From Book News, Inc.
This guide for visitors and natural history enthusiasts features descriptions of animals of Madagascar and their behavior and gives information on where best to see them, as well as hints for photographing them. Some 250 species are described, illustrated with some 200 color photos. This second edition updates information on national parks and reserves, and...

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Experience Malagasy magic with us. Spot lemurs in lush rainforest, dance the salegy with locals or explore remote highland villages. Though only a short sail from the mainland, Madagascar is a truly unique African destination.

• color section on Madagascar’s extraordinary and fragile wildlife
• 36 thoroughly updated maps
• extensive c...

Language Notes
Text: French, English, German, Hungarian, Malagasy --This text refers to the Map edition.

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A road map of Central and South Africa and Madagascar, covering the major road networks across the region. Scale: 1/4,000,000 - 1cm=40km Legend/Key in two languages (French and English)

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Ingram
One of the world's leading photographers of wildlife and the natural environment reveals not only the astonishing beauty of this unique and diverse land, but also strikingly uncovers the wrenching conflicts between changing cultures and fragile eco-systems.

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Ingram
This thoroughly updated book contains an illustrated guide to the region's unique wildlife and vegetation and invaluable tips on where to go diving, snorkeling, whale-watching, and mountain climbing. The language section covers Malagasy, French, and Comorian. color insert. 50 maps.

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From Publishers Weekly
Readers who have followed Murphy's adventures ( Full Tilt: Ireland to India with a Bicycle ; In Ethiopia with a Mule ) know she is a dauntless traveler, unfazed by the unexpected and physically able to face rigorous conditions. But the Republic of Malagasy (Madagascar) was a challenge. Murphy and her 14-year-old daughter Rachel made their way across and ar...

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The sixth edition of the Bradt Guide to Madagascar brings the visitor bang up to date with the changes in tourist infrastructure that have made Madagascar increasingly accessible. The ideal guide for all visitors, whether on an organized tour or heading out on their own. This guide includes suggested itineraries for all budgets and interests. It has expanded cove...

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About the Author
Dr. Daniel W. Gade, a member of the faculty of the Department of Geography at the University of Vermont, is a recognized authority on the geography of Madagascar.

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Language Notes
Text: French, English (translation)

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Synopsis
"Everything about Madagascar is surprising", as Dervla Murphy and her 14-year-old daughter, Rachel, found to their delight. Despite accidents, misadventures, contrasts and the political instability of the Great Red Island, they returned with a lasting respect for the kindness of its proud people.

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The concise, user-friendly text is packed with full-color photographs, maps, and climate charts to enable visitors to make the very most of the time available. This book is produced in a geographical format with itineraries and excursions for independent travelers. The book contains panels that highlight the best that the country has to offer. The color coding ma...

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During four months of travelling the island of Madagascar, Christina Dodwell rode in a horse-drawn stage coach, paddled a canoe on the south-east coastal river, laid plans to ride in the capital's Grand Prix horse race and witnessed traditional bone-turning rites. Travelling by ox cart and on foot, she enjoyed Madagascar's rich plant life and learned how this valuable g...

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iJET Weekly Travel Intelligence® Report - Madagascar provides you detailed Travel Intelligence® that is updated weekly reflecting local conditions as of 7-15 days prior to purchase. Travel Intelligence® differs from typical destination information in that it is current, independent, unbiased knowledge focusing on potential travel concerns. Travel...

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From Book News, Inc.
In June 2001 and December 2002, total solar eclipses will be visible from southern Africa. This pocket guide (5x8.5) covers the eclipse areas in each relevant country, from accommodations and viewing sites to pre- and post-eclipse excursions and further reading. Abundant maps detail the path of both eclipses.Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR