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Lonely Planet
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[2023]
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9th edition.
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English
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"Lonely Planet's Southwest USA is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Marvel at the Grand Canyon, experience unbeatable nightlife in Las Vegas and visit world-class museums in Santa Fe; all with your trusted travel companion"--Publisher's description.
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Discover the enchanting allure of the Maldives like never before with the "Maldives Escapes: Luxury and Savings in Perfect Harmony" Dive into a world where luxury meets budget-conscious exploration, allowing you to experience the paradise of the Maldives without breaking the bank.Unveil the secrets of savvy travel with insightful strategies for finding excellent deals, navigating accommodations, and embracing all-inclusive packages. Embark on a journey...
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Nestled amidst the majestic Himalayas, Bhutan remains one of the world's most enigmatic and untouched destinations. Known as the 'Land of the Thunder Dragon', this tiny kingdom boasts a rich tapestry of traditions, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. From its awe-inspiring monasteries perched on cliff edges to the vibrant festivals that paint the towns in a riot of colors, Bhutan is a feast for the senses.In "Discover Bhutan," we invite you on a...
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Dans cette aventure captivante, accompagnez Yves, un homme de 64 ans déterminé à surmonter ses peurs et à partir seul en vacances en Thaïlande. Ce livre dévoile les motivations profondes d'Yves pour ce voyage, ses appréhensions et sa quête de liberté. En suivant l'itinéraire soigneusement planifié, Yves découvre une force intérieure insoupçonnée et s'épanouit dans chaque expérience. Du dynamisme de Bangkok aux trésors culturels de...
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Découvrez le vibrant monde de la communauté juive en Thaïlande, o traditions millénaires et dynamisme contemporain se rencontrent. Plongez dans l'histoire fascinante de cette communauté séculaire, explorez les lieux de culte, délectez-vous des délices de la cuisine juive thaïlandaise, et partagez les expériences uniques des membres de la communauté. Des festivités vibrantes aux rencontres interculturelles, ce guide vous ouvre les portes...
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New Mexico's Spanish legacy has informed the cultural traditions of one of the last states to join the union for more than four hundred years, or before the alluring capital of Santa Fe was founded in 1610. The fame the region gained from artist Georgia O'Keefe, writers Lew Wallace and D.H. Lawrence and pistolero Billy the Kid has made New Mexico an international tourist destination. But the Spanish annals also have enriched the Land of Enchantment...
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"The Way to the West" tells the story of the opening of the west, including the accounts of three early Americans Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett and Kit Carson. "The Story of the Cowboy" is a historical book about the cowboy in the American West close to the end of 19th century. "The Story of the Outlaw" is a study of the western desperado, with historical narratives of famous outlaws, the stories of noted border wars, vigilante movements, and armed...
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Uncover the suppressed testimony of the Lone Star State's uncomfortable past.
Tinseltown almost always gets Texas wrong. The "Searchers" never did that much searching, the "Giants" were hardly ever big in terms of character and The Last Picture Show was just the beginning of a disturbing reveal. As acclaimed writer Stephen Harrigan suggests, the Lone Star State was not exactly a Big, Wonderful Thing, and for too many Texans, nothing was ever "Awright,...
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Two hundred years of Houston history through the prism of business, entrepreneurship, and innovation in this essential and epic overview. The first Houston history book to be written from a business perspective, where the stories behind the city's many legendary successes are told. Moore presents historical perspectives in several key industries-from real estate to banking to music and sports-in the Bayou City's dynamic growth. Each topic offers chronicles...
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A rollicking ride through the true crime history of the American Southwest from the USA Today—bestselling author of The Darkest Night.
The line between history and mythology is razor thin-and the American Southwest often erases the line altogether. We might never disentangle crime-fact from fiction, but this book will transport you to Billy the Kid's real-life stomping grounds, legendary Tombstone, the childhood home of one of the worst al Qaeda...
