Secret marvels of the world /
Howard, Alexander M.,
Secret marvels of the world / At head of title: Lonely Planet written by Alex Howard [and 51 others] ; illustrator, Lauren Crow ; editors, Samantha Forge, Nick Mee, Christina Webb. - 1st edition. - 304 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), maps ; 25 cm
"360 extraordinary places you never knew existed and how to find them"--Cover. Edition statement from page 4 of cover. Includes index.
"Featuring communist bunkers, burning gas craters and at least one sponge-rock fluorescent grotto built by Polish monks, this book reveals weird and wonderful sights that the crowds don't reach. From eerie natural wonders to historical oddities and bizarre architecture, this is a travel companion for the incurably curious" -- page 4 of cover. Takes readers on a journey through the worlds lesser known marvels, from a pumpkin regatta in Oregon to Lithuania's hill of crosses.
9781786578655 1786578654
Travel--Guidebooks.
Curiosities and wonders--Guidebooks.
Travel writing.
Guidebooks.
Secret marvels of the world / At head of title: Lonely Planet written by Alex Howard [and 51 others] ; illustrator, Lauren Crow ; editors, Samantha Forge, Nick Mee, Christina Webb. - 1st edition. - 304 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), maps ; 25 cm
"360 extraordinary places you never knew existed and how to find them"--Cover. Edition statement from page 4 of cover. Includes index.
"Featuring communist bunkers, burning gas craters and at least one sponge-rock fluorescent grotto built by Polish monks, this book reveals weird and wonderful sights that the crowds don't reach. From eerie natural wonders to historical oddities and bizarre architecture, this is a travel companion for the incurably curious" -- page 4 of cover. Takes readers on a journey through the worlds lesser known marvels, from a pumpkin regatta in Oregon to Lithuania's hill of crosses.
9781786578655 1786578654
Travel--Guidebooks.
Curiosities and wonders--Guidebooks.
Travel writing.
Guidebooks.