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Monuments of Central Asia : A Guide to the Archaeology, Art and Architecture of Turkestan
Edgar Knobloch
Paperback - $70.95
In this comprehensive account of the culture and history of Central Asia, Edgar Knobloch describes the main centers of the age-old civilization. Throughout the book he spices the text with quotations from the works of contemporary travelers, while pr ...
Robert E. Lee Slept Here
Chuck Lawliss
Paperback - $32.95
Imagine sleeping in General Sherman's Savannah headquarters . . . sharing a night's rest with the friendly ghost of a Union soldier who plays the violin. . . staying in a Georgia inn where Confederate gold may be buried . . . or crashing at a Carolin ...
Weird Europe : A Guide to Bizarre, Macabre, and Just Plain Weird Sights
Kristan Lawson
Paperback - $29.95
This irreverent, gruesome, and off-the-wall guide to churches made of salt, two-headed animals, underwater hotels, and magical relics, provides a respite from the perennially loved and eternally crowded mainstays of Europe. 75 photos.
The Great Wall
William Lindesay
Hardcover - $54.95
During China's recent tourism boom, the Great Wall has become one of the most recognizable images of China, Asia, and the world. This book provides a systematic explanation and scholarly interpretation of the Great Wall, offering common sense theorie ...
America's Art Museums : A Traveler's Guide to Great Collections Large and Small
Suzanne Loebl
Paperback - $32.95
Much more than simply a practical guide, this book is a knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour not only of this country's great museums but also of the history of art in America. 70 illustrations.
Echoes from the Smithsonian : America's History Brought to Life
John C. McCollister
Hardcover - $32.95
Americans love to visit museums. These houses of memorabilia enhance the lessons learned in school while allowing the opportunity to stand in their shadows. The displays bring alive the romance of a bygone era, and a good museum inspires each visitor ...
Sacred Places Around the World : 108 Destinations
Brad Olsen
Paperback - $30.95
World travelers and armchair tourists who want to explore the mythology and archaeology of the ruins, sanctuaries, mountains, lost cities, and temples of ancient civilizations will find this guide ideal.