Travel guides: museums, historic sites Books
Wildsam Wildsam Field Guides: Denver
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£999.99
Wildsam Wildsam Field Guides: Portland
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£999.99
Farcountry Press Along the Trail with Lewis & Clark: A Guide to
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£18.00
Workman Publishing Very Washington DC: A Celebration of the History
Book SynopsisA travel guide with character, this fact-filled keepsake offers all the history, beauty, charm, and culture of our nation's capital city. In eye-catching watercolors and detailed sketches, artist Diana Gessler captures the allure that makes Washington DC one of the most visited destinations in the country. In addition to the national landmarks, stirring memorials, and vibrant neighborhoods, there's the Cherry Blossom Festival, the Twilight Tattoo (a military pageant featuring the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and the U.S. Army Drill Team), colorful row houses, famous hotels and restaurants, and more museums than you'll be able to visit in just one trip.Gessler covers the city's most popular attractions but also heads off the beaten path to share hidden gems, like the quirky Albert Einstein Memorial and Eastern Market, where you can dine on bluebucks and browse for flea market finds. Also included are an index of sites and a useful appendix of addresses, Web sites, Metro stops, and phone numbers.Very Washington DC is a picture-perfect guidebook—a one-of-a-kind memento for tourists and a cherished reminder of the city's riches for those who have always lived in America's hometown.
£16.14
WW Norton & Co New England House Museums: A Guide to More than
Book SynopsisThe one hundred sites in this guide are in all six New England States, dating from the early 17th century to the threshold of our time and the architectural styles reflect those popular over a period of four centuries. The sites are varied and were the homes of leaders and literati, merchants and millionaires, poets and Pilgrims, philosophers and farmers, and seafarers and Shakers. Each chapter lists the museum’s location, web address, and telephone number and provide a description of the historical occupants as well as an in-depth look at the house's place in national and architectural history. Sites include: Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, Hartford CT Sarah Orne Jewett House, Souther Berwick ME Emily Dickinson Museum, Amherst MA Robert Frost Farm, Derry NH The Breakers, Newport RI
£16.14
Smithsonian Books Official Guide to the Smithsonian National Museum
Book SynopsisA tour of one of the most famous museums in the world features its history and a look behind the scenes, as well as an in-depth exploration of the various exhibits and essential information such as phone numbers and hours designed to make any visit a success. Original.
£11.99
Smithsonian Books Official Guide to the Smithsonian National Museum
Book SynopsisThis fully illustrated guide to the Smithsonian's newest museum takes visitors on a journey through the richness and diversity of African American culture and the history of a people whose struggles, aspirations, and achievements have shaped the nation. Opened in September 2016, the National Museum of African American History and Culture welcomes all visitors who seek to understand, remember, and celebrate this history. The guidebook provides a comprehensive tour of the museum, including its magnificent building and grounds and eleven permanent exhibition galleries dedicated to themes of history, community, and culture. Highlights from the museum's collection of artifacts and works of art are presented in full-color photographs, accompanied by evocative stories and voices that illuminate the American experience through the African American lens.
