Kentucky Atlas & Gazetteer

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EVERYTHING you ever wanted to know about a State! These Atlas & Gazetteer Books give you detailed geographical information, GPS grids, complete travelways for fishing and hunting areas (indexed by type of game), hiking, canoeing... even seaplane routes, for Pete's sake! Large 11 x 15 1/2" soft cover books, most topographical (see below). Select State, as available in the Shopping Cart below. *Note- Florida, Maine, Michigan and Ohio are Non-topographical maps (elevations not shown) but with same information otherwise. Atlas & Gazetteer

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Kentucky - Gazetteer.......2007-03-14

Delorme Gazetteers open up another world for people who like to just "cruise around" and not get lost.

Off the Beaten Track.......2007-01-10

Looking for an adventure? Then look no further that the Kentucky Atlas and Gazetteer. These easy to use maps provide excellent political and some geographical detail of the roadways and byways in the state. Get off the interstate and explore!

Very Helpful.......2006-02-13

Have done alot of biking in Western Kentucky and this atlas is a lifesaver when it comes to looking for riding routes. Also very useful when looking for addresses in the country.

Excellent as Usual.......2001-06-22

I love these DeLorme "Atlas and Gazetteer" maps. We have one for Texas and found it very useful. We hope the Kentucky one will be just as informative. Includes all the little known roads not shown on standard highway maps...a true asset.

Fodor's Road Guide USA: Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, 1st Edition (Fodor's Road Guide USA)

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Fodor's Road Guide USA: Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, 1st Edition (Fodor's Road Guide USA)
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ASIN: 0679005056
Release Date: 2001-04-10

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In Fodor's Road Guide USA you'll find everything you need for a great road trip -- whether you're going across the country or to a family reunion in the next state over. In this guide to Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee, you'll find thousands of listings of things to see and do as well as hotels and restaurants in all price ranges in major cities, suburbs, small towns, and the countryside. Other essential trip planning resources include lively state and town introductions, climate charts, historical timelines, festival and events, rules of the road, sidebars filled with great tips, driving and walking tours, exact prices, web sites, and full-color highway maps.

Other Great Fodor's Guides. The perfect companion to Fodor's Road Guide USA is our Compass American Guide series-fully illustrated cultural guides to destinations across the USA. To find out more about the guides listed below, type the title in the keyword box.
* Fodor's Compass American Guide: New Orleans: A full-color guide, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture, and character of New Orleans.

Doc Holliday's Road to Tombstone: The Life and Times of John Henry Holliday

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Well researched and entrancing tale.
Doc Holliday's Downward Spiral
Good story, but reads more like a script instead of a novel...
Excellent!
Terrific

Doc Holliday's Road to Tombstone: The Life and Times of John Henry Holliday
Tom Barnes
Manufacturer: Xlibris Corporation
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ASIN: 1413494978

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John Henry Holliday steps off the train at Atlanta's Union Station, fresh out of the Pennsylvania Dental College, and into Mattie's arms. But the storybook romance between the young dentist and his cousin is cut short by disease and family strife. Some close relatives are grousing at the couple to break off their relationship, but they are unwilling to bow to family pressures. However his financial reverses and physical health conspire to make that happen. John Henry is diagnosed with tuberculosis and doctors suggest a dryer climate in the West. Mattie pleads to go with him but John Henry says no and travels to Dallas alone. The dry climate stabilizes his condition, but he is unable to make a living from his dental practice. Dispirited and alone he is eventually attracted to saloon life where he takes a new name and calling -- Doc Holliday -- frontier gambler. Kate Elder, a spunky little saloon girl, sets her sights on Doc. And when trouble comes at Ft. Griffin and a noose is about to be tied around Doc's neck Kate executes a daring escape plan and the two ride north, through Indian territory, to Dodge City, Kansas. Doc sets up a dental practice in the cattle town and becomes acquainted with the likes of Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, Luke Short and Eddie Foy. When a wild bunch of drunken cowboy's corner Wyatt Earp Doc hurries to his rescue with a 38 in one hand and a 44 in the other. That moment was the beginning of a lifelong friendship. Wyatt Earp would never forget that day at Dodge City when Doc Holliday using courage and grit saved his life. Doc's tenuous relationship with Kate dragged along simply because he was beholden to her for saving him from the hangman's noose at Ft. Griffin. Their tumultuous relationship continued though as they follow the migration of the Dodge City crowd south to Tombstone, Arizona. A corrupt political ring backs the cowboy-outlaw faction with the complicity of the Cochise County Sheriff. Doc has friends in both camps, but joins Wyatt and his brothers on the side of law and order, where his courage and loyalty are once again tested, when he stands with the Earps, in the shootout, at the Ok Corral. Doc survives the gunfight, but death from tuberculosis is never far away. Mattie, desperate in her loneliness, writes that she had become a nun, and with those vows has taken a new name -- Sister Mary Melanie. Doc is stung by the news, but he is quick to realize that it was his own neglect that had placed Mattie in the nunnery. He is fully aware that his days are numbered, but he never wavers in his love for the girl back home. Following Doc's death Wyatt Earp spoke of his friend and said, 'Doc was the most skillful gambler and the speediest, deadliest man with a six-gun I ever knew.'

