| Walking the World's Natural Wonders Contributor(s): Sparks, John (Author), Allen, Benedict (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 0789210207 ISBN-13: 9780789210203 Publisher: Abbeville Press OUR PRICE: $35.96 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | Special Interest - Adventure |
| Dewey: 796.51 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 8.8" W x 10.3" (2.25 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: On every continent, in every age, people have marveled at the wonders of the natural world. Unlike vehicular transportation, walking allows the traveler to experience these wonders on a vivid sensuous level, enjoying all the sights, sounds, and smells of a beautiful landscape. In Walking the WorldG s Natural Wonders, traveler Jon Sparks takes readers on a guided tour across 34 such landscapes, profiling the worldG s most magnificent walking routes from the mountains of Hawaii to EnglandG s Jurassic Coast. Accompanied by stunning photography from around the globe, SparksG s vibrant text will appeal to anyone with a sense of adventure. Each of the 34 profiles also contains a regional map and a facts and figures box detailing route distance and altitude, optimal travel season, accommodation options, and more. Covering six continents and some of the worldG s most gorgeous scenery, Walking the WorldG s Natural Wonders is the perfect inspiration for your next walking adventure. |