Insight Guides Australia (Serial) [Paperback]

Tony Perrottet (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1996 | Series: Serial

One of over 400 titles in the Insight series,

Insight Guide Australia. This 405-page book includes a section detailing Australia's history, 13 features covering aspects of the country's life and culture, ranging from Aboriginal Dreamtime artworks to Bush tucker, a region by region visitor's guide to the sights, and a comprehensive Travel Tips section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus many marvellous photographs and 17 maps.

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About the Author

Since 2000. Hammond, American Map, Langenscheidt Dictionaries, Insight Travel Guides, Delorme – the famous names in the Langenscheidt family. These represent the most authoritative, up-to-date, and extensive travel and reference products available. In January 2003, the renowned Berlitz Publishing became part of the Langenscheidt Group. The Langenscheidt Publishing Group, the premier group of map and travel companies, offers over 4,000 North American and international street maps, road maps, atlases, language-learning, bilingual dictionaries, and travel-related products covering countries, cities, and languages in every continent. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Apa Productions; 7th edition (October 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0395819040
• ISBN-13: 978-0395819043
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,229,501 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best all-around book I have found., January 6, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Insight Guide Australia (Insight Guides Australia) (Paperback)

I researched Australia for over a year prior to my April 2002 visit there, and I read as many guides and books as I could find. While in Australia I purchased a local behemoth encycledia of the country, thinking that was as good as it gets.

I found the Insight Guide at my local library after I returned, and I am convinced this is THE single book anyone with more than a passing interest in Australia should buy.

The very heavy paper presents the beautiful color pictures in high resolution, and the articles are written in a complete yet entertaining style. Australian artwork highlights the history section. The sites of interest descriptions are entertaining and concise. I actually did not read the last section (travel tips)in depth since I had already returned from my vacation, but even without that section the book would be a great read.

This is NOT the book to carry with you on your vacation - there are plenty of other lighter guides that have more useful trivia like hotels and restaurants. This is the book to read and enjoy before you leave home. It is an excellent overall introduction to the country.

My daughter is beginning to study Australia in her 2nd grade class - I have ordered a copy to let her take to school.

I highly recommend this book. At the very least, check it out of your library to look at the pictures.

5 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book show me a beautiful Australia., October 25, 2001

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"mingfei" (P.R.China) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Insight Guides Australia (Australia, 4th ed) (Paperback)

A wonderful book show me a beautiful Australia.
I like all of Insight Guide,and this is the best one.
I like Australia,I want living there