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Highways and byways in the Lake District (The English Lakes)
New York: MacMillan, Illustrated by Joseph Pennell. CR 1903, first ed. 1901, this is a reprint. Green covers with gilt lettering, all very good condition, 332 pages with a "Bradley's English Lake" fold-out map in back of the book of the author's route and index and 2 pages of list of books in series. Bookplate and ink inscription front pastedowns "M.E. Geitner Apr. 18, 1910, London, Eng." This travel guide covers the "English Lake" district. Many other black and white illustrations throughout the book.. Hard Cover. (more information)
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U.S. 1 America's Original Main Street
New York: St. Martins Press CR 1991, stated first edition, October 1991, 176 pages with index. Photos by Roger Straus, III. Dust jacket has slight tears, overall very good condition. First 35 pages are full page black and white photos of Rt. 1, from Key West, Florida to Maine. A 2,467 mile journey through New England, decaying eastern cities slowly losing hope, farms ofthe Old South, into Florida, the new mecca. Malcolm's dryly humorous text often summons up the cranky and caustic ghost of H.L.Mencken, but is also suffused with warmth and poignancy.. Stated first Edition. Hard Cover. (more information)
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Hot Countries
New York: Literary Guild CR 1930, title date 1930, 304 pages with textcuts and full page illustrations. A travel book on Tahiti, La Martinique, Siam, Ceylon, and New Hebrides. Green cover with sepia illustration pasted on front cover. All good+ condition.. First Edition. Hard Cover. (more information)
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States of Mind. A Personal Journey Through the Mid-Atlantic
New York: Villard Books Dust jacket and book very good condition. Title date 1993, CR 1993, 289 pages with bibliography. Author traveled through Delaware, Maryland, Washington, D.C., New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. He set out to define the esence of the Mid-Atlantic states - a microcosm of the nation itself. He paints a new and surprising portrait of this previously unrecognized region, revealing their charms, their flaws, and their personalities.. Stated first Edition. Hard Cover. (more information)
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Secluded Islands of the Atlantic Coast
New York: Crown CR 1984, illustrated by author, 212 pages. Softcover, front cover illustrated. Island access and accommodations with small map by each entry. Map on frontis. He explores 21 secluded islands from New Foundland to the Florida Keys - avoiding tourist traps - goes to lesser-known places - places where heritage, tradition, and folklore are abundant.. Stated first Edition. Soft Cover. (more information)
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