Museums category: 1997 books

Lighthouses and Life Saving along the Maine and New Hampshire Coast is a unique tribute to the men and women who protected mariners as they traveled along New England�s rocky coastline. With thousands of vessels plying the dangerous waters, the chance of a shipping disaster was always great. Hundreds...

For centuries, heroic men and women have guarded the treacherous yet beloved Cape Cod coastlines. From Provincetown to Chatham, Sandwich to Cuttyhunk, and many towns in between, residents have relied on the Atlantic for employment and nourishment. But Cape Cod has always been plagued with a shifting...

Thacher Island was named for Anthony Thacher who, in 1635, lost his four children and other family members in a shipwreck during the most severe storm to ever hit the Massachusetts coast. Only Anthony and his wife Elizabeth survived. The lighthouses have played an important role in several wars, including...

Microbreweries in America: A Guide to Microbreweries, Microbrews, Types of Beer, and a Beginner's Guide to Home Brewing Beer Brewed on every continent around the world and enjoyed in every nation, beer can quench every type of thirst and go down as easily as spring water to thick, heady...

Bilingual English/Romanian Guide (Ghid bilingv engleză/română)Bucharest offers some excellent attractions, and during the recent years has cultivated a sophisticated, trendy, and modern sensibility that many have come to expect from a European capital.Perhaps the most prominent landmark...

How much do you actually know about New York City? Did you know they tried to anchor Zeppelins at the top of the Empire State Building? Or that the high-rent district of Park Avenue was once so dangerous it was called "Death Avenue"? Lively and comprehensive, Inside the Apple brings to life New York's...

Florence (Firenze) is Tuscany’s capital and was once Italy’s capital. The city is known for its influence during the Renaissance period between the 14th and 17th centuries. Florence has stunning artwork and galleries, manicured gardens, winding streets and delightful waterfront shops.

Experience the distinct flavor of a thriving desert enclave with Old West roots and an artsy spirit. Inside Moon Tucson you'll find: The top sights and unique experiences: Visit remnants of ancient cultures or browse galleries of Pueblo art. Tour Mission San Xavier del Bac, stroll through Tucson's...

Ready to make the most of your time in Medellin? Stop endlessly researching or reading online reviews to figure out where you should go. Instead, learn about what's worthy from an experienced travel blogger. Colombia's most dynamic and most improved city has plenty to see and do, but...

A complete guide for everything you need to experience a great Long Weekend in Milwaukee.  Updated throughout the year, you'll save a lot of time using this concise guide.   “There is so much to do in Milwaukee that I was quite frankly surprised. By all means get ready to enjoy...

Hong Kong Disneyland is Disney's newest theme park. It's the home of clazzic attractions like "it's a small world," Space Mountain and Autopia, as well as the brand new Toy Story Land. The park is surrounded by lush tropical landscaping on reclaimed land at the tip of Lantau Island. It...

Zoos are important and popular tourist attractions. Spread around the world, they are typically located in major cities, with visitation levels comparable to other major attractions. Nature-based attractions constructed in artificial settings, they face the challenge of trying to balance potentially...

"The internet's most popular Green Travel Guides" "Fantastic, eco-friendly London fun" How good would it be to explore one of the world's coolest cities in a totally eco-friendly way?  You can SHOP at world-famous stores that are eco-friendly too, EXPLORE...

A fascinating guidebook from 1852 shows the reader how they could take in all the world-famous British Museum has to offer in only 4 visits. The museum has, unsurprisingly, changed since the original publication of this book, but many of the exhibits described are still in the same places today, although seeing them all in just 4 visits may prove a bigger challenge.