Search Results: Travel, Exploration from Riverwood's Books

Elsevier / Nelson Books. Near Fine in Good dust jacket. 1979. First Edition. Hardcover. 0525666222 . Hardcover clean, with all pages intact, very small remainder mark bottom edge of pages. Bumping to spine ends. Jacket has light edgewear and few small tears, light watermark stain/light wrinkling to rear of jacket. B/w photos. "Young Joe, like many Chinese-Americans, has long wanted to visit the homeland of his parents, experience the New China for himself, and search out the sites of his father's boyhood memories. As last the chance has come, and he flies to Hong Kong, takes the train to the border of the People's Republic of China, and crosses the bridge to meet his origins....; 8vo .

London: Newman Neame. Good in Fair dust jacket. 1952. First Edition. Hardcover. Book has sustained light water damage affecting dustjacket and book cover. This has left some light watermarking/spotting on cover and spotting/staining to jacket. Pages for the most part are very good, clean and unmarked, light stain to endpages. Jacket has numerous small tears/chips to edges. Illustrated. 128 pages. An account of the author's journey to South and East Africa, also includes accounts of Madeira, Zanzibar, Mombassa, Nairobi, Egypt and the Mediterranean. Maps on endpapers. (250noto) ; 8vo .

Dorling Kindersley. Fine. 2000. Softcover. 0751311146 . Excellent condition, a little scuffing and light wear to corners. No markings to pages. Profusely illustrated in colour. -The Outback, Museums, Wine, Aboriginal Arts, Maps, Beaches, Sports, Restaurants and much more. -Town-by-town information on sights, shopping & entertainment. -Carefully selected hotels, restaurants and cafes in all price ranges. -Easy to use 3-D aerial views give you instant access to districts & buildings. -Survival guide give practical advice on health, security, public transport, etc. -Over 1,200 full-colour photos show Australia at it's best. (860) ; Eyewitness Travel Guides; 8vo .

St. Martin's Press. Fine. 2005. First Edition. Softcover. 0312312415 . SOFTCOVER - Advance Readers' Edition 2005. Excellent condition - very light creasing to back cover, slight corner wear. Pages are clean and unmarked. ; 8vo; Description: In October 2002, Elliott Hester sold his car, abandoned his apartment, and took off alone on a trip around the world, during which he drifted to over fifty destinations. Elliott's tales about his travels range from the bizarre to the hilarious to the flat-out shocking. Travel with him as he chases off transvestites in the South Pacific, Gets drunk on Estonian moonshine at the maker's eightieth birthday party, Impersonates Samuel L. Jackson at the 38th International Film Festival in the Czech Republic, Ponders the Finnish tradition of sprinting from steamy sauna to plunge into the frigid Baltic Sea naked! And much more. [400-noto] .

B. C.: Gordon Soules Book Publishers. Near Fine. 2002. Sixth Edition. Softcover. 1894661060 . Near fine condition. Only very light wear overall, no markings. Would be upgraded to fine other than it has a light coffee or tea stain to one outer edge of pages. This only affects the very edge of a few internal pages and is quite minor. Pages are otherwise clean & unmarked. Profusely illustrated. A guide to over 150 B&B's in British Columbia and the Banff/Jasper area, providing a wide range of accommodation choices. [293-osl]; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Lone Pine Publishing. Very Good. 1992. First Edition. Softcover. 1551050218 . Light edgewear and some scuffing to covers. Pages are all intact and clean other than several checkmarks in pen. First endpage has a bookplate and name from previous owners. Covering an area from Edmonton to Cypress Hills and from the Rocky Mountains to the Saskatchew border, this book is a guide t othe hidden treasures of southern Alberta. Maps and b/w illustrations. (215-osl) ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 144 pages .

Chicago: Passport Books. Very Good+. 1997. Softcover. 0844248533 . Ex-library book, but still in great condition. Sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Interior clean and tight, a little edgewear to laminate on cover. Colour illustrations. Indispensable guide for diving and snorkelling enthusiasts of all levels & provides comprehensive coverage of dive sites along the entire South African coast, as well as inland. [605]; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 183 pages. pages .

