Aerial photographs by Patrick Roach. The South coasts of Devon & Cornwall are the first or the last many mariner has of Engl&. Whether running up-channel, bound east for London & Northern Europe, or beating ever westwards out into the stormy Atlantic, these shores have been a haven, a guide, & occasionally, the source of ruin. All we who have made the traverse or have sought shelter in the multitude of harbours between Portland Bill & the Isles of Scilly, have had to carry out our pilotage from the decks of a vessel of some sort. How often we have longed for the wings of a sea eagle, to see what we cannot see. Powered flight has finally given us this chance, & Patrick Roach, the maestro of the airbourne camera has so excelled himself with this series of images that our mutual friend the publisher has had little choice but to bind us into one volume to share the wonders he has revealed. So stretch out your wings, give a wild seagull`s cry, & let`s take to the skies together, bound out for the far west. ...

Have the world in your hands with these compact, affordable, illustrated natural history guides. From malachite to meteorites, leaf through ” Nature Guide Rocks & Minerals”, a beautiful guide profiling the world`s specimens. Part of a new generation of compact natural history guides, ” Rocks & Minerals” is packed full of stunning images that reveal intricate details & unique characteristics of the rocks & minerals featured. Expertly written & including examples from across the globe, these guides will give you knowledge of the natural world at your fingertips. With a detailed introduction on identifying & classifying minerals & clear sections on each type of rock & mineral, ” Nature Guide Rocks & Minerals” is the ideal identification guide. ...

Map No. 200, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national & state parks or forests & other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information. The maps, with most titles now printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, highlight walking trails along with campsites & other accommodation, picnic sites, areas for various recreational pursuits such as horse riding or skiing, drinking water sources, & many other facilities of interest to the outdoor enthusiast. Cartography is based on information from the USGS (United States Geological Survey
- the country’s national survey organization), revised by the National Geographic Maps in cooperation with the National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, etc. Topography is excellently presented by contours (interval varies according to scale), enhanced by relief shading & colouring/graphics for wood cover, glaciers, etc. All heights are given in feet. The maps have a UTM grid plus latitude & longitude margin ticks & GPS waypoints for selected important locations. Each map is double-sided to give either maximum coverage of the chosen area or additional enlargements of its important sections. Accompanying notes provide useful information on relevant regulations, safety precautions, contact addresses, etc.* *IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: the series is very extensive, ranging in scale from 1:400, 000 for the vast national parks of Alaska to 1:25, 000 for local map in several states. We recommend, therefore, viewing the series by state rather than the whole list.*

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Canadian Rocky Mountains on a double-sided, waterproof & tear-resistant map at 1:900, 000 from the Vancouver-based ITMB, with altitude colouring to show the topography & marking for numerous places of interest, plus a street plan of central Calgary. The map is orientated with the north-west at the top & shows on one side the most visited part of the region, extending from Calgary & Red Deer in Alberta across the Banff & Jasper National Parks to Hope & Williams Lake in British Columbia, plus north/south from the US border to beyond Dawson Creek in BC. On the reverse is the northern part of the Rockies in British Columbia, from Dawson Creek & Terrence to the Yukon border, including the Alaska Highway & the Cassiar Highway. Topography of this mountainous region is shown by altitude colouring with bands in feet, plus graphics for glaciers & snowfields, Peak heights are given in metres. Rivers indicate waterfalls, rapids & dams. National & provincial parks are highlighted. Road network clearly shows road numbers & distinguishes between paved & gravel routes. Driving distances are given on main routes & locations of petrol stations & border crossings from USA are marked. The map

Includes:: railway lines & shows local airports/airfields. Symbols highlight various facilities & places of interest, including numerous camping & RV grounds, recreational areas for hiking, kayaking & rafting, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals & the map has an index of towns & settlements. An inset provides a street plan of central Calgary indicating locations of various hotels, restaurants, banks, shopping centres, etc. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link. For the list of more detailed road maps of British Columbia pease click on the series link.

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Duotone bronzed brass finish. 5x magnification. For proverbial fine print & thumbnail-sized road maps. Classic accessory for any coffee table or end table. If we do not have this item in stock we will order it for you from our supplier. Delivery generally takes 3 weeks within the UK. For overseas delivery queries please email sales@stanfords.co.uk ...

Interesting & detailed black & white map of the London area in 1762, made as part of a project to compare the sizes of London & Paris. (London was larger by 1427 acres.) Extends out to Greenford, Highgate, Walthamstow, Wanstead, Woolwich, Mottingham, Tooting & Twickenham, which were then small villages. ...

