Guide to the Philippines (Country Guide) [Paperback]

Stephen Mansfield (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1997 | Series: Country Guide

An island nation comprising some 7,000 islands, many no more than rocky outcrops, The Philippines offers an interesting culture and natural history. This comprehensive new guide, written by one of the foremost travel writers in Southeast Asia, incorporates practical information on where to stay, how to get around, what to see, and what to avoid. Also included is interesting background on architecture, faith healing and other cultural phenomena, arts and crafts, wildlife, and environmental issues.

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An island nation comprising some 7,000 islands, many no more than rocky outcrops, The Philippines offers an interesting culture and natural history. This comprehensive new guide, written by one of the foremost travel writers in Southeast Asia, incorporates practical information on where to stay, how to get around, what to see, and what to avoid. Also included is interesting background on architecture, faith healing and other cultural phenomena, arts and crafts, wildlife, and environmental issues.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides; 1st edition (June 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1898323585
• ISBN-13: 978-1898323587
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,041,226 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Absolute Trash, March 15, 1998

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This review is from: Guide to the Philippines (Country Guide) (Paperback)

I almost sent my copy back for a refund. The only reason I kept it was so I could pass it around and laugh with others at how rotten the book is. It was published in 1997, but most the information is years old and obsolete.