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At last, here's the book Longhorn fans have hoped for: the ultimate die-hard fan's guide to one of the greatest college football programs ever. The Die-Hard Fan's Guide to Longhorn Football takes you back to the very beginning of University of Texas football in 1893 when, according to reporters at the time, Texas "wiped up the face of the Earth" with its first opponents. But the guide doesn't stop there. It works its way down the field of 115 years...
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Sooner fans, this is the one you've been waiting for--a book written by a die-hard fan, for die-hard fans. Chock-full of action photos, these pages capture the excitement and the glory of a century of Sooner football. The Die-Hard Fan's Guide to Sooner Football takes you on a tour through the long, proud history of the OU football program, from the birth of Sooner football in Bud Risinger's barber shop, through the dynasties of Bud Wilkinson and Barry...
13) Wicked Bisbee
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Nicknamed the "Queen of Copper Camps" for having the richest copper mining operations in the world, Bisbee also was the scene of dastardly crimes. From drunken shootouts in saloons to strikers clashing with mining executives, the town's past is filled with stories of vengeance and street justice. The aftermath of an 1885 lynching led directly to the establishment of the Copper Queen Library, too late to deter the infamous Bisbee Massacre of 1883....
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Author Kathy Benjamin accompanies the pioneering women of the Lone Star State's funeral business.
The intimate task of caring for the dead had long fallen under women's sphere of responsibilities. But after the Civil War, the sudden popularity of embalming offered new financial opportunities to men who set up as undertakers, pushing women out of their traditional role. In Texas, from the 1880s to the 1930s, women slowly regained their place by the...
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Trace the haunted heritage of America's Mother Road across Oklahoma.
Route 66 may seem like a quieter thoroughfare than it was in its heyday, but the ghosts of Oklahoma's past bustle along unabated. When the sun sets on the Road of Dreams, the shadows of its roadside attractions take on a nightmarish cast. British airmen disappear into the mist above Miami. Phantoms stir in the Dust Bowl's shallow grave. A westbound Frisco train hops the rails outside...
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Beneath Austin's shiny veneer lies a dark past, filled with murder, lechery and deceit. Legislators, lawmen and lawyers killed, robbed and lied just as well and just as often as the drifters and grifters preying on newcomers. The nation's first known serial killer made his debut in Austin in the form of the Servant Girl Annihilator, who is still rumored to be Jack the Ripper. After the Willis brothers murdered their neighbors over rumored buried gold,...
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Explore the haunted lore and inexplicable tragedies of North Central Texas.
North Central Texas is home to some former residents who just won't leave. Encounter spirits of affluent families lingering in their mansions and the specters of notorious outlaws still trapped in their jail cells. Uncover the mysterious demise of Garland's Smiley family and the grisly secrets of a Grayson County slaughterhouse. Track down the stone angel who flaps her wings...
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Thirteen Months in Dixie tells a rollicking tale of adventure, captivity, hardship, and heroism during the last year of the Civil War-in the protagonist's own words. After being hidden away for decades as a family heirloom, the incredible manuscript is finally available, annotated and illustrated, for the first time. Oscar Federhen was a new recruit to the 13th Independent Battery, Massachusetts Light Artillery, when he shipped out to Louisiana in...
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Arizona has stories as peculiar as its stunning landscapes. The Lost Dutchman's rumored cache of gold sparked a legendary feud. Kidnapping victim Larcena Pennington Page survived two weeks alone in the wilderness, and her first request upon rescue was for a chaw of tobacco. Discover how the town of Why got its name, how the government built a lake that needed mowing and how wild camels ended up in North America. Author Marshall Trimble unearths these...
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Explore accounts of Oklahoma's Freedmen as told by their descendants in these stories of resistance and resilience on the Western frontier.
The Freedmen of Oklahoma were black people, both enslaved and free, who had been living among the Indian nations. After the official abolition of slavery in 1866, they forged an identity as their own people as they faced the challenges of the western frontier. By 1906, before Oklahoma statehood, over 20,000 people...
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