£12.34
Rizzoli International Publications Lighthouses of America
Book SynopsisThrough gorgeous photography, this book celebrates these unique and magnificent beacons and their history. The construction of lighthouses began as this new nation s first public-works project in 1789 and established the United States as a maritime world power by making ports safe for navigation. These structures many still active and serving their original purpose even in the era of global positioning systems are living museums, yet they often prove difficult to access for visitors due to their necessary remoteness. From Maine s West Quoddy Head on the easternmost headlands to the iconic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, and the West Coast lighthouses from New Point Loma to New Dungeness and Michigan s Grand Haven Pier Lighthouse, the images here will delight both the armchair traveler and those who have taken the back roads or trekked across sandy beaches to visit these special and often artful buildings. This is a great gift for lovers of lighthouses, boaters, and those who live or dream of living on the seashore.Trade Review"A new book looks at nearly 150 ‘castles’ of the coast. Lighthouses have exchanged their once-crucial role in shipping and American coastal security for a new one as maritime monuments. A new book, Lighthouses of America by former Coast Guard rescue pilot Tom Beard in collaboration with the U.S. Lighthouse Society, showcases nearly 150 of what some historians have called 'America’s castles.' Organized into geographical areas, including New England, the Great Lakes, and the West Coast, the book describes lighthouses’ changing role as automated lights took over from people. Even in the era of boats guided by GPS, some sailors still appreciate the welcoming glow of that distant beam.” —The Wall Street Journal "Lighthouses of America, produced in association with the United States Lighthouse Society, is the next best thing to a tour of the real things. Not only do the stunning photographs transport you instantly to the harbors, bluffs, cliffs, and dunes of America’s coastlines, the accompanying narratives reveal the 300-year history of these iconic spires. It’s a trip through the past from a maritime perspective. …From cover to cover, it’s a pleasure to hold and peruse—not just once, but again and again—whenever it’s time for a retreat into the beauty and historic import of these charming towers. I loved learning about Fresnel lenses, too, those amazing works of glass art that gave lighthouses the ability to keep ships from harm. It’s informative, beautiful, inspiring, and just the right size to live permanently on my coffee table in Las Vegas, Nevada. The nearest lighthouse is 250 miles away, but thanks to this book, I can escape into the romance and history of 'America’s castles' any time I pick it up." —meganedwards.com"Of the enduring charm of lighthouses, the book’s editor and former Coast Guard rescue pilot Tom Beard writes, “Open seas in darkness is an eerie, sometimes frightening experience for navigators, but a distant, flashing light to sailors conveys a symbol of hope, tranquility, and comfort. Inside the tower, stalwart lighthouse keepers, tending lights in all manner of weather and personal privation, add to the mystique.” "—Atlas Obscura
£17.71
Getty Trust Publications Seeing the Getty Center and Gardens
Book SynopsisFeaturing stunning color photographs throughout, this edition takes readers on a visual tour through Los Angeles's iconic Getty Center, from the monumental modernist architecture of Richard Meier to the dynamic Central Garden designed by Robert Irwin. Filled with dazzling artistic treasures, distinctive flora, and panoramic views, this beautifully illustrated volume is a perfect souvenir for guests of the Center and an enticing introduction for those who have yet to visit the site.
£10.02
History Press The Bowery A History of Grit Graft and Grandeur
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£16.99
Princeton Architectural Press Amherst College: An Architectural Tour
Book SynopsisAmherst College: The Campus Guide is an architectural tour of one of North America's most prestigious liberal arts colleges. Founded in Western Massachusetts some two hundred years ago, the one thousand-acre campus is a living museum of architectural history, bearing the imprint of distinguished firms in architecture and landscape architecture: Frederick Law Olmsted; McKim, Mead & White; Benjamin Thompson; Edward Larrabee Barnes; Shepley Bulfinch; and Michael Van Valkenburgh. Organized as a series of six walks, the guide interweaves the history of the college with the story of the campus's development. Newly commissioned photographs and a hand drawn pocket map enhance this engaging journey through Amherst's architecture, landscape, interior design, and sculpture.
£27.00
Fonthill Media LLc The Poe Shrine
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£21.24
Fonthill Media LLc Boneyard
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£21.24
America Through Time Touching History: Rediscovering Tahoe City's
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£21.24
America Through Time Abandoned Chinatowns: Northern California
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£20.39
America Through Time Waterfalls of Wisconsin: The Wild Waters of
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£20.39
Master Books Journey Through the Ark Encounter
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£25.17
The Old Mill Press The House of the Future: Walt Disney, MIT, and
Book SynopsisStep inside The House of the Future, the iconic Disneyland attraction that captured the imagination of countless visitors during its ten-year run from 1957 to 1967.In this meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated book, readers will take a journey through the conception, construction, and ultimate closure of this groundbreaking exhibit. The House of the Future was a pioneering experiment in living that showcased cutting-edge construction techniques and futuristic household appliances, including the now-ubiquitous microwave oven.It was a glimpse into a world of endless possibility and unbridled optimism, brought to life through the vision of Walt Disney, his Imagineering team, MIT, and Monsanto.With stunning, never-before-seen photographs and illustrations, this book offers a deep dive into the world of The House of the Future and the lasting impact it had on generations of visitors. The House of the Future is more than a historical artifact; it's a testament to the power of imagination, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of progress.
