As the previous reviewer noted, this is dense, packed book with extremely detailed notes on the art, architecture and history of the various locations it covers. As with all Blue Guides, it is produced by someone entirely at home with the culture about which they are writing, with an in-depth understanding of what is worth seeing. It is a cultural guide, and does not pretend to be anything else. If you are interested in the culture, history and beaux arts in Northern Italy, this compact but thorough book is an indispensable companion. It does have practical advice, details of where to stay and good maps, but it really is aimed at those of us who travel and want to understand better the buildings, paintings, sculpture and historical background ... Read More:
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As the previous reviewer noted, this is dense, packed book with extremely detailed notes on the art, architecture and history of the various locations it covers. As with all Blue Guides, it is produced by someone entirely at home with the culture about which they are writing, with an in-depth understanding of what is worth seeing. It is a cultural guide, and does not pretend to be anything else. If you are interested in the culture, history and beaux arts in Northern Italy, this compact but thorough book is an indispensable companion. It does have practical advice, details of where to stay and good maps, but it really is aimed at those of us who travel and want to understand better the buildings, paintings, sculpture and historical background ... Read More:
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As the previous reviewer noted, this is dense, packed book with extremely detailed notes on the art, architecture and history of the various locations it covers. As with all Blue Guides, it is produced by someone entirely at home with the culture about which they are writing, with an in-depth understanding of what is worth seeing. It is a cultural guide, and does not pretend to be anything else. If you are interested in the culture, history and beaux arts in Northern Italy, this compact but thorough book is an indispensable companion. It does have practical advice, details of where to stay and good maps, but it really is aimed at those of us who travel and want to understand better the buildings, paintings, sculpture and historical background ... Read More:
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As the previous reviewer noted, this is dense, packed book with extremely detailed notes on the art, architecture and history of the various locations it covers. As with all Blue Guides, it is produced by someone entirely at home with the culture about which they are writing, with an in-depth understanding of what is worth seeing. It is a cultural guide, and does not pretend to be anything else. If you are interested in the culture, history and beaux arts in Northern Italy, this compact but thorough book is an indispensable companion. It does have practical advice, details of where to stay and good maps, but it really is aimed at those of us who travel and want to understand better the buildings, paintings, sculpture and historical background ... Read More:
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Carol von Pressentin Wright's "Blue Guide to New York" is probably the most comprehensive guidebook to the Big Apple available. Absolutely indispensable, it includes 41 detailed maps for all five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island, along with several black and white photographs. As a New Yorker, I cannot think of anything that has not been included here. I frequently use the book myself, especially when I have out-of-town visitors. It is also excellent, for New Yorkers and visitors alike, to use on walking tours. I have the 2002 edition.
In an extremely accessible format, "The Blue Guide" presents information on all NYC districts and important sights, including: practical information, lodgings, restaurants ... Read More:
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Carol von Pressentin Wright's "Blue Guide to New York" is probably the most comprehensive guidebook to the Big Apple available. Absolutely indispensable, it includes 41 detailed maps for all five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island, along with several black and white photographs. As a New Yorker, I cannot think of anything that has not been included here. I frequently use the book myself, especially when I have out-of-town visitors. It is also excellent, for New Yorkers and visitors alike, to use on walking tours. I have the 2002 edition.
In an extremely accessible format, "The Blue Guide" presents information on all NYC districts and important sights, including: practical information, lodgings, restaurants ... Read More:
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Carol von Pressentin Wright's "Blue Guide to New York" is probably the most comprehensive guidebook to the Big Apple available. Absolutely indispensable, it includes 41 detailed maps for all five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island, along with several black and white photographs. As a New Yorker, I cannot think of anything that has not been included here. I frequently use the book myself, especially when I have out-of-town visitors. It is also excellent, for New Yorkers and visitors alike, to use on walking tours. I have the 2002 edition.
In an extremely accessible format, "The Blue Guide" presents information on all NYC districts and important sights, including: practical information, lodgings, restaurants ... Read More:
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