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The art of discovering cultural and natural treasures in everyday landscapes
In the course of the mundane routines of life, we encounter a variety of landscapes and objects, either ignoring them or looking without interest at what appears to be just a tree, stone, anonymous building, or dirt road. But the "deep traveler," according to Hartford Courant essayist David K. Leff, doesn't make this mistake. Instead, the commonplace elements become the...
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Bulletin volume 110
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State Geological and Natural History Survey of Connecticut, Dept. of Environmental Protection
Pub. Date
1985
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English
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English
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Due to a mix-up, Oliver August stumbles onto the hunt for China's most wanted man, Lai Changxing, an illiterate tycoon on the run from corruption charges. Sensing something emblematic in this outsized tale of rise and fall, August sets out to find the self-made billionaire, in the hope that if he can understand how Lai reinvented himself, he will also better understand the tectonic forces transforming modern China. Lai embodies the story of China's...
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English
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The Great Railway Bazaar is Paul Theroux's account of his epic journey by rail through Asia. Filled with evocative names of legendary train routes; the Direct-Orient Express, the Khyber Pass Local, the Delhi Mail from Jaipur, the Golden Arrow to Kuala Lumpur, the Hikari Super Express to Kyoto and the Trans-Siberian Express; it describes the many places, cultures, sights and sounds he experienced and the fascinating people he met. Here he overhears...
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Fodor's Travel Publications
Pub. Date
2024
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English
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"Inside the guide: An illustrated 'ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES' guide to the top things to see and do ; Multiple itinerarires to effectively organize your days and maximize your time ; More than 70 detailed maps ; Color photos throughout ; Honest recommendations from locals on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, and more ; Photo-filled "BEST OF" features on "France's Best Museums", "France�s Best Small...
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Fodor's Travel Publications
Pub. Date
2020
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English
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"Fodor's correspondents highlight the best of Spain, including Barcelona's hippest neighborhoods, Madrid's top museums, and Andalusia's white villages. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the most of your time, whether it's your first trip or your fifth."--back cover.
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