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Hiking Washington's History
A trail guide for history buffs—and a history book for hikers
For thousands of years people have traveled across Washington’s spectacular terrain, establishing footpaths and roads to reach hunting grounds and coal mines high in the...
ISBN: 9780295748528
more detailsStaying Healthy Abroad
A Global Traveler's Guide
Whether planning a long weekend in Mexico, a business trip to Ghana, or a semester abroad in Vietnam, travelers need current and practical information on protecting their health in foreign countries. Staying Healthy Abroad gives...
ISBN: 9780295744384
more detailsSeattle Walks
Discovering History and Nature in the City
Seattle is often listed as one of the most walkable cities in the United States. With its beautiful scenery, miles of non-motorized trails, and year-round access, Seattle is an ideal place to explore on foot.
In...
ISBN: 9780295741284
more detailsHaida Gwaii
A Guide to BC's Islands of the People, Expanded Fifth Edition
Haida Gwaii, ancestral home of the Haida Nation, was once as inaccessible and mysterious as it is beautiful. The tight cluster of islands off British Columbia’s northwest coast remained virtually untouchable for millennia, allowing its...
ISBN: 9780295999937
more detailsThe Art Lover's Guide to Japanese Museums
The museums of Japan feature rich collections and excellent exhibitions in world-class galleries. Yet they can be difficult to navigate without first-hand knowledge. The Art Lover's Guide to Japanese Museums acts as a personal guide,...
ISBN: 9780955997716
more detailsTrams, Buses, and Rails
The History of Urban Transport in Bangkok, 1886-2010
Trams, Buses, and Rails recounts the unique and little-known 130-year history of Bangkok’s transportation system, from the first horse-powered tramway in 1888 to the mass transit urban railway of the twenty-first century. Using government archives...
ISBN: 9786162150807
more detailsThe North Cascades Highway
A Roadside Guide
Each year thousands of drivers travel Washington State’s breathtakingly beautiful North Cascades Highway (State Route 20), observing the region’s alpine flora and fauna and its dramatic geologic features. The North Cascades Highway, an illustrated natural...
ISBN: 9780295993164
more detailsDiscovering Totem Poles
A Traveler's Guide
Rising from a forest mist or soaring overhead in parks and museums, magnificent cedar totem poles have captured the attention and imagination of visitors to Washington State, British Columbia, and Alaska.
Discovering Totem Poles is the...
ISBN: 9780295991870
more detailsHow to Work in Someone Else's Country
Working abroad offers adventure, friendship with people of other cultures, intimate familiarity with exciting places, and opportunities to make real differences in communities. It also presents countless challenges, ranging from packing and staying safe and...
ISBN: 9780295991368
more detailsExploring Fort Vancouver
To explore the sweep of human history at Fort Vancouver is to grasp some of the essentials of the North American experience. The fort has been part of the major historical trends of the Pacific...
ISBN: 9780295991580
more detailsPurple Flat Top
In Pursuit of a Place
When a mining claim on a crumbling cliff of burnt-rose quartzite lured naturalist Jack Nisbet to the northeastern corner of Washington State in 1970, he began a search for an understanding of that open country...
ISBN: 9780295991214
more detailsMobility and Cultural Authority in Contemporary China
Chinese citizens are becoming increasingly mobile, both inside China and abroad, as migrant workers, tourists, and students. China is caught between perceived benefits and dangers posed by mobility, complicated by the government’s own conflicting impulses...
ISBN: 9780295990163
more detailsExploring Washington’s Past
A Road Guide to History
Exploring Washington’s Past tells the state’s story in terms of where to go and what to see. With words, photographs, and maps, the authors evoke the cultural landscape and portray Washington’s people and events from...
ISBN: 9780295974439
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