£45.05
Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Winnipeg:
Book SynopsisLatest volume (first in Canada) of Scala's successful series of walking guides. Invaluable companion to a museum whose focus is on an interactive experience. Guide to the world's first museum to be dedicated solely to human rights. Human rights is an especially pertinent subject in today's uncertain world. The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is the world's first museum solely dedicated to the evolution, celebration and future of human rights. It is Canada's first national museum to be built in nearly half a century, and the first outside the National Capital Region. This Director's Tour is the perfect companion to the immersive, interactive experience the Museum offers its visitors - Director John Young provides an engaging, personal guide to the structure, themes and philosophy of this unique institution.
£9.57
Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts: Reimagining a
Book SynopsisFounded in 1937, the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts is the largest cultural institution of its kind in the region, offering a unique blend of visual and performing arts experiences. This richly illustrated book celebrates the opening of the museum’s new landmark building, introducing the museum’s collection for the first time within its stunning architecture, designed by Studio Gang, and landscape, designed by SCAPE. AMFA’s international collection spans seven centuries, with strengths in works on paper and contemporary craft, and includes notable holdings by artists from Arkansas, the Mid-South region, and across the United States and Europe. Located in Little Rock’s oldest urban green space, MacArthur Park, AMFA’s landmark building and grounds are realized in collaboration with Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects. This celebratory volume will be essential to all visitors, and anyone interested in the art and architecture of the American South.
£12.00
Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd Art in Landscape: Crystal Bridges Museum of
Book SynopsisFounded by philanthropist Alice Walton and opened to the public in 2011, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art welcomes all to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of landscape. This beautifully designed, fully illustrated volume celebrates the first major museum devoted to American artwork to open in the United States in half a century. Exquisite, newly commissioned photography depicts Moshe Safdie's striking and graceful architecture, nestled in a creek bed fed by a natural spring. The connections between art and landscape are made through breathtaking views and vistas of the grounds and architecture, and intimate experiences with the artwork. Highlights from the Colonial to Contemporary periods of American art include Charles Wilson Peale's 'George Washington', Asher B. Durand's 'Kindred Spirits', John Singer Sargent's 'Capri Girl on a Rooftop' and Nick Cave's 'Sound Suit', each accompanied by accessibly written interpretations by the museum's curators.
£9.75
Blue Guides Sites of Antiquity: From Ancient Egypt to the
Book SynopsisArmchair travelers and history buffs alike will thrill to the beautiful illustrations, floor plans, and maps that complement Sites of Antiquity as it traces the evolution of the Classical world through fifty of its greatest sites. From the Egypt of the pharaohs through the democracies of Greece to the fall of Imperial Rome, this handsome volume reflects the perennial Blue Guides' strengths in erudition and research.Table of ContentsMAP OF THE 50 SITES; THE ANCIENT EGYPTIAN WORLD: Historical overview; The sites: The pyramids of Saqqara and Dahshur , The pyramids of Giza , Eastern Thebes: Luxor , Eastern Thebes: Karnak, Western Thebes: The Valley of the Kings, Tel el-Amarna: 'The Horizon of Aten' , Abu Simbel , Edfu: Ptolemaic Egypt , Dendera , The island of Philae; THE ANCIENT GREEK WORLD: Historical overview , The sites: Knossos, Mycenae , Olympia , Delphi , Dodona , Epidaurus, Athens: the Acropolis , Athens: the Agora, Delos, Segesta and Selinunte: the Greeks in Sicily, Agrigento, Paestum: the Greeks in Italy; THE HELLENISTIC AGE: Historical overview; The sites: Pergamon , Priene: the planned city , Ephesus; THE ANCIENT ROMAN WORLD: Historical overview , The sites: Rome: the Forum, Rome: the Arch of Constantine , Rome: the Colosseum , Rome: the Pantheon , Rome: the Baths of Caracalla , Roman Ostia , Nimes , Pont du Gard , Petra , Aphrodisias , Pompeii, Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli , Hadrian's Wall , Leptis Magna , Palmyra , Diocletian's Villa at Split , Piazza Armerina , Trier; THE EARLY CHRISTIAN WORLD: Historical overview , The sites: Jerusalem , Christian Rome, Ravenna: outpost of Byzantium, Constantinople, St Catherine's Monastery, Sinai; Bibliography; Glossary; Index; Picture Credits.
