Out There chronicles fringe athletes, fitness freaks, and others obsessed by ill-advised dreams. It takes us to far-flung places no sane person would want to go.
What's for lunch when you're in Maine in the summer? What else but the ubiquitous lobster roll. Nearly every cafe, diner, dive, and gourmet restaurant offers their version of this sandwich (even McDonald's adds one to their menu every summer) and chefs delight in adding their own spin on this classic comfort food. Down East magazine has scoured ......
Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, Missouri Off the Beaten Path shares with you the Show Me State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed-from the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, ......
An Account of the Sultanate and Its People, Volume Two
A merchant's account of his travels through an independent African state Muhammad ibn 'Umar al-Tunisi (d. 1274/1857) belonged to a family of Tunisian merchants trading with Egypt and what is now Sudan. Al-Tunisi was raised in Cairo and a graduate of al-Azhar. In 1803, at the age of fourteen, al-Tunisi set off for the Sultanate of Darfur, where ......
This is the first volume from a new series of illustrated books, tracing the life and times of a modern gentleman. Edward is a man about town. He is educated, cultured with an eye for beauty and he has a fascination with history and people.
A history of a very popular beach destination near Sarasota on the Gulf coast of Florida. Reviewing the past century of Siesta Key development in the context of Florida's ancient and recent emergence, this book explains how one small Gulf coast barrier island has become world famous as "#1 Beach in the USA." Beginning with Amerindian settlers, the ......
Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, let Minnesota Off the Beaten Path show you the North Star State you never knew existed. Ski, hike, or just relax at the Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center; visit a three-billion-year-old rock in Yellow Medicine County; or fill up at the ......
Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, New Mexico Off the Beaten Path shows you the Land of Enchantment with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed-from the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, ......
