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Arkansas has long been a land rich in history and lore, and few of the events associated with The Natural State are more compelling and provocative than those associated with lost mines and buried treasures. Within this audiobook, award-winning author W.C. Jameson has captured and interpreted the most complete collection of these rich and varied stories of lost treasure.

Die Stadt, die niemals schläft! Sofort hat man sie im Ohr...

In dem Land der alten Maya verschmelzen jahrtausendealte Traditionen mit spanischer Kolonialgeschichte und karibischer Lebenskultur...

New York, the Big Apple, is an exceptional and bustling city that has something for everyone. It has absorbed the traditions and cultures of all of America...

HowExpert Guide to New York City is your ultimate companion for exploring the vibrant tapestry of the Big Apple. This meticulously crafted guide offers 101+ essential tips to learn about, discover places to visit, find things to do, and explore New York City to the fullest. As you listen, you embark on a captivating journey through the city's iconic landmarks, hidden gems, cultural enclaves, and artistic wonders.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local book is for you. Eat Like a Local–Colorado Springs by Scotty Jeffus offers the inside scoop on food in Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist.

The figure of an old man poling a skiff toward shore against the evening light engaged Susan Brait to learn about Chesapeake Bay, and it is that image which opens this her book on the oystermen of the Bay and the sapping of their traditional life, and even the bounty of the Bay itself, by the demands of American society. With directness and poetic economy Brait takes the listener into the life of the Bay and into the complex relationships that affect oysters and those who make their living from them.

Shane K. Bernard's Teche examines this legendary waterway of the American deep south. Bernard delves into the bayou's geologic formation as a vestige of the Mississippi and Red Rivers, its prehistoric Native American occupation, and its colonial settlement by French, Spanish, and eventually, Anglo-American pioneers. He surveys the coming of indigo, cotton, and sugar; steam-powered sugar mills, and riverboats; and the brutal institution of slavery. He also examines the impact of the Civil War on the Teche.

. Decades of incremental changes created a distinctive watercraft, and the steamboat became perfectly suited to the conditions of the western rivers, transforming the west from a wilderness into a place of economic significance. In The Western River Steamboat, nautical archaeologist Adam I. Kane traces the development of this once commonplace vessel. Kane describes the importance and impact of the steamboat in American history and complements his historical analysis with clear, concise technical explanations of the construction and evolution of western river steamboats.

In 1908, the brilliant poet and writer John G. Neihardt traveled by canoe down the then-untamed Missouri River for 56 days. His account, rousing and elegantly reflective, showcases the long ago, fascinating world through which the mighty river passed. The River and I is at once a classic adventure tale, an enduring homage to the Old West, and a tale of an abiding love for a relentless river and those affected by it.

In this memorable account of 17 trips he made to Hawaii's North Shore starting in 1974, Bruce Jenkins, considered the Kerouac of surf writers, profiles the area's elite, the superstars who live to conquer Hawaii's deadliest waves. Here are the egoists, stylists, gladiators, and purists of the...

Make the most of your next road trip with these essential tips and tricks for planning the ultimate epic adventure. During COVID-19, we’ve all had to find different ways to travel. From the disruptions of airlines to the possibility of many travel restrictions at your destination, the car has...

Nick Neely chronicles his 650-mile trek on foot from San Diego to San Francisco, following the route of the first overland Spanish expedition into what was soon called Alta California. Led by Gaspar de Portolá in 1769, the expedition sketched a route that would become, in part, the famous El Camino Real. It laid the foundation for the Golden State we know today, a place that remains as mythical and captivating as any in the world.

Heading to Mexico and want to communicate with confidence? This handy audiobook teaches you the must-know Spanish words and phrases for travelers, so you can navigate your trip with ease. Learn simple greetings, polite expressions, ordering food, asking for directions, handling transactions, and other key phrases—all taught in clear, easy-to-follow lessons.

Discover the hidden gems of Florida's St. Johns River and experience a water wonderland like never before. This concise travel guide will show you how to make the most of your trip, from exploring the crystal clear springs to encountering majestic manatees. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through nature's untouched beauty. Benefits: Find hidden gems in Florida's St. Johns River; Experience a water wonderland like never before; Discover breathtaking natural crystal springs; Meet the majestic manatees during your trip; Immerse yourself in nature's untouched beauty.

From the best-selling book On The Road With Charles Kuralt, these classic stories represent Kuralt's defining, and perhaps finest, work. Never before released on audio, this collection ensures that his unforgettable voice will be heard by generations to come.

Sit. Stay. Aloha! A Creative, Educational and Interactive Coloring Experience Through Hawaii’s Flowers, Culture, and Landmarks is an immersive travelog and coloring book narrated by Noah Keawekane, accompanied by Tooyeh Tui, a devoted, intelligent, and larger-than-life 5-year-old Mini-Aussie Poo and psychiatric service dog. Guiding listeners through the Hawaiian Islands, Tooyeh Tu shares the unique natural beauty, rich history, and cultural heritage of each island.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Ciudad Valles. Greater than a Tourist - Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosi, Mexico by Author Andrea Bieber offers the inside scoop on the city of Ciudad Valles and the Huasteca Potosina. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

From the award-winning author of Ice Bear: The Cultural History of an Arctic Icon comes an intimate exploration of Alaska's northernmost mountain range with observations on Indigenous cultures, conservation, and intense cross-country travel, all shaped by respect for the land. Follow author Michael Engelhard through tussock-studded tundra for a remarkable tale of bear encounters and white-knuckled river moments, as well as poetic reflections on a vast, untamed landscape.

American Oz is a rollicking, gritty, adventurous story of life in the secretive subculture of traveling carnivals. You'll never see your state fair or street festival the same way again. Comerford writes a bold, inspiring true story of a year working behind the scenes with the colorful characters and legends of carnivals. He shares stories of freaks, a carnival pimp, a tramp gold miner, and the last king of the sideshows.