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Well researched and entrancing tale........2007-07-06

Tom Barnes truly captures the real-life story behind this historical legend. Follow Doc Holliday from his childhood, to his eventual and unlikely friendship with Wyatt Earp, and of course the famous gunfight at the OK corral. This book is rich with descriptive detail of Griffin, Georgia, his place of birth, his close relationship with his mother and the attitudes that fueled his hot temper and led him to a life of practiced dentistry, gambling, gun fights and saloon altercations. Definitely a must read for old west buffs. Mixed Nuts

Doc Holliday's Downward Spiral.......2007-06-28

Doc Holliday's Road to Tombstone
By Tom Barnes

Who would have thought the legend of Doc Holliday could be connected in any way to Margaret Mitchell's Gone With The Wind.
When Doc Holliday went west after he discovered he had tuberculosis, which caused the death of his mother, he left behind a sweetheart who thought he would return after his cure in the warm, dry climate of the west. During his incredible research for the life of Doc Holliday the author, Tom Barnes discovered that this sweetheart, besides being a cousin of Doc Holliday was a distant cousin of Margaret( Peggy) Mitchell. This beautiful, girl, Mattie Holliday, wrote letters to Doc for several years and then after his death became a nun in the order of Sisters of Mercy. Margaret Mitchell used to visit her in the decade before Gone With The Wind was published. If you read the letters which appear in Doc Holliday's Road To Tombstone, you will know almost immediately which of the main characters of GWTW was inspired by Mattie Holliday.

John Henry Holliday was born in Griffin, Georgia and as a young boy moved with his family to Valdosta, Georgia just before the end of the Civil War. In 1872, John Henry was graduated with honors from the Pennsylvania College of Dental Surgery. Thus when he went west he became known as "Doc" Holliday. Starting his career as a dentist in Texas, Doc soon learned he could make a better living as a gambler.

The author, Tom Barnes, uses his talent and skill in scriptwriting to portray the downward spiral of John Henry Holliday, He brings to life Doc Holliday's escapades which involved outlaws as well as famous law officers like Wyatt Earp. Those interested in the O K Corral may be more fascinated by the trial which took place afterwards. This book is a great reference for that whole period of the Old West.

Lenora Smalley
California Writers Club
Director at Large

Good story, but reads more like a script instead of a novel..........2006-05-09

Ever since I saw the movie Tombstone I have taken a fancy to the legendary gambler Doc Holliday. I was very pleased to find that Tom Barnes based his stroy more around the historical facts instead of the western myth that surrounds this interesting character. I enjoyed this book, but found the writing style to be that of a television or motion picture script. The narrative focused mostly on the verbage of the characters or the action they took part in. The times when the author took us into the characters mind and thoughts were few and not very deep when they did occur. I kept wondering when I was reading the book if the author wrote this book with hopes of later seeing it turned into a show or movie. This book also suffered from some editing errors with a few typos that should have been caught before publishing (see page 20 & 178). While this is a bit of a critical review, I would recomend this book to anyone wants to enjoy a good story and learn a little more about Mr. Holliday. This was a good story I was just hoping for something a little more...

