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Home to Shakespeare, magnificent art museums and some of the world's most famous buildings, London is one of the world's most dynamic capitals. Learn to navigate the city on the Underground; view the masterpieces in the British Museum; or take a walking tour of Old London. With Rick Steves' London 2004, travelers can delve into English culture, make friends with...

Amazon.com
Reacting to an itch common to Midwesterners since there's been a Midwest from which to escape, writer Bill Bryson moved from Iowa to Britain in 1973. Working for such places as Times of London, among others, he has lived quite happily there ever since. Now Bryson has decided his native country needs him--but first, he's going on a roundabout jaunt on the island...

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The essence of London, found "in the swing, tramp, and trudge; in the bellow and uproar; the carriages, motor cars, omnibuses, vans, sandwich men shuffling and swinging; brass bands; barrel organs; in the triumph and the jingle and the strange high singing of some aeroplane overhead..." (Mrs. Dalloway), is ably conveyed in the visual burst of Dorling ...

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With a new design and unbeatable price, DK raises the bar on travel guides with its new Top 10 Travel Guide series.

Whether you are traveling first class or on a limited budget, this Eyewitness Top 10 guide will lead you straight to the very best the city has to offer. Dozens of Top 10 lists -- from the Top 10 sights in literary Bloomsbury to the Top 10 pubs,...

New York Times
"Don't leave home without STREETWISE."

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"From train enthusiasts wishing to make a dream come true to the tourist looking for a relaxing getaway, Europe by Eurail is the book to have." --Navy Times (Praise for a previous edition)


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Book Description
Join Rick Steves on a tour of the British Isles. Take in London's sights on a double-decker tour; escape to Wales' romantic moors; visit the Edinburgh homes of some of Britain's greatest authors, and more. Rick Steves' Great Britain 2004 covers London; Cambridge, Stonehenge, and Bath; Glastonbury and Wells; Cotswold Villages; Blenheim Palace; Stratford, Coventry...

Ingram
Frommer's has everything a London traveler could need--from the must-see sights for a first-time visitor to special discovers that intrigue even those who know London well. Look for the very latest on dining and nightlife. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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From Big Ben to the Tower of London, Carnaby Street to Harrod's, Buckingham Palace to Leicster Square, London continues to be the top choice for novice visitors to Europe. With this user-friendly guide, you'll enjoy all the sounds, sights, and tastes this great city has to offer. London For Dummies makes it easy to understand and navigate the city, with lo...

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The travel advice in City Secrets London comes directly from the personal recommendations of those who know the city most intimately: writers, critics, artists, and producers. By following these in-the-know recommendations, any traveler will extend well beyond the normal tourist experience to discover a private city rich in personal history. The secret energy of...

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From the commanding heights of Edinburgh Castle and Ben Nevis to the rolling Lowlands of Dumfries, and from the Art Nouveau splendor of Mackintosh's Glasgow to the enchanting stillness of a Highland croft, you will find an amazing amount to see and do.

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Walk along the light-strung riverbank at dusk before an evening of theater, take in the breathtaking view of the Houses of Parliament or spend the day visiting royal palaces and museums. You'll soon understand why so many visitors have loved the city for so long, since before the nursery rhyme bridge fell down ? and why, of all the world's travel destinations, L...

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London is a walker's paradise, and here's a guide through miles of endlessly surprising landscapes--from wild health land and waterways to formal gardens; from mews and narrow alleyways to elegant squares, from tranquil villages and bustling markets to royal palaces. Duncan acts as a personal guide and commentator, describing each of 30 walks and anticipating qu...

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From Publishers Weekly
Hay-on-Wye, a Welsh town of 1,500, is heaven on earth for people who love books, especially old books. It has 40 bookstores, and if you can't find what you want in one of them, you can fork over 50 pence and visit the field behind the town castle, where thousands more long-forgotten books languish under a sprawling tarp. McSweeney's contributor Collins mov...

From Booklist
Rugged Scotland's climate is too chilly to grow wine grapes, but it does support fields of barley and rushing streams of crystal waters. These combine to make Scotch whisky, whose well-aged, single-malt varieties connoisseurs prize above all other distilled spirits save France's cognacs and Armagnacs. Michael Jackson combines his broad knowledge of these whiskies w...

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No matter what your budget or whether it's your first trip or fifteenth, Fodor's Gold Guides get you where you want to go. In this completely up-to-date guide our experts who live in Scotland give you the inside track, showing you all the things to see and do -- from must-see sights to off-the-beaten-path adventures, from shopping to outdoor fun. Fodor's Scotlan...

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From Library Journal
Travel writer and former tour guide Friedman has compiled a list of strange, peculiar, uncommon, offbeat, quirky, bizarre, and wacky festivals, museums, attractions, tours, restaurants, hotels, and stores in the United States. There is even a list of 91 places "too weird to categorize." Each entry includes a description along with an address, and, when avail...

Synopsis
Few cities in the world can boast the richness of history, culture and ethnicity that have made the British capital one of the world's most exciting metropolises. From the curry houses of Southall in the west to the historic East End, from wild Hampstead Heath to the buzz of Brixton, London is far more than Harrods, Buckingham Palace and the British Museum. Here you'll ...

Ingram
The richness and diversity of the English village are celebrated in absorbing commentary and magnificent photography, bespeaking a way of life that has developed over the centuries. 285 color illustrations.

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Ingram
Equipped with candid, fresh reviews of moderately priced hotels and restaurants throughout the country, this is a complete sightseeing guide for the England traveler. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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From Publishers Weekly
An American broadcaster and journalist who lives in London with her British husband, Walmsley observes that Yanks and Brits have distinctly different "attitudes and aspirations." Here she catalogues some of those differences, and the subjects include pets ("What Joan Collins is to Yanks' fantasies, sheepdogs are to Brits' "); humor ("The vastly popular Joh...

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Your insider’s guide to the best places and prices

Explore the Emerald Isle in style

From Dublin and Belfast to the Blarney Stone and the Ring of Kerry, Ireland is a magical place. But how do you plan the perfect Irish vacation? Relax! This easy-to-understand guide is just what you need for an unforgettable trip.

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