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"Treasure Hunt"
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In the 18th and 19th centuries, treasure-hunting became a professional occupation. Presenting a story of a national obsession, this work features a history of a peculiarly English phenomenon - of outstanding bravery, of exceptional recklessness, and above all, of dreams of treasure. Hardback, 256 pages. Weight: 788g.
Author: Earle, Peter
ISBN: 0413776387
Publisher: Methuen Publishing Ltd
Date: 2007 (United Kingdom)
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"Kingdom of Ten Thousand Things"An Impossible Journey From Kabul to Chiapas
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Features Afghan refugees, Pakistani dissidents, Tibetan monks, Buddhist scholars, mysterious cairns in Haida Gwaii, and ghostly remains in Mexico. As the Silk Road morphs into superhighways, and ancient sculptures turn into military targets, this title shows that in the collision of past, clues for imagining a workable future can be found. With b/w throughout. Paperback, 400 pages. Size: 210 x 140 mm. Weight: 460g.
Author: Geddes, Gary
ISBN: 1402753446
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Co Inc
Date: 2008 (United States)
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"Geldof in Africa"
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Published simultaneously with the BBC's landmark documentary series written and presented by Bob Geldof, in which he celebrates the glories of Africa and its diverse peoples. Provocative, informative, funny, poignant and endlessly entertaining, Geldof supplies his own unique take on this extraordinary land. Travelling through Ghana, Benin, Mali, Congo, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Somalia. He mixes adventure and anecdoes to bring the colour and contradictions of Africa to life. With col. illustrations, col. map, ports. (chiefly col.). Hardback, 319 pages. Size: 270 x 246 mm. Weight: 1849g.
Author: Geldof, Bob
ISBN: 1844137074
Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd
Date: 2005 (United Kingdom)
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"We Cannot Fail"
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Every culture, every era, has its adventure myths: the hero willing to walk through fire elevates us all beyond our fears and limits. But more often than not, there are darker reasons for dangerous pursuits. Written by a connoisseur of adventure tales and a practising clinical psychologist, this book presents a study of the dark side of heroism. With illustrations, maps, ports.. Paperback, 320 pages. Size: 198 x 129 mm. Weight: 223g.
Author: Powter, Geoff
ISBN: 1845295420
Publisher: Constable and Robinson
Date: 2007 (United Kingdom)
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"South"The Last Antarctic Expedition of Shackleton and the Endurance
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"Explorers Club Classics" series; The Last Antarctic Expedition of Shackleton and the Endurance. With b&w photos throughout. Paperback, 488 pages. Size: 228 x 152 mm. Weight: 782g.
Author: Shackleton, Sir Ernest Henry
ISBN: 1599213230
Publisher: Globe Pequot Press
Date: 2008 (United States)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Expeditions
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"Treasure Islands"Sailing the South Seas in the Wake of Fanny and Robert Louis Stevenson
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The new international bestseller from Pamela Stephenson With 24pp colour photos. New ed. Paperback, 384 pages. Size: 197 x 128 mm. Weight: 505g.
Author: Stephenson, Pamela
ISBN: 0755312864
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Date: 2006 (United Kingdom)
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"The Lost Men"The Harrowing Story of Shackleton's Ross Sea Party
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In 1914, Sir Ernest Shackleton set forth to make history with the first-ever crossing of the Antarctic continent. He sailed into the Weddell Sea aboard the Endurance, while a ship called the Aurora sailed into the Ross Sea to create a lifeline of vital food and fuel depots to supply the epic crossing. Yet all went tragically wrong. New ed. Paperback, 384 pages. Size: 198 x 129 mm. Weight: 285g.
Author: Tyler-Lewis, Kelly
ISBN: 0747579725
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Date: 2007 (United Kingdom)
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"Expedition Naga"Diaries From the Hills in Northeast India 1921-1937- 2002-2006
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Presents a comparison of culture, living conditions and social circumstances in the Naga Hills in Northeast India in the 1920s/30s and the present (2002-06) through photographs, film and text. This book presents a multisensory trip into one of the world's most remote and least accessible regions. With 200 b&w, 200 col. Hardback, 300 pages. Size: 245 x 304 mm. Weight: 2059g.
Author: Van Ham, Peter Saul, Jamie
ISBN: 1851495606
Publisher: Antique Collectors' Club Ltd
Date: 2008 (United Kingdom)
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"Horses"
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CALENDAR 2009. Calendar, Weight: 165g.
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ISBN: 1846401771
Publisher: J Salmon Ltd
Date: 2008 (United Kingdom)
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"The Quotable Farm Dog"
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"Quotable Series" series; One in a series of four 'quotable' publications. With 45 colour illustrations. Hardback, 96 pages. Size: 160 x 160 mm. Weight: 278g.
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ISBN: 0760323046
Publisher: Motorbooks International
Date: 2005 (United States)
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"Sheep"
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With 30 colour photographs. Paperback, 24 pages. Size: 170 x 245 mm. Weight: 91g.
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ISBN: 1841073989
Publisher: Colin Baxter Photography Ltd
Date: 2008 (United Kingdom)
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"Know Your Cattle"
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"Know Your..." series; Presents 41 of the breeds of cattle which you would be most likely to see grazing Britain's farms. This book includes descriptions of various animals of their appearance and considers their uses. It fits into small hands or the rucksack or pocket of the interested rambler. It is suitable for adults and children. With 44. Paperback, 96 pages. Size: 104 x 155 mm. Weight: 131g.
Author: Byard, Jack
ISBN: 1905523920
Publisher: Old Pond Publishing Ltd
Date: 2008 (United Kingdom)
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"Know Your Sheep"
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"Know Your..." series; Presents a description of the appearance, history and uses of each sheep. With 41. Paperback, 88 pages. Size: 104 x 155 mm. Weight: 120g.
Author: Byard, Jack
ISBN: 1905523831
Publisher: Old Pond Publishing Ltd
Date: 2008 (United Kingdom)
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"Maisemore"
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J J Cridlan founded his internationally famous 'Maisemore' herd of Aberdeen Angus cattle at Maisemore Park, Gloucestershire, England, in 1898. This book is a history of the herd and its successes. J J Cridlan's Maisemore herd of Aberdeen Angus cattle. With 57 photos. Paperback, 80 pages. Size: 210 x 148 mm. Weight: 214g.
Author: Cole, Kenneth (Reardon, Nicholas, ed.)
ISBN: 1873877838
Publisher: Reardon Publishing
Date: 2008 (United Kingdom)
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"Understanding the Working Lurcher"
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A practical guide based upon the author's special interest in the breed. The author shows how to choose a lurcher, field train the dog, maintain good health, and deal with breeding and pregnancy issues. With 100 b&w photographs, 20 diagrams. Hardback, 160 pages. Size: 240 x 174 mm. Weight: 591g.
Author: Drakeford, Jackie
ISBN: 1861263449
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
Date: 2000 (United Kingdom)
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