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  Letters from Egypt - An...

  Lucie Duff-Gordon

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  In 1862, Lucie Duff Gordon left her husband and three children in England and settled in Egypt, where she remained for the rest of her short life. Seeking respite from her tuberculosis in the dry air, she moved into a ramshackle house above a temple in Luxor, and soon became an indispensable member of the community. She set up a hospital in her home where all were welcome, from slaves to local leaders. Her humane, open-minded voice and her enchantment with her Arab neighbours shines across the centuries through these letters – witty, life-affirming, joyous and self-deprecating.

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  3000 Miles in the Great Smokies

  William A. Hart

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  A hiking memoir by “a man whose soul is held in thrall by remote places in the Smokies where . . . rising trout and fog-laden valleys rule supreme” (Jim Casada, The Literature of Hiking in the Smokies).   Bill Hart has hiked, camped and fished in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for more than forty years. In over three thousand miles of walking, he has recorded experiences and impressions that will delight readers of all ages. Whether exploring some of the most remote sections of the Smokies, angling for trout, meeting mountain folk, or marveling at the flora and fauna around him, Bill has a gift for heartfelt storytelling and a wealth of knowledge to share about the park. Join him for an unforgettable journey through a beloved national treasure.   Includes photos   “[A] collection of essays and journal entries of over 40 years of hiking, camping and exploring in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.” —Go Knoxville   “A compilation of thoughts and reminiscences of his wonderful days and nights there.” —Smoky Scout’s Hiking Adventures

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  How the World Sees America

  Mark Hertsgaard

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  In a profound sense, most U.S. citizens are insulated from the realties of the rest of the world.  Even with worldwide communication technologies, the major U.S. media filters out much of what goes on beyond American borders, only focusing on major events.  Here, a former overseas journalist and writer, Mark Hertsgaard, speaks of how others around the world see the United States.

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  Deathly Ill - An Adventure into...

  M. Allan Daly

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  Planning an international trip?You don’t have to risk having your vacation ruined from food poisoning. 
  Who has your back when it comes to food safety at your final destination? 
  (a) Hotels and restaurants 
  (b) Tour operators 
  (c) Local health departments 
  (d) None of the above 
  If you guessed (d), you’re right! 
  Deathly Ill is a true adventure about M. Allan Daly's quest to make food safer for 
  travelers visiting Latin America and beyond. The jaw-dropping and sometimes 
  gut wrenching stories, from some of the top restaurants in the world, include 
  information that people in the travel industry would never share; nevertheless, 
  these stories had to be told. 
  Travelers can take charge of their own food safety and demand that it be a top 
  priority because the ravages of foodborne illness can destroy vacations at best and 
  lead to a hospital stay or death at worst. 
  You now have a food safety travel advocate. Allan is focused on the health and 
  safety of travelers. 
  Included in the book are loads of tips for gluten-free and food allergy travelers, 
  along with vital questions to ask prior to booking an international tour. M. Allan 
  Daly has the answers to help you and your family stay safer on your next 
  vacation.

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  Ghosts of Fort Collins

  Lori Juszak

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  Local tour guide and paranormal expert Lori Juszak proves that underneath this Colorado city’s hip façade lies a history that’s sure to haunt you.   From reports of a figure in the old firehouse bell tower to whispered rumors of apparitions seen in basements and tunnels underneath the city, Fort Collins is filled with disturbing and unnatural occurrences. In Old Town, pictures fly off walls, ghostly noises ring out through passageways, and specters pass through brick walls. Tour guide Lori Juszak and her team take readers on a trip through the Choice City’s most chilling hauntings and legends. Meet the boarder at the Antler’s Hotel who never checks out; dance along to the unexplained music in the Museum of Art. Watch out for the ghost at the Armadillo Garage and beware the spirits of the underground morgue!   Includes photos!

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  Queen Victoria’s Jubilee

  Mark Twain

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  While in London in 1897, Mark Twain was commissioned by William Randolph Hearst to report for the San Francisco Examiner on the sixtieth anniversary of Queen Victoria’s ascension to the throne.  
    
  Evoking historical detail reminiscent of passages in The Prince and the Pauper and Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc, Twain compares the jubilee to his own original and imaginative account of the 1415 celebration following the English victory at Agincourt, and he also reflects on the rapid changes in the British Empire during the Victorian age.

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