Excellent!.......2006-02-03

Author Tom Barnes has meticulously written this factual account of the life of Doc Holliday in such a way that you feel as though you are actually right there, experiencing all the excitement and ambience of the era in which Doc's life unfolded. Furthermore, the author provides surprising aspects which only make the story that much more interesting. A great read.

Terrific.......2006-02-01

Doc Holliday's Road To Tombstone is a page turner from beginning to end. From growing up in Griffin, becomming a Dentist his romance with Matti and his affair with the Firey Kate to the very interesting courtroom scene after the shooting.
Terrific book you will want to read it more then once.

Discover! America's Great River Road : Galena, Illinois to St. Louis, Missouri (Discover! America's Great River Road)

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Discover! America's Great River Road
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The only thing better than this book is a personal tour.
New guide highlights heritage, natural history of Miss River

Discover! America's Great River Road : Galena, Illinois to St. Louis, Missouri (Discover! America's Great River Road)
Pat Middleton
Manufacturer: Heritage Press (WI)
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The treasures of the upper Mississippi River are oft neglected. Who among us who isn't from Minnesota knows about Wabasha's Ice Shanty and Fishing Contest or its Grumpy Old Men Festival? From St. Paul, Minnesota to Dubuque, Iowa, Pat Middleton maps out the attractions, events, and charms of the Mississippi River Road.

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A terrific guide for those who relish boating, fishing, or cruising on land along the Mississippi River.

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Discover! America's Great River Road.......2004-02-29

While planning for yet another summer of rides on the motorcycle,
my wife and I had this book sent as part of our research.
We were very disappointed, it has 5 stars. So what is the problem?
For one thing it is not well written nor does it seem up to date.
We travel a lot, all over the USA and the world.
It is like asking about a good cafe, first you need to know the people who felt it was great. Do they know good food?

We know well done books and this is not one. I move it to the waste fill.

I'd like more!.......1999-07-07

I recently purchased DISCOVER! Volume 3 and I want more! Please send Volumes 2 and 3!

I'd like more!.......1999-07-07

I recently purchased DISCOVER! Volume 3 and I want more! Please send Volumes 2 and 3!

The only thing better than this book is a personal tour........1999-01-05

Having traveled and lived in the areas described in Vol.3, The Lower Mississippi, from St. Louis, Missouri to Memphis, Tennessee, and descended from a family of river rats, I can say that I've "Been there, done that, got the T-shirt."

Reading Pat's book is like traveling along with her as she explores the Great River Road along the mighty Mississippi River. I was especially impressed with the with the book's scope and readability. Pat has included personal insights from area inhabitants, collected geographical, historical and societal information and spread it all liberally throughout the travelogue. This is one hard book to put down, and if you ever decide to visit the area you'll have plenty of reference material to use. You will feel like you know the place already, and have gotten your own t-shirt.

Jim Pankey USN (Ret.)

New guide highlights heritage, natural history of Miss River.......1997-04-16

Rolling on the River.......... In a few weeks, it'll be road-trip weather, and we have some of the nation's prettiest highways at our fingertips--US Hwy 61 and several other state and county highways form the parkway known as AMERICA's Great River Road. Making that drive even easier is a new guide: "DISCOVER! AMERICA'S GREAT RIVER ROAD, Volume 1." This 240-page guide highlights the heritage, natural history and recreational activities available along the Mississippi River from St. Paul, Mn., to Dubuque, Iowa. It includes maps, historical and geological points of interest, bike trails, bird watching spots and short features on small towns, parks, and villages. ----STAR TRIBUNE, Minneapolis, Mn. April 1997

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Flavorful intro to Seattle and Northwest history
History as Literature
Wonderful Read on History Of Seattle
before it was Yesler
Funny

Skid Road
Murray Cromwell Morgan
Manufacturer: University of Washington Press
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Flavorful intro to Seattle and Northwest history.......2006-03-19

This is the great popular history of Seattle. Learn about the pioneers behind the downtown streetnames: Denny, Stewart, Mercer, and more. Yes, there was history here before Grunge -- and it was even more earthy.

