St. Petersburg (Insight Pocket Guide St. Petersburg) [Paperback]

Insight Guides (Author)

Book Description

Series: Insight Pocket Guide St. Petersburg | Publication Date: August 2001

Insight Guides, the world's largest visual travel guide series, in association with Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provides more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides capture the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective. Inside every Insight Guide you'll find: .Evocative, full-colour photography on every page .Cross-referenced, full-colour maps throughout .A brief introduction including a historical timeline .Lively essays by local writers on the culture, history, and people .Expert evaluations on the sights really worth seeing .Special features spotlighting particular topics of interest .A comprehensive Travel Tips section with listings of the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions, as well as practical information on getting around and advice for travel with children

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

The bulk of this guide was written while the city was still known as Leningrad. Essays by Soviet writers give a Russian perspective on the past history and chaotic present of this fascinating city. Superb photos accompany the text. The cultural articles cover the people and institutions, including floor plans of the Hermitage and the Russian Museum. The sights of the city and suburbs are described in a difficult-to-absorb, albeit thorough, rapid-fire tour guide lecture style. A practical information section includes all the details necessary for getting the most from a visit. A single historical article--instead of three, as the editors chose--would have sufficed and avoided some repetition. While this guide covers unique territory, much of the material is unnecessary, and could be gleaned from a single National Geographic article. Most libraries should wait for a better source, which is bound to come due to the recent political changes in Eastern Europe. Comprehensive travel collections may still want to consider.
-William R. Smith, Johns Hopkins Univ. Lib., Baltimore
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Langenscheidt Publishers; 2 Pap/Map edition (August 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0887299334
• ISBN-13: 978-0887299339
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 4.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.7 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,378,825 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)