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U.S. shipping, a 15% discount (Item no. EXUSE198)		  
The Four Voyages  •  J. M. Cohen  •  Christopher Columbus
EXPLORATION •  1992 •  PAPER  • 320 PAGES
Christopher Columbus's own accounts of his monumental discoveries. Perhaps the most fascinating aspect of this collection of letters and journal entries is the face it puts on one of history's giants; it is also a fascinating description of the islands of the Caribbean as they first appeared to the original tourist. (CRB129, $15.00)		   The Four Voyages
My Famous Evening: Nova Scotia Sojourns, Diaries and Preoccupations  •  Howard Norman
TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  2004 •  HARD COVER  • 208 PAGES • FAVORITE
Howard Norman returned to Nova Scotia over a period of 30 years to interview local legends and research the folklore of the area. Norman writes with an impressionistic intimacy to create a portrait of this enchanting place and its people. A volume in the National Geographic Directions series. (CND204, $20.00)		   My Famous Evening: Nova Scotia Sojourns, Diaries and Preoccupations
Founding Brothers, The Revolutionary Generation  •  Joseph J. Ellis
HISTORY •  2002 •  PAPER  • 304 PAGES
A riveting tale of Washington, Madison, Hamilton and especially of Jefferson and Adams. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, it's a fascinating glimpse into the early days of our country. (USE244, $15.00)		   Founding Brothers, The Revolutionary Generation
The Path Between the Seas, The Creation of the Panama Canal: 1870-1914  •  David McCullough
HISTORY •  2004 •  PAPER  • 700 PAGES • FAVORITE
A great story, admirably told in vivid, page-turning detail. McCullough reveals the full scope of the Panama Canal, its characters, technical difficulties and Byzantine politics. Capturing all the international intrigue, you couldn't make up a better story. It's 700 pages long but reads like a suspense novel. (CAM32, $20.00)		   The Path Between the Seas, The Creation of the Panama Canal: 1870-1914
Snorkeling Guide to Marine Life  •  Paul Humann
FIELD GUIDE •  1995 •  PAPER  • 80 PAGES
A compact guide illustrating all the fishes, corals, invertebrates and plants you are most likely to encounter in less than 15 feet of water in the Caribbean. Humann's photographs are among the best we've seen for identification -- and its handy size makes it perfect to take along in the boat or to the beach. (DIV02, $14.95)		   Snorkeling Guide to Marine Life



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