George - Europe 1

The second book in the best-selling Mill of the Flea series, continuing the often farcical and always entertaining adventures of the author and his wife as they attempt to make a new life in rural ……続きを見る

Marmaris is a popular tourist destination on the southern Mediterranean coast of Turkey. Once a sleepy fishing village, it was from where Lord Nelson planned his attack on the French.  Bodrum o……続きを見る

The last duke of the ancient Capetian house of Burgundy dying in 1361 without heirs male, the duchy fell into the possession of the French crown, and was by King John II bestowed upon his youngest s……続きを見る

“Childe Harold's Pilgrimage” is a lengthy narrative poem written by the English poet Lord Byron, and was published between 1812 and 1818. The poem describes the travels and thoughts of two character……続きを見る

In 'Peeps at Many Lands: Belgium' by George W. T. Omond, readers are taken on a captivating journey through the diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage of Belgium. The book combines informativ……続きを見る

Sédentaire par devoir, tu crois, mon cher François, qu’emporté par le fier et capricieux dada de l’indépendance, je n’ai pas connu de plus ardent plaisir en ce monde que celui de traverser mers et m……続きを見る

"Welcome to Florence, where beauty, history, and art join together in a timeless dance. We welcome you to discover the mysteries of this Italian gem by using our painstakingly produced "Florence Tra……続きを見る

Peeps at Many Lands: Belgium by George W. T. Omond is an insightful and detailed exploration of the cultural, historical, and geographical aspects of Belgium. Written in a clear and engaging style, ……続きを見る

Originally published in 1961 and written by George W. Oakes, chief travel writer for the New York Times, this beloved walking guide has sold more than 100,000 copies in several editions. Now complet……続きを見る

Overview of life in Belgium around 1909. Chapter titles include: The Sands Opposite England, Inland: the Flemish Plain, Travelling in Belgium, Some of the Towns: the Ardennes; Belgian Children; Chri……続きを見る

Istanbul straddles both Asia and Europe and is located on two sides of the Bosphorus River. It is Turkey’s largest city and it was one of the three European Capitals of Culture in 2010.  Ankara……続きを見る

"Pedal and Path - Across the Continent A Wheel and A Foot" is a fascinating and entertaining account of the author's seven-month trip across America. From the highlands of the Hudson river to the sp……続きを見る

The title, "History of Holland," given to this volume is fully justified by the predominant part which the great maritime province of Holland took in the War of Independence and throughout the whole……続きを見る

PREFACE If ‘Dagonet Abroad’ is found to be mainly a record of personal adventure, my excuse must be that I have always endeavoured to attend to my own business and leave other people’s alone. I have……続きを見る

I. Le pays : caractères physiques et productions naturelles, les ruines II. Les habitans, turcs et chrétiens, depuis la guerre de l’Indépendance 続きを見る

Keine andere Region Spaniens ist, sogar bei den Spaniern selbst, so wenig bekannt wie das Baskenland. Die uralte Geschichte, die rätselhafte Sprache, kuriose Sitten und Gebräuche sowie ausgefallene ……続きを見る

È un’Europa che sonnecchia sotto la neve, ma «scossa da bruschi e terrificanti sussulti», quella dei primi mesi del 1933. Un’Europa malata, tanto che il medico, mentre la ausculta e le fa dire «33»,……続きを見る