The colorful stories just don't stop:

the founding and abandonment of Alki (now West Seattle);

the "Battle of Seattle," with the settlers hiding in a fort;

Chief Sealth's myth and legacy;

the Great Seattle Fire that burnt down Pioneer Square, and the landfill into the Sound that rebuilt it;

how Seattle overtook Tacoma as the dominant city on Puget Sound by luring miners bound for the Yukon Gold Rush with the promise of "the best whorehouses north of San Francisco" and, of course, provisions for the trail and for prospecting;

the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition on the University of Washington grounds, designed by the Olmstead Brothers (of Central Park fame);

Seattle's mixed role in the anti-Chinese mob violence that swept up the Pacific coast in the 1880s;

the outrageously mammoth public works projects sluicing Denny Hill flat, using the dirt for landfill on the waterfront, and creating the worlds largest man-made island in the harbor;

the Seattle General Strike of 1919 that prompted a nation-wide red scare;

and more and more and more.

It makes me breathless just to type this! A very enjoyable read, in a breezy story-telling style, Skid Road gives you more of a flavor of where Seattle came from in just a few hours than anything else.

History as Literature.......2004-05-24

Skid Road by Murray Morgan has become somewhat of a classic in the Seattle area, where having read it is basically an indication that you know something about the history of the city.

The book itself is not really what many people would refer to as a history book, however. The subtitle says it all: "an informal portrait." While the book can be read and enjoyed with little or no knowledge of Seattle history, this is a book that's best read for the purpose of providing vivid color to one's understanding of the history of the city. If you're looking for a traditional history with lots of data, maps, and so forth there are better places to begin.

But as a work of literature this is a wonderful book. Morgan is an amazing writer and storyteller, and Skid Road serves as a wonderful example of what local history writing can be. If you have a strong appreciation of quality writing this book will hold your attention even if you have no interest in Seattle.

Wonderful Read on History Of Seattle.......2003-06-23

I just loved this book. It was required to read for a History class. I couldn't put the book down. I read it in a weekend. I learned so much about Seattle, and the wild characters that help to create and establish Seattle. I never knew such people help to built Seattle.

Now I know The history behind the street names in seattle, and more about the history in Seattle that I would have never had know.

I'd love to read more books that this authors has written.

before it was Yesler.......2003-06-07

This is the consensus choice among local historians and writers for the best history of Seattle's founding, and it deserves to be. Morgan's portraits of pioneers like Doc Maynard and Arthur Denny are exhilirating and informative, and the book reads like a collection of excellent short stories rather than a dry recollection. If you are familiar with Seattle, this will change the way you look at Pioneer Square and the waterfront, but a knowledge of the city is not necessary to enjoy these stories of a city's establishment and maturation.

Funny.......2002-07-01

What I do not like about the book is that it focusses a little too much on the political history of the town rather than on the people who made up the population. A little time was spent on the initial Chinese American population, but more time could have been spent on those and other immigrant cultures that have historically made up the city.

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Six island children are running at daybreak -- over the hills, through the fields, across the city square -- to school! Never before has the love of learning (and learning together) been such a joyous time. Denise Lauture's buoyant, poetic text captures the happiness and youth of energetic children on the way to school; Reynold Ruffins perfectly illustrates the rich beauty of Haiti with the bright-colored vibrance of Haitian folk art. A great read-aloud book for the classroom.

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poetry and pictures!.......2005-09-24

Beautiful poetry, with rich Haitian style artwork. Young readers will love to be read this book, and we can all learn about what a privelege it is to attend school and how hard it is for some children. The story captures the rhythm and excitement of the children running to school early in the morning in Haiti.
Beautiful, readable, enriching.

Stunning.......2004-05-05

The illustrations are absolutely stunning; the text is delightful and touching. Haitian children travel long distances in the wee hours of the morning without shoes to simply get to school. What a wake-up call for those of us in the U.S. struggling to get our children dressed and off to school. I bought it for my three-year-old daughter who is half Haitian, but it is a beautiful tale for any child (or adult).

