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  The Wharncliffe Companion to...

  David McGrory

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  An accessible and informative reference to the historic events and cultural importance of this beautiful West Midlands city. Aimed at visitors and residents alike, this companion to the history of Coventry is an indispensable reference guide to its long, eventful, and fascinating history. Essential information on significant people, places, and events is presented in a convenient A to Z format. Famous and notorious individuals are portrayed here. Dramatic and sometimes tragic events are remembered, and familiar local myths and legends are explored. This volume is a source of fascinating insights into Coventry’s past and should provide answers to frequently asked historical questions - the whos, wheres, and whys that make up the rich history of the city.

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  Afloat on the Ohio

  Reuben Gold Thwaites

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  Afloat on the Ohio, An Historical Pilgrimage, of a Thousand Miles in a Skiff, From Redstone to Cairo.There were four of us pilgrims—my Wife, our Boy of ten and a half years, the Doctor, and I. My object in going—the others went for the outing—was to gather "local color" for work in Western history. The Ohio River was an important factor in the development of the West. I wished to know the great waterway intimately in its various phases,—to see with my own eyes what the borderers saw; in imagination, to redress the pioneer stage, and repeople it. ( From the Preface )

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  Ireland's Best Walks

  Helen Fairbairn

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  In a country richly endowed with wild mountain ranges, secluded valleys and untamed coastlines, the best natural landscapes can only be explored on foot. Here are over sixty of the greatest one-day walking routes in Ireland, varying from short strolls to full-day treks. Every part of the Republic and Northern Ireland is featured. From rugged peaks and chiselled ridge lines to towering sea cliffs and sheltered loughs, these routes take you past all the country's finest scenery. Many of the routes are hill-walks, with clear descriptions of the country's classic mountain ascents. Even seasoned hillwalkers will find challenging outings. Each walk is illustrated with sketch maps and colour photos and is prefaced with a quick-reference summary and access notes. Route descriptions include clear navigational guidance to keep you on the right track.

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  Cruises in a different way!...

  Andrea Müller

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  Ship Ahoy! The guidebook "Cruises... in a different way 2019/ 2020" is aimed at all sea bears and crusaders who do not make organised shore excursions and would like to explore the ports on Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, Fuerteventura and La Gomera individually and actively. Let your heart beat faster and get to know the country and its people. The city tours lead you with detailed route descriptions and maps to the most beautiful and important highlights of the capitals. On Tenerife in the capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife you dive directly into the exciting history of conquest of the Canary Islands. Under the Plaza España you look at ancient ruins of the Castillo San Cristóbal and the legendary cannon El Tigre with which the forearm of Nelson was shot down. In the Iglesia de la Concepción you can see the wooden cross that rammed Alonso de Lugo into the ground after the conquest. Culturally you get your money's worth in the museums MUNA with mummies, in the TEA, the La Recova and the Museo de Bellas Artes. Follow the carnival fools at Casa de Carnaval as they celebrate the 2nd largest carnival in the world. Don't miss the auditorium, the landmark of Santa Cruz. You can enjoy pure relaxation in the magnificent Parque Maritimo with its seawater swimming pool or in Playa de Las Teresitas. Relax in the 12-hectare Palmetum Botanic Garden or mingle with locals at the popular Plaza Weyler, Plaza de Los Patos and Parque Garcia Sanabria. Arrive in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and dive into the exciting underwater world of Poema del Mar, or take a refreshing dip in the award-winning Playa de Las Canteras. Wake up your thirst for discovery in the old town of La Vegueta. Here you will find the magnificent Basílica de Santa Ana Cathedral, the Museo Canario with Skulls, the Columbus House Casa Colón, the CAAM Art Centre, the historical Gabinete Literario Literature Cabinet and the pretty Palacete Rodriguez Queguez Palace.From Arrecife, on the black volcanic island of Lanzarote, you begin your visit with a walk around the picturesque Charco de San Ginés.You stroll along the main shopping street Calle Léon y Castillo and visit the ancient castles Castillo de San Gabriel and Castillo de San José. Crown your shore leave at the Gran Hotel Arrecife with an unforgettable view of Arrecife and Fuerteventura from the 17th floor or splash around the azure blue Playa de Reducto.On the Isla Bonita La Palma in Santa Cruz de La Palma, follow Columbus' spirit of adventure again. In the Museo Naval Barco de La Virgen you will experience the discovery of America in the ship of Santa Maria and sniff sea air on deck. Your city tour takes you along the bustling shopping street O´Daly to the historic Plaza España with its historic buildings, the impressive cathedral Iglesia de Salvador and the island museum Museo Insular.Let yourself be enchanted by the picturesque facades of the Casas de los Balcones and end your stay with a sunbath at Playa del Malecón. In the capital Puerto de Rosario of Fuerteventura you can take a breather at the fine sandy powder beach Playa Chica or go shopping in the large Centro Comercial Rotondas. Walk through the sleepy city and discover the Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Rosario and the Casa Museo Unamuno, where the writer lived in exile.On La Gomera, time has stood still in the cosy capital San Sebastián de La Gomera. You stroll past the magnificent buildings from the colonial period, visit the impressive Iglesia de La Asunción, the little Ermita San Sebastián, the Columbus house Casa de Colón and see an excavation site in the Museo Arquelogico de La Gomera. In front of the Torre del Conde you can enjoy the beautiful Playa de San Sabastián.

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  Detours Into the Paranormal -...

  Denver Michaels

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  Author Denver Michaels travels to the Great Smoky Mountains and the surrounding areas to bring you book three of his popular Detours Into the Paranormal series. In this book, he shares ghost stories from Cades Cove, Gatlinburg, Asheville, the iconic Biltmore and more. He investigates the cryptids of the area such as Bigfoot, dogmen, pterosaurs, and even a river monster. Michaels also highlights spooky cemeteries, ghost towns and abandoned locations scattered about the region. Along the way, he documents his own experiences visiting Judaculla Rock, viewing the famous Brown Mountain Lights, and much more.

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  Ancient Egypt

  Edward Macuski

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  In this audio book, you will find both the history and the mythology of ancient Egypt. This period of time in the Egyptian history is commonly accepted to be between the years circa 3900 B.C and 332 B.C. These are the years when the land of Egypt was united into a single kingdom and when Alexander the Great, the king of Macedonia, conquered Egypt and forced Queen Cleopatra the VII to surrender to the Roman Empire. Whether you want to learn more about Tutankhamun, whose tomb was discovered in the year 1922 and filled with gold and riches, or Cleopatra the VII, the famed last queen of Egypt, you will have the opportunity in this book to learn all about some of the most prominent rulers of Ancient Egypt. As well as the history of the pyramids, temples, and religion, how the Nile was an integral part to survival, the Egyptian army, and battle practices, how transportation and trade affected life, the daily life of ancient Egyptians, as well as their mythology, time periods, and dynasties. The life of the ancient Egyptians was not easy. If the water level of the Nile was only too low or high, it would cause devastation. They were isolated, yet they always have to be ready for an attack on the Pharaoh and their capital. Upper and Lower Egypt were both quite different and separated, making it more difficult to govern. Yet, in order to live prosperously, both portions of Egypt had to work synergistically. This took the effort of the Pharaoh, local governments, and the people. It was not an easy environment to live in, but by working together, the people were able to survive.

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