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Summary: Great Aussie Guide
Review: In preparation for our trip to Australia, we checked 4 Australian travel books out of the library. After reading them, this is the one that we thought was worth owning (definitely). If you want lots of facts, brief history, maps and beautiful pictures, we recommend this guide.
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Summary: An Absolute Must Have!
Review: Pictures, references to specific historical and some lesser known places, explicit detail on mannerisms and etiquette--this book is everything that you would want out of a travel guide. DK has always done a wonderful job with their books, but this one has truly outdone all others!
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Summary: An Absolute Must Have!
Review: Pictures, references to specific historical and some lesser known places, explicit detail on mannerisms and etiquette--this book is everything that you would want out of a travel guide. DK has always done a wonderful job with their books, but this one has truly outdone all others!
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Summary: Australia Cannot Be Covered in One Book
Review: When I traveled in Australia I took a number of books and probably this is wise. I first discovered these books (a series Eyewitness Travel) by accident in a Stockholm bookstore. I had just come from Gothenborg by train and was a bit dazed. The book I bought by accident was in swedish but was still useful because of all the photos, cut away views, museum pictures, and maps and historical details. That is how good these books are! In general terms I think these are the best books on the market. They are great supplemental sources. The photos and descriptions and cutaway drawings are excellent. Plus they throw in some history with a time line of major historical events and details on the art and many other things of interest. A solid 560 page effort - lots of stuff to see and absorb and this is one of the larger books in the series. The book has most of the information found in other books or more. But what really differentiates these books from others is the outstanding photography. It is impressive. The book brings the trip to life with just magnificent photos and maps. What I suggest is this book but make travel reservations on the web plus maybe buy a smaller book or maps of other places and parks of interest. I bought an extra books in the Lonely Planet Series "Australia" and "Outback Australia" from Little Hills Press". These were also good books and considereing the cost of the trip and the 24 hours of flying, a small investment. Finally when you buy the book it is not 4 to 5 years old. The books are constantly being updated. Highly recommend. Jack in Toronto
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Summary: Great Pictures and Maps...but could be better.
Review: With its wealth of maps, I will certainly take along the book during my travels. As a person going to Australia for the first time, I feel that the book could provide a larger listing of lodging recommendations. If you want a book with lots of pretty pictures of the land, then this is the book for you. But if you need a book to help you plan your vacation, look elsewhere.
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Summary: Great Pictures and Maps...but could be better.
Review: With its wealth of maps, I will certainly take along the book during my travels. As a person going to Australia for the first time, I feel that the book could provide a larger listing of lodging recommendations. If you want a book with lots of pretty pictures of the land, then this is the book for you. But if you need a book to help you plan your vacation, look elsewhere.
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