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Geography of Travel and Tourismby Lloyd E. Hudman and Richard H Jackson List Price: $104.95 Available from Amazon $87.59 On 7-21-2006 
See Item's Page Book Description If you are adventurous in your travel or are interested in knowing more than what is found in travel brochures, this book makes for interesting reading. It gives a basic geographic overview of the world and each major geographic region, providing insights about the geographic character of specific regions to show how it establishes a setting for tourism. All regions or countries have a brief overview of the cultural, physical, and tourism characteristics of the region or country. The cultural characteristics are in the form of cultural capsules pertaining to the people and some tips as to personal actions that are acceptable and others to be avoided. Following the analysis of the geographic character the text discusses the tourist attractions in each of the regions, focusing on the geographic features that are important for creating a desire to visit that region. The authors highlight the most significant attractions, which combine with the geographic facts of the region to form the uniqueness of the area for visitors. In some cases there are differences of opinions concerning which are the major attractions, but those presented in the text provide an overview of the character of each specific tourist destination region. Tourists themselves also create geography. An area with few tourists is different in character from an area with large numbers of visitors. The origin of tourists also affects the environment; as for example visitors from Great Britain create a different environment than those from France because of their differing expectations and resultant services. About The Author Lloyd E. Hudman attends the Association of American Geographers annual meeting in Boston on the 25-29 of March. Richard H. Jackson attends The Association of American Geographers annual meeting in Boston on the 25-29 of March. |
Fodor's Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island, 8th Edition (Fodor's Gold Guides)by Fodor's Available from Amazon $3.49 On 7-21-2006 
See Item's Page Book Description Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador) can be a phenomenal adventure: kayaking, whale-watching, skiing, and dogsledding are just a few of the ways to dive in headfirst. White sandy beaches, lobsters in pot, and cozy inns steeped in history make it easy to have a relaxing interlude, too. Prince Edward Island has uncrowded beaches and the warmest water north of the Carolinas. Newfoundland and Labrador is a world unto itself, where humpback whales feed near and 10,000-year-old icebergs cruise by fishing villages. Our local writers have found the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to make your trip unforgettable. Before you leave on your trip be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing. The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best "Fodor's guides are saturated with information." - Two-color interior design makes it easier to find the information you need - Fodor's Choice Ratings flag must-see sights and hidden treasures - Hotel and restaurant Reviews cover all budgets - Plus multi-day itineraries to help you build the right trip for you and/or your family From the Inside Flap Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador) can be a phenomenal adventure: kayaking, whale-watching, skiing, and dogsledding are just a few of the ways to dive in headfirst. White sandy beaches, lobsters in pot, and cozy inns steeped in history make it easy to have a relaxing interlude, too. Prince Edward Island has uncrowded beaches and the warmest water north of the Carolinas. Newfoundland and Labrador is a world unto itself, where humpback whales feed near and 10,000-year-old icebergs cruise by fishing villages. Our local writers have found the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to make your trip unforgettable. Before you leave on your trip be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing. The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best "Fodor's guides are saturated with information." - Two-color interior design makes it easier to find the information you need - Fodor's Choice Ratings flag must-see sights and hidden treasures - Hotel and restaurant Reviews cover all budgets - Plus multi-day itineraries to help you build the right trip for you and/or your family |
Empire of Fortune: Crown, Colonies, and Tribes in the Seven Years War in Americaby Francis Jennings List Price: $18.95 Available from Amazon $13.26 On 7-21-2006 
See Item's Page From Publishers Weekly The Seven Years War (aka the French and Indian War) pitted the British and French empires against each other in a grab for the homeland of American Indians. This riveting, massively documented epic overturns textbook cliches concerning the struggle. Jennings argues that the Indians made every effort to avoid taking up arms; that they were forced into battle by land frauds, assaults and direct interference; that certain generals, far from being gallant heroes, used terror against their own troops and civilians. Here is Thomas Penn, renouncing his father William's Quaker faith and launching conspiracies that fueled fighting; George Washington lying to the Delawares; Ben Franklin supporting expansionism to his own political ends. Colonists' anger at war taxes and conscription sowed the seeds of the American Revolution. Completing a trilogy begun with The Invasion of America and The Ambiguous Iroquois Empire, this impassioned study throws valuable light on our history. Copyright 1988 Reed business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From Library Journal Jennings offers the first study of America during the Seven Years' War (1754-63) in almost two decades. He views the war as both part of the worldwide conflict between the British and the French and as a prelude to the American Revolution. As the final volume of Jennings's trilogy on Native Americans in early America, this ethnohistory emphasizes the importance and the different political goals of the many tribes engaged in the struggle and challenges the romanticized accounts of previous historians such as Francis Parkman, Daniel Boorstin, and others. Well-written, witty, and meticulously researched, this deserves to be read by scholars and interested general readers. David Szatmary, Univ. of Washington Extension, Seattle Copyright 1988 Reed business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. |
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