Compass American Guides Wyoming, Third Edition (Paperback)

~ Nathaniel Burton (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Native Wyomingite Burt and photographer Pitcher have captured the spirit of this magnificent state in a guidebook certain to please vacationers as well as armchair travelers. They painstakingly document the history and beauty of every principal region in the state, including some natural wonders not well known to the general public, such as Periodic Springs and Medicine Wheel. Their mixture of anecdotes, history, and beautiful photographs provide a genuine taste of the "Wild West." Of particular merit is their extensive appendix, which lists addresses for specific information (e.g., accommodations, dude ranches, state parks, museums and historical sites). Highly recommended.
- Jennifer Langlois, Missouri Western State Coll. Lib., St. Joseph
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description

Created by local writers and photographers, Compass American Guides are the ultimate insider's guides, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture and character of America's most spectacular destinations. Covering everything there is to see and do as well as choice lodging and dining, these gorgeous full-color guides are perfect for new and longtime residents as well as vacationers who want a deep understanding of the region they're visiting.

Outstanding color photography, plus a wealth of archival images

Topical essays and literary extracts

Detailed color maps

Great ideas for things to see and do

Capsule reviews of hotels and restaurants

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Product Details

• Paperback: 389 pages
• Publisher: Compass America Guides; 3rd edition (May 26, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679000348
• ISBN-13: 978-0679000341
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,967,592 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding reference guide for visitors and new residents, May 19, 1999

By A Customer

Logically arranged geographically with ample outstanding photographs of this spectacular state, adequate historical summary and clear highway guides.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The least populated state - Wyoming, March 29, 2008

By	John P. Jones III (Albuquerque, NM, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Compass American Wyoming, Fourth Edition (Paperback)

An excellent, balance guide of the entire state. The author finds equal pleasure in exploring the flat, high prairies of the northeastern section of the state, as well as the "signature" tourist attractions of Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons in the northwestern portion. The book contains sufficient pictures to truly inspire, and more than sufficient dollops of history. He wisely brings a fair degree of skepticism to various "historical events," mindful that the victors are the ones who write it.

He also has a passion for the natural beauty of the landscape, and even urges the reader to drive roads in a certain direction for maximum impact. The towns are equally described, from those worth a visit for retaining their "this is the way America was" character to those whose homogenized American sprawl of fast food joints should be passed through as quickly as possible.

The guide also contains much practical information, and I hope that the upcoming Fifth edition references websites more, in terms of those which provide the best, updated information.

I'll be in Wyoming for nine days this summer, and have planned the entire trip based on this guide. Thanks for the good work, Mr. Burt.