Like a scene straight out of Buffalo Bills Wild West Show, this cowboy shoots for his 2 minute ride on a Bucking Bronco, recalling times of a not too distant past. Our cowboy friend & his horse are articulated & gently move as they sway on your counter top. Handmade in recycled metal, expertly aged & finished with a subtle, attractive patina. Hand painted by skilled artists. This balance toy is a replica of the classic home accessories used in the 18 & 19th centuries. When gently pushed by the curved handle, the cowboy will rock side to side, balancing on the metal st&. Antique in appearance, this decorative toy will be a unique addition to any kid`s bedroom or game room. If we do not have this item in stock we will order it for you from our supplier. Delivery generally takes 3 weeks within the UK. For overseas delivery queries please email sales@stanfords.co.uk ...

Map No. 1066, Rodersdorf, in the topographic survey of Switzerland at 1:25, 000 from Bundesamt für Landestopographie (swisstopo), covering the whole country on 247 small format sheets, with special larger maps published for popular regions including some titles now available in hiking versions. Highly regarded for their superb use of graphic relief & hill shading, the maps give an almost 3-D picture of Switzerland`s mountainous terrain. Contours are at 10 m intervals, with 20m intervals in the mountainous areas. All the maps have a 1-km grid for Swiss national coordinates (datum CH 1903). * Small format sheets (Nos. 1011
- 1374)* Map legend in the language of the area covered by the map. Additional margin ticks show latitude & longitude in steps of 2`. The area covered by each map is 17 x 12 km (11 x 7 miles approx). * Special larger sheets (Nos. from 2501 onwards) – STANDARD editions:* No map legend is included but a separate leaflet can be provided instead. The area covered by each map is 25 x 17 km (15 x 11 miles approx).* Special larger sheets (Nos. from 2501 onwards) – HIKING editions:* An overprint highlights hiking, mountain & alpine paths, including regional & national long-distance trails. The maps also show bus routes with bus stops, plus inns in remote locations. The area covered by each map is 25 x 17 km (15 x 11 miles approx).
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Topographic survey of France at 1:25, 000 in IGN`s excellent TOP25 / Série Bleue series. All the maps are GPS compatible, with a 1km UTM grid plus latitude & longitude lines at 5’ intervals. Contours are at 5m intervals except for mountainous areas where the maps have contours at 10m intervals, vividly enhanced by hill shading & graphics for rocky terrain. Colouring with graphics indicates different types of vegetation or land use (deciduous or coniferous forests, moors, orchards, vineyards, etc). PLEASE NOTE: coverage of France at this scale is currently being revised – the format & the presentation of each title are indicated by the letters at the end of its Sheet Reference number (e.g. 0416ET, 3531ETR, 1923SB, etc.)MAPS WITH FULL TOURIST OVERPRINT & AN ENGLISH MAP LEGEND: all TOP25 maps & the SB editions of Série Bleue have an overprint highlighting waymarked walking trails including long-distance GR routes &, where appropriate, ski routes. Symbols indicate campsites, gîtes d’etape, refuges, equestrian centres & other recreational facilities or sites, tourist information centres, cultural heritage, etc. Towns & locations of particular interest are highlighted.- ET or OT = single-sided TOP25 map covering approx. 29x 21 km / 18x 13 miles.- ETR or OTR = waterproof & tear resistant TOP25 map covering the same area as the corresponding ET or OT number, but double-sided, printed on a smaller size sheet with a good overlap between the sides.- SB = Série Bleue map with full tourist overprint; these maps, first introduced in summer 2014, each cover approx. 29x 24km / 18x 15 miles.SÉRIE BLEUE maps with numbers ending in E (Est) or O (Ouest): most editions now indicate the GR routes, but do not show any other tourist information. Map legend is in French only. Each map covers approx. 14x 20km / 9x 12 miles. ...

Roding in a series of GPS compatible recreational editions of the Bavarian topographic survey at 1:25, 000, with waymarked hiking trails & cycling routes, campsites & youth hostels, etc. Coverage

Includes:: Brennberg, Falkenstein, Schorndorf, Walderbach, Wiesenfelden, Wiesent. Contours used in this map vary between 5 to 20m according to the terrain, with 20m interval predominantly used for hilly areas. Varied colouring show different types of landscape: woods, vineyards, fields etc. Maps in this series feature extensive overprint highlighting local & long-distance footpaths & cycle routes, including King Ludwig Way or different variants of the Way of St James, indicating their waymarking. Symbols highlight different types of accommodation (campsites, youth hostels, refuges, etc), sport & recreational facilities, various places of interest, etc. The maps have a 1-km UTM grid. Map legend & all the text are in German only. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link.

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