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Kilimanjaro   |   READING AND TRAVEL GUIDE
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Kilimanjaro, A Trekking Guide to Africa's Highest Mountain  •  Henry Stedman
GUIDEBOOK •  2006 •  PAPER  • 240 PAGES
Stedman (an experienced trekker who has written several other guidebooks) includes sketch maps with points of interest and elevations, and camp-to-camp descriptions of the various treks. This new edition also incldues infomration on climbing nearby Meru. Stedman's dead-on and often very witty chapters on preparation, perils and pleasures of the trek, as well as his survey of the history, nature and people of the region, are all excelelnt. He covers all the walking routes: the hut-to-hut Marunga, ever popular Machame, Rongai from the Kenya-side of the mountain, Shira Plateau Route with Lemosho option and the punishing Umbwe. (EAF107, $19.95)
  Kilimanjaro, A Trekking Guide to Africa's Highest Mountain
The Snows of Kilimanjaro  •  Ernest Hemingway
LITERATURE •  1995 •  PAPER  • 156 PAGES
A collection of 10 excellent Hemingway stories set in Africa, including The Snows of Kilimanjaro and The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber (which begin and end the collection, respectively). The latter is a chilling masterpiece concerning an American couple on a big-game safari. Originally published in 1936, the book draws from stories written over the previous nine years, when Hemingway's prose was at it's best; a classic not to be missed. (EAF26, $13.00)
  The Snows of Kilimanjaro
No Picnic on Mount Kenya  •  Felice Benuzzi  •  Rick Ridgeway
EXPLORATION •  2005 •  PAPER  • 240 PAGES
Bored beyond belief in a British prisoner of war camp at the foot of Mount Kenya in 1943, the author scrounged the food, material and colleagues to break-out of the camp, climb the mountain -- and then sneak back into prison. Among the many pleasures of this book are Benuzzi's accounts of the landscapes, animals and habitats on the way to the top. This splendid adventure is characterized by Benuzzi's offhand courage and great spirit. (EAF59, $14.95)
  No Picnic on Mount Kenya
Kilimanjaro Map  •   ITMB
2004 •  MAP
A traveler's map of the mountain and surroundings at a scale of 1:62,500 with margin notes on the climbing routes, wildlife and history of exploration. It's a colorful topographic map with 100-foot contour lines. Routes, huts, and geographic features are clearly indicated. (EAF69, $11.95)
  Kilimanjaro Map
 

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Arusha National Park Map  •   Ma Company (Tanzania)    •  A full color handsome topographic map and souvenir of Mt. Meru and Arusha National Park (EAF106, $11.95)
 
 
New Map of Kilimanjaro National Park  •   Ma Company (Tanzania)    •  A colorful hand-drawn topographic map. (EAF104, $14.95)
 
 
Tanzania Map  •   Nelles    •  A clear, double-sided map of Tanzania, with neighboring Rwanda and Burundi, at a scale of 1:1,500,000, with maps of Zanzibar, Pemba, Dar el Salaam and Arusha. (EAF08, $10.95)
 
 
Altitude Illness: Prevention and Treatment, How to Stay Healthy at Altitude  •  Stephen Bezruchka   • REFERENCE  •  This useful reference book provides essential information concerning the prevention and treatment of altitude sickness. (REF02, $8.95)
 
 
Bradt Safari Guide Northern Tanzania with Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar  •  Philip Briggs   • GUIDEBOOK • NEW  •  A compact, practical overview of the history, wildlife and attractions of northern Tanzania, including the Serengeti, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Olduvai, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar. With maps, town plans and useful travel information. (EAF143, $22.95)
 
 
Bugs, Bites, and Bowels  •  Jane Wilson-Howarth   • REFERENCE  •  An entertaining, authoritative guide to the perils of travel, most particularly disease, accident and the environmental hazards of sun, water, altitude, heat and cold. Fourth edition. (GEN68, $14.95)
 
 
Explore Mount Kilimanjaro  •  Jacquetta Megarry   • GUIDEBOOK  •  An ingenious spiral-bound guide to the Marunga, Machame and Rongai trekking routes with foldout, color maps. (EAF102, $15.95)
 
