A personal, comprehensive guide to Madagascar, its history, culture and natural history -- and our model for how to write a good guidebook. The first -- and still the best -- guide to Madagascar for culturally and environmentally aware travelers, this eighth edition was once again revised, updated and reviewed by Hilary Bradt herself along with sundry specialists and experts. With photographs, 47 sketch maps and wonderfully wise and detailed travel information.  (MAD08, $27.99)

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