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True stories from around the world True stories from around the world Sean O'Reilly,Larry Habegger,William Dalrymple,James O'Reilly Offers a collection of the best travel writing. This title enables the readers to: explore the mysteries of superstition in Cameroon; discover the meaning of life talking to an Irish carpenter on an … OL16943590W
Too narrow to swing a cat Too narrow to swing a cat Steve Haywood One man and his cat travel the canals of England Steve Haywood has a new member of crew aboard his narrowboat, Justice—but maybe not the kind he'd have wanted if he'd known the trouble she'd cau… OL16998619W
Paris, Paris Paris, Paris David Downie Presents a guide to the districts of Paris, describing the history, buildings, landscape, social customs, and people of the city in each section. OL17778693W
French ghosts, Russian nights, and American outlaws French ghosts, Russian nights, and American outlaws Susan Spano "Susan Spano, America's original Frugal Traveler, explores some of the most romantic, most exotic, and wildest corners of the world in this captivating collection of her best-loved pieces. French Gho… OL17917026W
The year of living Danishly The year of living Danishly Helen Russell When she was suddenly given the opportunity of a new life in rural Jutland, journalist and archetypal Londoner Helen Russell discovered a startling statistic: the happiest place on earth isn't Disney… OL20000553W
Elephant complex Elephant complex John Gimlette "From one of our most widely praised travel writers--author of Wild Coast and Panther Soup--an eye-opening journey through Sri Lanka that, in the author's inimitable mixture of history, observation, … OL20020123W
White sands White sands Geoff Dyer "From "one of our most original writers" (Kathryn Schulz) comes an expansive and exacting book--firmly grounded, but elegant, witty, and always inquisitive--about travel, unexpected awareness, and th… OL20026366W
Cat on a hot tiled roof Cat on a hot tiled roof Anna Nicholas Having moved with her family to rural Mallorca to escape the stresses of London life, PR consultant Anna Nicholas continues to commute back to her glitzy Mayfair agency to earn a crust. Meanwhile she… OL21673351W
Live fast, die young Live fast, die young Chris Price One autumn, radio producers Chris and Joe drive across America, roof down, stereo up, and discover the roots of the sounds they love. OL24282939W
Siberian Dreams Siberian Dreams Andy Home Every year thousands compete to win the RGS/BBC Journey of a Lifetime award and fulfill their travel dreams. However, Andy Home's dream would be most people's nightmare. Andy went to Siberia, to the … OL24642067W
The Marsh Arabs The Marsh Arabs Wilfred Thesiger During the years he spent among the Marsh Arabs of southern Iraq-long before they were almost completely wiped out by Saddam Hussein-Wilfred Thesiger came to understand, admire, and share a way of li… OL2880103W
The Best American Travel Writing 2000 The Best American Travel Writing 2000 Bill Bryson,Dave Eggers,Jason Wilson,Jason Wilson Short Stories: Author Boat Camp: William Booth Lions and Tigers and Bears: Bill Buford This Teeming Ark: Tim Cahill The Toughest Trucker In The World: Tom Clynes Hitchhiker's Cuba: Dave Eggers … OL3533641W
Bonne Chance! Bonne Chance! Richard Wiles Deep in the Limousin countryside, Richard Wiles bought his dream home. But little did he expect to be living full time in the dilapidated farmhouse while struggling to finish the conversion during th… OL4186511W