 
Guide to Mount Kenya and Kilimanjaro  •  Iain Allan   • GUIDEBOOK  •  A pocket guide to mountaineering produced by the Mountain Club of Kenya. It's a comprehensive overview, covering mountain medicine, geology, flora and fauna, and other topics in detail. With climbing routes, and a fold-out topo maps of the two mountains. (EAF68, $33.95)
 
 
Kilimanjaro & East Africa, A Climbing and Trekking Guide  •  Cameron Burns   • GUIDEBOOK  •  A compact planning guide to Kilimanjaro's forest and moorland routes, neighboring Mount Meru, Mount Kenya and the Rwenzoris. (EAF63, $19.95)
 
 
Kilimanjaro, A Complete Trekker's Guide  •  Alexander Stewart   • GUIDEBOOK  •  A compact, comprehensive overview of the mountain and practical guide to Kilimanjaro treks. The section on climbing covers all the popular routes. (EAF134, $22.95)
 
 
Say it in Swahili  •  Sharifa Zawawi   • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS  •  A palm-size pocket guide to common Swahili phrases and expressions, divided by topic and featuring a useful index. With 1,700 entries. (EAF46, $5.95)
 
 
Kilimanjaro, To the Roof of Africa  •  David Breashears   • EXPLORATION  •  This strikingly beautiful celebration of Kilimanjaro, originally presented in IMAX theatres, focuses on the history, nature and beauty of the mountain along with the experiences of the trekkers. (EAF112, $19.99)
 
 
Seven Summits  •  Dick Bass  •  Frank Wells  •  Rick Ridgeway   • EXPLORATION  •  Count-down: Aconcagua, McKinley, Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Kosciusko, Vinson and Everest. (EXP48, $15.99)
 
 
The Shadow of Kilimanjaro  •  Rick Ridgeway   • TRAVEL NARRATIVE  •  Ridgeway recounts his walk from Mount Kilimanjaro across Tsavo National Park to the Indian Ocean in this perceptive report. (EAF61, $17.00)
 
 
The Tree Where Man Was Born  •  Peter Matthiessen   • TRAVEL NARRATIVE  •  This classic portrait of East Africa, enthralling in its detail on nature and daily life, takes in the Maasai, Ngorongoro, the Kenyan highlands and Mathiessen's field trips, safaris and adventures in the Serengeti. (EAF27, $17.00)
 
 
The Worlds of a Maasai Warrior, An Autobiography  •  Ole Saitoti   • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR  •  Saitoti looks back on his life among the Maasai as spokesperson for the tribe and one of their first safari guides, bridging several worlds with tremendous grace. (EAF29, $19.95)
 
 
West with the Night  •  Beryl Markham   • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • FAVORITE  •  A stylish and engrossing story of a marvelous life well lived. Markham describes her childhood in Kenya and her experiences as a bush pilot in the 1930s, evoking the landscapes, people and wildlife of East Africa in rich detail. (EAF10, $16.00)
 
 
In the Dust of Kilimanjaro  •  David Western   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  Western writes eloquently of his immersion in the natural history and cultures of Kenya. (EAF48, $24.00)
 
 
Ultralite Ti Air Ergo  •   LEKI Trekking Poles   • SPORT  •  If you are looking for lightweight walking poles that will take you to the top of Kilimanjaro, this easily compacted set made of a rugged aluminum alloy is an excellent choice. 15.3 ounces for the pair. (STF12, $109.95)
 
 
African Wildlife  •  Raymond Leung  •  James Kavanaugh   • FIELD GUIDE  •  Slip this laminated foldout guide in your pocket. (AFR109, $5.95)
 
 
Birds of Kenya and Northern Tanzania, Field Guide Edition  •  Dale Zimmerman  •  Donald Turner  •  David Pearson   • FIELD GUIDE  •  This comprehensive field guide, ideal for the Serengeti, features 124 stunning color plates. (FG39, $35.00)
 
 
Kingdon Pocket Guide to African Mammals  •  Jonathan Kingdon   • FIELD GUIDE  •  Take it along. An artist and biologist, Kingdon provides both delightful full-color illustrations and informative text for this great guide. (EAF128, $24.95)
 
 
Wildlife of East Africa  •  Martin B. Withers  •  David Hosking   • FIELD GUIDE • BEST SELLER  •  This compact guide to 475 common species of birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, trees and flowers of East Africa features full-color photographs with detailed descriptions on facing pages. (EAF108, $19.95)
 
 


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