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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, $11.95)
 
 
Ngorongoro Conservation Area  •   Ma Company (Tanzania)    •  An attractive, colorful and informative sketch map of the area with notes on wildlife and conservation at a scale of 2:210,000. (EAF153, $11.95)
 
 
Tanzania Map  •   Nelles   • BEST SELLER  •  A clear, color map of Tanzania at a scale of 1:1,500,000. (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 lots of good 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 in the popular series by Cicerone. The section on climbing Kilimanjaro 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 for travelers, divided by topic and featuring a useful index. With 1,700 entries. (EAF46, $5.95)
 
 
Kilimanjaro, To the Roof of Africa  •  David Breashears   • EXPLORATION  •  A strikingly beautiful celebration of Kilimanjaro, originally presented in IMAX theatres. Breshears 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, On Foot Across East Africa  •  Rick Ridgeway   • TRAVEL NARRATIVE  •  Ridgeway got to walk across Kenya, albeit in the company of armed park rangers, while the rest of us tool around in mini-vans and Toyotas. A perceptive overview of Kenya, its wildlife and conservation by an appreciative observer. (EAF61, $16.00)
 
 
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  •  The riveting account of an eventful life. Saitoti looks back on his life among the Maasai, as spokesperson for the tribe and one of their first safari guides. He bridges 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, $15.00)
 
 
In the Dust of Kilimanjaro  •  David Western   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  Western writes eloquently of his immersion in the natural history and cultures of Kenya. (EAF48, $20.00)
 
 
Kilimanjaro, The Great White Mountain of Africa  •  Muhammed Amin  •  David Pluth  •  Graham Mercer   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  A magnificently illustrated, detailed account of Africa's highest mountain, its exploration, history and nature, featuring 150 color photographs. (EAF103, $60.00)
 
 
Ngorongoro  •  Reinhard Kunkel   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  Kunkel's three hundred stunning photographs celebrate the abundant wildlife of the region. Kunkel has been traveling and photographing in the region since 1973. (EAF165, $75.00)
 
 
Serengeti, Natural Order on the African Plain  •  Mitsuaki Iwago   • NATURAL HISTORY • BEST SELLER • FAVORITE • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE  •  This handsomely produced volume by the celebrated Tokyo photographer features 300 full-color images of the Serengeti plains. It's one of our favorite photo collections -- beautiful and timeless. (EAF04, $35.00)
 
 
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)
 
 
Birds of Kenya and Northern Tanzania, Field Guide Edition  •  Dale Zimmerman  •  Donald Turner  •  David Pearson   • FIELD GUIDE  •  This compact, comprehensive field guide features 124 stunning color plates, covering 1,114 bird species in Kenya and Northern Tanzania. (FG39, $35.00)
 
 
Kingdon Pocket Guide to African Mammals  •  Jonathan Kingdon   • FIELD GUIDE  •  Take it along. An artist and foremost biologist, Kingdon provides both the delightful full-color illustrations and concise text for this great guide. (EAF128, $24.95)
 
 
The Safari Companion, A Guide to Watching African Mammals  •  Richard Estes   • FIELD GUIDE • BEST SELLER  •  An invaluable encyclopedic guide to Africa's mammals by a noted scientist. Written with the typical safari-goer in mind, it includes black-and-white drawings, an overview of each group and in-depth information on the behavior, habits and diet of 100 large African mammals. (AFR06, $30.00)
 
 
Wildlife of East Africa  •  Martin B. Withers  •  David Hosking   • FIELD GUIDE  •  A compact guide to 475 common species of birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, trees and flowers of East Africa. Designed for the field, the guide features full-color photographs with detailed descriptions of each species on facing pages. (EAF108, $19.95)
 
 


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