The best strategies for seeing theses majestic parks, whether you have two weeks or two days
* Great places to stay: Luxury hotels, rustic lodges, and the best places for backcountry camping
* The best hikes, from gentle walks to rewarding climbs, plus canoeing, skiing, snowboarding, and horseback riding
* Detailed maps, plus a fully illustrated nature guide to help you spot a variety of local wildlife