Frommer's 500 Places to See Before They Disappear
By Holly Hughes
2008
First Published
3.65
Average Rating
480
Number of Pages
500 thoughtfully chosen treasures that will inspire and enlighten travelers of all ages This book enables passionate travelers and the eco-conscious to learn about and plan a visit to see rare cultural, historic, and natural places before they are irrevocably altered or even gone forever. Included are one-of-a-kind landscapes, fragile ecosystems, rare bird habitats, places to see the last remaining species of big game in the wild, cityscapes in peril, vanishing cultural kitsch, petroglyphs, and more. This Second Edition offers new reviews and updates on such topics as the Gulf Coast after the BP oil spill, the effects of earthquakes in Asia and Haiti, and improvements and progress in the fight to preserve threatened places.
Avg Rating
3.65
Number of Ratings
65
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Author
Holly Hughes
Author · 18 books
Holly Hughes has edited the annual Best Food Writing series since its inception in 2000. The author of Frommer's 500 Places for Food and Wine Lovers, she lives in New York City.
