Museums category: 1997 books

At the foot of the Huachuca Mountains, the U.S. Army founded one of the most crucial military posts for American expansion into the southwest frontier. Soldiers had been stationed in the region for decades, but in 1877 Fort Huachuca became the symbolic cornerstone of America�s western domain. The Native...

L’histoire du site de Lyon de l’Antiquité à nos jours est originale. Le déplacement du centre de gravité de la ville, vers l’est, là où la place ne manquait pas, explique que se soient conservés des monuments de toutes les époques et que...

Honolulu on the island of Oahu is the capital of Hawaii. It is the center of Hawaiian government and business and has a population of one million people. Hawaii's famous Waikiki Beach is located in Honolulu and most visitors to Hawaii fly first to Honolulu. The city is fast-paced also enjoys aspects...

Miami is the gateway to Latin America and English and Spanish is spoken here routinely. Miami is the largest city in Florida and will envelope you in a cacophony of cultures and cuisines. The city is famous for its Miami Dolphins and Miami Heat sports teams and the resurrection of Art Deco style....

A complete guide for everything you need to experience a great Long Weekend out on Cape Cod, whether your trip takes you to Brewster, Hyannis, Falmouth, Sandwich, Chatham or P-town—or even out to Martha’s Vineyard. “I know antiques are more expensive out on the Cape, but in this book...

The essential guide for parents, grandparents, teachers and youth leaders. Nature and nurture in the great outdoors. From selecting gear to safety tips to favorite trail snacks, hiking expert John McKinney shows how to share the joys of nature - and the fun of hiking - with kids. Reconnect kids with...

Camp Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan opened in the summer of 1929 with a vision of providing an outdoor experience for young people. It is owned and operated by the Northeast Illinois Council, Boy Scouts of America (BSA), in Highland Park, Illinois, and located in Pearson, Wisconsin. The camp�s name comes from the Native...

Tallinn is the capital of Estonia and is the oldest capital city in northern Europe. The city is the financial, business and technology hub of the Baltic region and The New York Times has called the city the “Silicon Valley on the Baltic Sea.” Estonia is one of the smallest countries in Europe...

For many cities and small towns across the South, agriculture has served, traditionally, as a backbone in shaping a community�s economic and social identity. These annual harvests have provided both an environment of workand play for its citizens, allowing people to meet, labor, and celebrate a...

There are a lot of prejudices about Iran. We are influenced from the image we get from western Media and we think it is a dangerous place inhabited by warmongers and Islamic terrorists plotting to develop nuclear warheads to destroy Israel and the Western world. The reality is totally different. If...

Tennessee is famous for more than just Elvis Presley, Davy Crockett, and Jack Daniel’s. The Volunteer State is also home to enough ghosts, haunts, and spirits to make your skin crawl. Christopher K. Coleman’s Ghosts and Haunts of Tennessee is a new collection of 28 tales of the supernatural....

From the vibrant azulejo tiles and colorful rooftops to the warm, golden coastline, get to know the charming City of Seven Hills with Moon Lisbon & Beyond. Explore In and Around the City: Wander Lisbon's most interesting neighborhoods, like Chiado, Castelo, Bairro Alto, and Belém, and nearby...

Málaga is well known by tourists as the gateway city for holidays on the Costa Del Sol in southern Spain. Many visitors rush through the airport and exit the city quickly on their way to the popular beach resorts and never give Málaga more than a quick look. But Málaga is a lively,...

You don't need a car to see the best of LA, just a sense of adventure and curiosity. L.A. Adventures makes it easy and fun to discover Los Angeles in ways you never thought possible - by rail, by bike and by imagination. With fifteen easy to follow day trips for every budget and interest, plus three...