No comments about American Map Fort Lauderdale Flordia City Slicker (American Map).

2 comments about Hidden Washington (1997).

1. [...] One of my computer-side companions has been Hidden Pacific NW and now Hidden Washington. I've seen a lot of the state and know Eric Lucas knows Washington, so his book is a great reference when needed. What I really like is his "hidden" finds at different places. If you want a book that portrays a true picture of what you might find in Washington and is easy to use, Lucas's book fits the bill. I would recommend it for all visitors and newcomers to the state.



2. The guide was a great reference for our recent vacation. We used it successfully to locate interesting sites as well as lodging and food by area. I recommend it to anyone as a guide to pick out how to spend limited vacation time.

No comments about Sedimentation and Tectonics of Western North America (Igc Series).

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5 comments about National Geographic Road Atlas 2001: United States, Canada, Mexico (National Geographic Road Atlas: United States, Canada, Mexico, Deluxe Edition).

1. I was a life-long Rand McNally atlas user until I met the 1999 edition of National Geographic road atlas. I liked it so much I bought the 2000 edition for the library I work in.

   My name is Richard B. -- and I'm a mapaholic.

   I've treasured maps since childhood. I read them, study them, collect them, and critique them. But my loyalty isn't to the scrap of paper that it's printed on, but to their representation of the world of roads. A map is only as good as it's first mistake -- if the next map has fewer mistakes [of towns, roads, or even graphics], it becomes the new favorite. In the case of National Geographic's road atlas, the great readability makes it the new champion.

   I haven't gone counting for hamlets in obscure corners of the country (like I used to -- with my own hometown) to find mistakes or shortcomings. The difference was readily apparent the first time I opened it up. Imagine the design principles of Edward Tufte applied to a road atlas -- clean, legible design that doesn't interfere with the information being conveyed. My thirty-something eyes still read pretty well, but I appreciate the care that went into making these maps easier to use, including more detailed city and tourist destination maps, low gloss paper [unlike some of those European atlases I've used...], and an exceptional book design to aid navigation within the atlas itself.

   Don't believe me -- you don't know me from Adam -- but trust your own eyes. Look at the atlases and road maps that you've used over the years (or, at least, kept stored in your car), and then compare what you see to the fresh design of National Geographic road atlases. See if you don't agree that they set a new standard by which the other atlases must now be judged. Happy trails to you, R.B.




2. As a professional over-the-road truck driver, I can tell you that there are maps and there are maps. While I still carry a current copy of another major road atlas published specifically for motor carriers, the one I use 95% of the time is the National Geographic. I am ordering the spiral bound 2001 today - have already worn out my 2000! These maps are concise, clear, and easy to read. Simply the best. John C.



3. By far the best road atlas. Much better than Rand-McNally and AAA and others. Maps are very colorful, have lots of interesting details and features, like state parks. More city maps and in greater detail. Large easy to use mileage charts. National Parks section. Pages easy to turn. Solid front and back covers. This is the one to own.



4. I own all three major US road atlases (Rand McNally and AAA being the other two), and none of them is perfect. This one is probably the most visually beautiful atlas you're ever likely to see. Each individual map is a work of art in its own right. The maps are lovely to look at, and the section with maps of the National Parks is a nice bonus.

   HOWEVER, if you're actually planning on using this atlas to drive someplace, don't. The atlas is far less detailed than either the Rand McNally or AAA versions. Looking for a small, remote town? You won't find it here. And the indexes are abbreviated, meaning not all the towns marked on the maps will be found in the index. The city maps are tiny and show virtually no detail. They contain so little information that they can't really be used for anything; I wonder why they were even included.

   One great thing about this atlas is the number of interesting sites it marks. It includes not only "official" sites like National and State Parks, but also the more off-the-wall sites that you wouldn't find in any other atlas. (For example, the site of the 1969 Woodstock concert in Bethel, NY.) The atlas may be worth buying for these locations alone.

   In summary, this is the perfect atlas for someone who likes to look at maps, but who doesn't actually need to use them.




5. very good maps, nice pictures...dont know why it is always out of stock though...i would've thought that mapquest would have printed more of this wonderful atlas.

   A must for every car tourist!

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No comments about Artwise Los Angeles Museum Map - Laminated Museum Map of Los Angeles, California - Streetwise Maps (Artwise) (Artwise).

1 comments about Chicago Heights, Il (Images of America).

1. I liked this book. I think it gave a exceptional description of "chicago heights" I think it could have gone into more detail though.

1 comments about Tales of an American Hobo (Singular Lives, Iowa Series in North American Autobiography).

1. Tales of an American Hobo was a collection of short stories about the life of a Hobo. This book taught me a lot of lessons in life one being, "Treat everyone with the respect that you would liked to be treated with." The hobo in this book was always disrespected and discriminated against in his life. The cops in the towns that he traveled to would tell him to leave and never come back. They didn't even give him a chance to start over and get his life going. He meet some nice people on his journey. He was as kind as possible to them and never took more than he would need to survive. There were the other people who tricked him into thinking that they where nice and gave him water that was bad and made him sick.