Rand McNally Oklahoma State Map (State Maps-USA)

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Rand McNally Oklahoma State Map (State Maps-USA)
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Latin America by Bike: A Complete Touring Guide (By Bike)

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Poor Effort
Absolute Home Fails to deliver
Way out of date
Practical Information for Planning a Biking Trip in South America
a light guide book

Latin America by Bike: A Complete Touring Guide (By Bike)
Walter Sienko
Manufacturer: Mountaineers Books
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ASIN: 0898863651

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Poor Effort.......2007-08-14

I'm a fairly experience touring cyclist and this book offered nothing in terms of being able to plan routes or get a comprehensive semi-plan before embarking to a country. For example, all the author had to say about Panama was that one should not bike there. Not a helpful guide, I would stick to the lonely planet cycle guides (although there is not one for South America that I know of).

Absolute Home Fails to deliver.......2006-07-10

I had ordered a air purifier UV light from Absolute Home on April 26, 2006. They were quick to get their money from my account but after 2 months of not recieving my order I called them up and was assured I would recieve my order Within a month. Now it is July and ONCE again I will have to call to see what excuse they offer for not sending out my order. I would recommend that people find another place to do buisness.

S.K.

Way out of date.......2006-03-22

I can only speak to the information for Costa Rica, but this book is way out of date for this country at least. The reach of the guide is too broad to be a really good route guide for so many extremely varied countries.

Practical Information for Planning a Biking Trip in South America.......2006-03-06

This is a great reference book to help with planning your trip. Most of the information still applies even though the book was written in 1993. Be sure to do your own research on political circumstances and health requirements before you leave though.

Each country is divided into the following sections:
* Intro to the country
* Cycle Zones - each geographic region of the country is listed whether there is a tour in the area or not. Terrain, Scenery, Cultural Interest, and Weather for each zone is described.
* Tour Route Description with Map - Route described by mile points. The maps are not great, but get the point across.
* General Information: Getting to the Country, Documents, Accommodations, Drinks, Health, Money, and Security
* Cycling Information: Bicycles, Roads, Maps, and Bike Transport (other than riding)

The appendices are fantastic. He has included a packing list, list of recommended shots, temperature tables and biking words in Spanish. These alone have been of great assistance, but the "Safety Awareness Chart" is a little out of date.

The routes are usually circle route - beginning and ending at the same location, but each geographic area is described whether there is a route in it or not. The author does state that the routes are designed for people who have some time in a country to do a limited amount of cycle touring. You can incorporate these routes into your own path with little difficulty.

Note: There is information on but no routes in El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, or Uruguay.

a light guide book.......2005-09-17

this book is about some tours the autor made in the latin american countrys.

I expected a technic guide about bike travel, but it s not.
Only the kind of informations you ve got in other guides and not so complete.

It s not a bad book, but it s not the one I thought.

sorry to give a bad review, I m sure a lot of people have found good and useful informations in it, but not me.

Max

Fodor's Road Guide USA: Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota 1st Edition (Fodor's Road Guide USA)

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Great reference

Fodor's Road Guide USA: Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota 1st Edition (Fodor's Road Guide USA)
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ASIN: 067900498X
Release Date: 2001-04-10

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In Fodor's Road Guide USA you'll find everything you need for a great road trip -- whether you're going across the country or to a family reunion in the next state over. In this guide to Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota, you'll find thousands of listings of things to see and do as well as hotels and restaurants in all price ranges in major cities, suburbs, small towns, and the countryside. Other essential trip planning resources include lively state and town introductions, climate charts, historical timelines, festival and events, rules of the road, sidebars filled with great tips, driving and walking tours, exact prices, web sites, and full-color highway maps.

Plus -- don't miss the Compass American Guides The perfect companion to Fodor's Road Guide USA is our Compass American Guide series-fully illustrated cultural guides to destinations across the USA. To find out more about the guides listed below, type the title in the keyword box.
* Fodor's Compass American Guides: Minnesota: A full-color guide, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture, and character of Minnesota.
* Fodor's Compass American Guides: South Dakota: A full-color guide, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture, and character of South Dakota.

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Great reference.......2002-02-15

Very well laid out and easy to use. It has info on where to stay and what to do. Other books are more complete but this one does OK. I would recommend it

Fodor's Road Guide USA: Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, 1st Edition (Fodor's Road Guide USA)

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