One of the best birthday presents I've ever received....
It's not a book to replace individual lonely planet guides, but is a brilliant way to chase away winter blues, or alternatively, if you're thinking about going away somewhere, to have a brief idea of the time to go.
I much prefer leafing through a beautiful book like this rather than researching "when to go" on websites. It is the "big picture" of a country rather than east/west coast specific, but that's all you want or need if you're planning a fantasy trip, or if you're just looking for some ideas.
I've got the hardbook version which I think is better than the paperback one as it somehow makes it more "special" (without sounding naff I hope). ... Read More:
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I have had some wonderful days out with this book. It is highly recommended, an interesting often educational read with great photography.
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I have had some wonderful days out with this book. It is highly recommended, an interesting often educational read with great photography.
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I have had some wonderful days out with this book. It is highly recommended, an interesting often educational read with great photography.
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This book is great, there is a big wide world out there and dipping into this when you have 5 minutes you are sure to find something to excite and interest you.
Obviously its not a guide book in the true sense but there are some fantastic sound bite nuggets in there that have inspired about 5 years worth of future holidays for me.
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Previous editions of this book have been criticised for focusing too much on mid range and expensive places to sleep and eat whilst leaving out cheaper, more budget-orientated options. This edition (14th) is aimed at restoring the balance slightly, and from what I can see it appears to be an improvement. There are a lot of guidebooks for Australia on the market so it is just a matter of finding one that is to your taste, but this one is definitely full of comprehensive information for your trip.
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I found this quite funny, but a chapter or two - or make that an essay, really would be enough. After a while the ever samey tone and chippiness (which he tries to disguise but can't) starts to grate a bit.
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Along with G Meehan I find the errors irritating having found two more in the first 24 pages.
One is often repeated and may be considered trivial by many - the line from Gray's Elegy (page 18)
The lowing herd winds slowly o'er the lea,
True, several websites print this version but they may well be just
copies of other sites.
Reputable poetry sites and Oxford University's Gray archive print the version that also appears in the Oxford Book of English Verse:
The lowing herd wind slowly o'er the lea,
Yes, it does seem odd, but if that's what Gray wrote, that's what should appear.
The editors at the publishers, if not the author, should be capable of spotting this.
This series of books may well be on the expensive side but they are an essential purchase for anyone that enjoys walking in the Lakeland Fells.The Wainright's are rightly regarded as the pinnacle of books of their type and it is easy to see why.Beautifully illustrated by the author and with several different routes described for the many fells covered,this is by far the best set of books I have seen on the subject.
Some of the routes are a little out of date now but that doesn't really matter as you can still find your way round.Also,the seven books in the series are a very handy size for you to carry in your ruck sack or even your pocket.
If you aren't sure if you should spend this amount of money on this set the best thing that I can advise is that ... Read More:
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This series of books may well be on the expensive side but they are an essential purchase for anyone that enjoys walking in the Lakeland Fells.The Wainright's are rightly regarded as the pinnacle of books of their type and it is easy to see why.Beautifully illustrated by the author and with several different routes described for the many fells covered,this is by far the best set of books I have seen on the subject.
Some of the routes are a little out of date now but that doesn't really matter as you can still find your way round.Also,the seven books in the series are a very handy size for you to carry in your ruck sack or even your pocket.
If you aren't sure if you should spend this amount of money on this set the best thing that I can advise is that ... Read More:
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