£34.09
Crecy Publishing Wrecks & Relics 25th Edition: The indispensable
Book SynopsisBritain has a wealth of museums of all sizes, all with incredible exhibits, yet the ''big'' collections tend to get the limelight. All over the UK are amazing aircraft collections, containing aircraft of world, national or regional importance, many of which the curators of the national institutions would love to have.With region-by-region coverage, the backgrounds of the formative museums of Great Britain are highlighted along with the pedigrees of their most significant exhibits. Included are such icons as the de Havilland Aircraft Museum - home of the Mosquito; the Brooklands, Museum - headquarters of Sopwith, Hawker and Vickers; the Helicopter Museum - the world''s largest rotorcraft collection and Solent Sky - shrine to flying-boats and the Spitfire. Across Britain are many local collections that helped to pioneer this country''s incredible aviation heritage and the role of enthusiasts is highlighted with a profile of the first of them all - the Northern Aircraft Preservation Society and its lineage. Among the ''regionals'' are the Dumfries and Galloway, Solway, North East, Newark, Norfolk and Suffolk, Yorkshire and Berkshire museums. Smaller collections have incredible stories to tell, for example the Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum - the home of British flight test; the RAF Air Defence Radar Museum - devoted to the vital ''magic eye'' of the Battle of Britain, the Glenn Miller Museum - at the airfield from which the band leader departed to his doom and Fort Paul Armouries - dominated by the enormous Beverley airlifter. Over 150 museums and their most important exhibits are profiled with over 250 photographs, both archive and in full colour. Like the other titles in the series, Britain''s Local Aviation Treasures is a unique reference for anyone interested in Britain''s aviation heritage and it provides inspiration for a tour of discovery of the ''unknown'' gems of the UK
£18.00
Penguin Putnam Inc The Soldier's Truth: Ernie Pyle and the Story of
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£24.00
Dietrich Reimer Architekturfuhrer Koln
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£31.00
Schnell & Steiner Kulturstrassen ALS Konzept: 20 Jahre Strasse Der
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£999.99
Ma Non Troppo Rutas del Rock. de Los Caminos del Blues a
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£22.87
Ma Non Troppo Nuevas Rutas del Rock: del Sueño Californiano Al
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£23.18
Ma Non Troppo Rutas del Rock (Estuche): Viaje Por Los Lugares
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£39.05
L'Erma Di Bretschneider Museo Maffeiano: Iscrizioni E Rilievi Sacri
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£999.99
L'Erma Di Bretschneider Museo Archeologico Nazionale Di Palestrina: Le
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£999.99
L'Erma Di Bretschneider Museo E Territorio: Atti III Giornata Di Studi.
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£999.99
L'Erma Di Bretschneider Nel Lazio Guida Al Patrimonio Artistico Ed
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£35.00
L'Erma Di Bretschneider Nel Lazio: Guida Al Patrimonio Artistico Ed
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£35.00
University of Washington Press Masterpieces of Rijksmuseum Volkenkunde
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£42.75
Kapon Editions Guide to the Archaeological Museum of
Book SynopsisThe Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, one of the most important in Greece, houses masterpieces of Greek art associated with the history of Ancient Macedonia, from the 2nd millennium BC to the 4th century BC and the reigns of Philip II and Alexander the Great. The Guide to the Museum presents the rich, varied finds from Vergina, Sindos and Derveni and many other important Macedonian sites. Detailed illustrations accompany the descriptions of the objects on display. The introduction to Ancient Macedonia and the informative texts prefacing the descriptions of individual sections are designed to set the objects on display in their historical context, to help visitors to the Museum to enjoy the beauty of ancient art and follow the history of Macedonia. 240 colour illustrations. German language text.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT MACEDONIA HISTORY OF THE MUSEUM GUIDE FOR VISITORS PORTICO - ANTE-ROOM sculpture Exhibition ROOM 1 ‘Temple of Therme’ ROOM 2 sculpture Exhibition ROOM 3 sculpture Exhibition ROOM 4 Thessalonike Exhibition Area a Therme Area b Hellenistic Thessalonike Area c Late Hellenistic and Roman Thessalonike Area d Religious cults in Thessalonike Area E Public Life in Thessalonike Area f Public Buildings Area g Private Residences ROOM 5 Sculpture Exhibition ROOM 6 Sculpture Exhibition ROOM 7 The Macedonian Tombs ROOM 8 Sindos Exhibition ROOM 9 Vergina and Derveni Exhibition ROOM 10 Archaic and Early classical periods ROOM 11 Prehistoric Collection BIBLIOGRAPHY
£26.46