Contemporary Books. Very Good+. 2001. Second Edition. Softcover. 0071388656 . Ex-library book but still in very nice condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Pages clean and tight, cover laminate has light wear at corners. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; "With more than 260 diving and snorkeling adventures, this gorgeously illustrated guide presents the best marine sites of these Caribbean isles. Organized by island, The Dive Sites of the Cayman Islands, Second Edition, rates each site and describes the conditions, marine life, depths, and access. It also highlights special points of interest and offers features such as the Cayman Turtle Farm, Stingray City, rare and unusual marine life of the Caymans, and underwater photography and video tips. " [530] .

University of Alberta Press. New. 2002. First Edition. Softcover. 0888643705 . Large softcover is new with, no markings, a little scuffing to covers. B/w illustrations. 343 pages. Although we enjoy the illusion of isolation behind the wheel, driving is a social act that depends on our adherence to certain rules. When the rules are broken, injury, loss or even death may be the consequence....Drawing upon psychology, sociology, education, engineering, medicine and the law, thse essays call for change in the hope that we can make traffic safer. Driving lessons seeks to encourage intervention from diverse points of view: to prompt debate and provoke action. --from the back cover. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

Vancouver, B. C.: Touchwood Editions. Very Good+. 2003. First Edition. Softcover. 1894898052 . Excellent conditon. Ex-library with heavy laminated cover and usual stamps & stickers - ony light wear overall, very light soiling outer edge of pages. Interior pages clean & unmarked. Illustrated in b/w & colour. 290 pages. Description.....the author explores the bounty of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. She has tracked down luscious organic vegetables and fruits, outstanding cheeses and award-winning wines, all produced by devoted growers and artisans. Elizabeth discovered that many of these people had left behind high-profile careers in other fields to dedicate themselves to the land and to growing and developing gourmet goodies. Her accounts of their lifestyle changes are as fascinating as her descriptions of their wares. ; 8vo .

Aurum Press. New in New dust jacket. 2000. First Edition. Hardcover. 1854106295 . New book, with no markings. "Deep in the abyss of a cold, wet, wintry London day, Pamela Watson could take no more: no more meetings, no more daily grind, no more rain. "That's it!" she thought. "I'll cycle across Africa. "Alone. On a bicycle. Madness. What she found there was not only a life of high adventure, of great joy and shocking poverty, of beauty and terror, but a subtler, yet infinitely more rewarding, understanding of the lives led by myriad peoples half a world away........; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

Dundurn Press. Very Good. 1992. First Edition. Softcover. 1550021575 . Ex-library, with sturdy laminated cover & usual stamps & stickers. Light soiling outer edge of pages, light wear to edges. French flaps. Interior clean & unmarked other than a couple earmarks. b/w illus.Book Description: In 1759, Voltaire in Candide referred to Canada as "quelques arpents de neige". The image prevailed and for centuries Canada was perceived and portrayed as a cold, hard, and unforgiving land - a land not for the faint hearted.....This book is a collection of twenty-two essays that explore, from the geographer's perspective, how poets, artists, and writers have addressed the physical essence of Canada, both landscape and cityscape. Included in the subjects are: Hugh MacLennan, Gabrielle Roy, Lucius O'Brien, the art of the Inuit, Lawren Harris, Malcolm Lowry, etc.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

Ballantine Books. Good. 1972. First Edition. Softcover. Good condition - moderate wear, creasing to covers, small chip top edge which affects first few pages, small chip seen on another page as well, edge tear to back cover. Interior pages otherwise good, couple of earmarks. B/w photos. Reading copy. The story of the conquest of the North by the flying heroes, the "bush pilots" of Alaska. (180? Osl) ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall .

Fodor's Modern Guides. Very Good. 1982. First Edition. Softcover. 0679008268 . Pages clean and intact. Cover has light edge and corner wear. Illustrated in b/w and colour. [437-noto] ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 519 pages .

CT: Globe Pequot Press. Very Good+. 1999. Softcover. 076270473x . Great condition, very light edge/corner wear, no markings. Fundamentals of Kayak Navigation is the authoritative source for information needed to chart an accurate course in a sea kayak, whether on open water or between islands or icebergs. Covers chart reading; compass use; finding and keeping track of position; predicting tides and currents; trip planning; navigating at night, in fog, and in boat and ship traffic; and much more. ; 8vo .

Michelin Travel Publications. Very Good+. 2002. First Edition. Softcover. 2061003591 . Excellent condition, clean and unmarked. Cover has a couple light creases and very light edgewear. Profusely illustrated. ; Michelin Green Guides; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 382 pages; While spending a few days in the Eternal City, you may want to visit some its numerous sights and monuments, to explore the locations and scenes captured in the classic film "La Dolce Vita" to plunge into the bustle of an open-air market or to cross the Tiber to Trastevere in search of a typical trattoria. THE GREEN GUIDE, the perfect travel companion: a discerning and up-to-date source of information. Practical and comprehensive, it offers suggestions on what to see and what to do, background on history and cultural heritage. Ideal guides for the independent tourist, THE GREEN GUIDE explores destinations both near and far. Sights are rated - 3 stars "worth a journey", 2 stars "worth a… Read More

Alfred A. Knopf Canada. Near Fine. 2005. First Edition. Softcover. 0676976557 . Uncorrected proof. Oversize plastic comb spiralbound manuscript (11.5 x 9") in very nice condition, no markings, a little scuffing to covers. Clear plastic front with paper backing, approx. 410 pages. From the Publisher: Originally published as Hokkaido Highway Blues, with limited distribution in Canada, Will Ferguson's classic book about Japan, for all fans of the bestselling Beauty Tips from Moose Jaw. With the same fervour they have for outlandish game shows and tiny gadgets, the Japanese go nuts each spring when the cherry blossoms sweep from island to island towards the country's northerly tip. Will Ferguson was celebrating the event in the standard fashion. And after way too much sake he announced he would be the first person in recorded history to follow the blossoms progress end to end. To make it a challenge worth doing, he decided to hitchhike all the way: relying on the kindness of some… Read More

Dutton Books. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. 0525943366 . Ex-library book, but in very nice condition, laminated jacket and usual ex-lib type markings. Jacket is attached to book. Pages are clean and intact, some scuffing to laminate. An astronomer recounts the investigation by NASA scientists of a group of ancient asteroids that fell from Mars to Earth, relicts that revealed signs of primitive life on Mars, and explores the implications of the discovery; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Vancouver: Whitecap Books. Very Good+. 1992. First Edition. Softcover. 1551100185 . SOFTCOVER edition, same ISBN as hardcover. Ex-library book, but still in very nice condition - laminated cover and usual ex-lib type of markings. Overall wear is light. Pages clean and intact. Illustrated with beautiful colour photos of the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia. 124 pages. In the Path of the Explorers permits us to feel Cook's frustration as he fails again and again to locate the elusive northwest passage, to appreciate anew Fraser's almost fatal hardships in reaching the mouth of the river that now bears his name, and to follow Vancouver as he sails into Burrard inlet, its wooded shores offering no hint of the great city that would one day commemorate his name. These accounts are pulled directly from the explorers diaries and journals....[515]; 8vo .

London: Penguin. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1965. Softcover. 014002347X . Light edge & corner wear, tiny tears spine ends, light creasing, remainder mark across bottom edge. Interior pages are clean and unmarked. 352 pages. In the early 1960s Laurens van der Post made an extraordinary journey into Russia. Behind the enigmatic iron curtain of Soviet officialdom and the Communist regime, he set out to discover the real Russia - a vast land treasured by its ordinary people.... (*shipping will be reduced to most locations) ; 8vo .