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Shadow Diversby Robert Kurson
Random House Publishing Group 2004; US$ 7.99In the tradition of Jon Krakauer’s Into Thin Air and Sebastian Junger’s The Perfect Storm comes a true tale of riveting adventure in which two weekend scuba divers risk everything to solve a great historical mystery–and make history themselves. For John Chatterton and Richie Kohler, deep wreck diving was more than a sport. Testing themselves against treacherous currents, braving depths that induced hallucinatory effects, navigating through wreckage as perilous as a minefield, they pushed themselves to their limits and beyond, brushing against death more than once in the rusting hulks of sunken ships. But in the fall of 1991, not even these courageous divers were prepared for what they found 230 feet below the surface,... more...
Adventure Guide to Hawaiiby John Penisten
Hunter Publishing 1999; US$ 15.00A comprehensive guide to the islands of Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Hawaii, Kauai and Oahu by a long-time Hawaii resident. Smaller less-visited islands are also included. Along with the basics ? getting there, on-island transportation, restaurants, hotels, sightseeing ? you'll find plenty of outdoor fun. The best diving and snorkeling spots, the most scenic hiking trails, the most challenging kayak routes ? there's lots to do and this book shows when and where, with contact names and numbers outfitters, as well as tips on going solo. Maps, index, photos. more...
Adventure Guide to the Adirondacks & Catskillsby Wilbur H. Morrison
Hunter Publishing 1995; US$ 15.00Less than a day's drive from New York, Boston or Philadelphia, there are magical wilderness preserves, teeming with wildlife. Over 5,000 square miles of forests, lakes and mountains, the Adirondacks are among the most beautiful preserves in the world. The Catskills have deep gorges, great waterfalls, forested mountains, and some of the best fishing streams in the state. This guide recounts tales of the early Indians who roamed the forests, the first explorers, and the constant wars among the French and British, then the American colonists, for control of the land. But the book is mainly a guide to enjoying the region today. After sections on how to get there, the quickest and most scenic routes to and through the parks, the author details the... more...
Adventure Guide to Oklahomaby Lynne M. Sullivan
Hunter Publishing 1999; US$ 15.00This is the only full-sized comprehensive guidebook covering Oklahoma from tip to toe. With 250,000 Native American residents, the state is a treasure trove of history. Many of the adventures are about exploring the area and its culture, with details on pow-wows, historical reenactments, and celebrations - when they take place, what you'll see and how to get there. But that's not all you'll find in this unique book. The author tells where, when and how to bike, hike, float, fish, climb, ride and explore Oklahoma's bounty, with full information on outfitters and guides (and tips on going solo). Where to stay and eat, museums, historical sites, getting around - everything a traveler needs. more...
The Innocents Abroad, or The New Pilgrims' Progress; Being Some Account of Steamship Quaker City's Pleasure Excursion to Europe and the Holy Land;by Samuel L.) Mark (Clemens Twain
Digital Scanning, Inc. 2001; US$ 4.95The Innocents Abroad began as a series of travel letters written mainly for the Alta California , a San Francisco newspaper that sponsored Mark Twain?s participation in his trip to Europe and the Holy Land in 1867 aboard the steamship Quaker City. On the excursion from New York to Palestine they traveled a distance of over twenty thousand miles by sea and land through France, Spain, Italy, Morocco, Russia, Turkey and Egypt. Through his humorous writings he describes countries, nations, incidents, adventures and some of the people he encountered along the way. Elisha Bliss, published these letters as Innocents a subscription book in 1869, and then suggested to Twain that he revise the letters into this book. more...
Adventure Guide to Tennesseeby Blair Howard
Hunter Publishing 1997; US$ 15.00Adventure involves not only rugged outdoor activity but also sightseeing. Tennessee is an area rich in history and culture. There are hundreds of interesting places to see and historic sites to visit. You can drive the backcountry roads in search of a new experience or shop at antique stores and gift shops. Tennessee also offers new experiences in fine dining and opulent hotels. more...
Tom Sawyer Abroadby Samuel) Mark (Clements Twain
Digital Scanning, Inc. 2001; US$ 4.95Mark Twain (Samuel Longhorn Clements, 1835-1910) was one of the best and most popular humorists, lecturers, and writers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Twain was always drawing on his experience for his stories and gathering new experiences through his travels. Twain showed the rare ability to entertain both children and adults with his tales. Tom Sawyer and Huckberry Finn are the two characters for which Twain is known. It could be said that Tom Sawyer was the boyish side of Twain that grew up while Huckbleberry Finn was the boyish side of Twain that never wanted to grow up. more...
In the Lena Deltaby George W. Melville
Digital Scanning, Inc. 2001; US$ 4.95In the Lena Delta is the story of the U.S. explorer and naval engineer, George Melville, who led an expedition that found the remains of Lieutanant G.W. De Long and his party from his previous expedition on the Jeannette. In July of 1879, as chief engineer, Melville set sail with De Long from San Francisco on the Jeannette through the Bering Strait, heading for Wrangel Island off the northeast coast of Siberia. On September 5th, the ship became trapped in the pack ice near Herald Island (now Gerald Island), east of Wrangel. more...
Bermuda Alive!by Harriet Greenberg
Hunter Publishing 2000; US$ 15.00This exciting new addition to the Alive! series takes you to the pink sand of Bermuda ? in style! 'Dawn to Dusk' sections focus on the best daytime delights, such as terrific watersports, sightseeing, golf courses and fascinating museums. 'After Dark' sections take you to the best nightclubs, piano bars, cocktail lounges and beach cookouts. Hundreds of places to stay and eat are profiled in detail, based on repeat visits by the author. more...
Adventure Guide to the Yucatanby Bruce Conord; June Conord
Hunter Publishing 1997; US$ 9.95This guide takes you to places not covered in competing guides. Take to the mountain trails, swim in hidden cenotes, watch the sun rise on a beach near the ancient Maya port of Polé where the authors celebrated the dawn of the new millennium). Visit Bohemian Playa del Carmen, or history-rich Cozumel, where the Spanish first set foot on the North American continent. more...









