B.J. Harrison Reads Ivanhoe"Ivanhoe" is a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott, part of the Waverley series...11,99
Op de Schotse toer (Paperback)Op de Schotse toer van Gerrit Jan Zwier zingt niet all¬een de lof van het hoogland, het laagland en de eilanden, maar geeft ook een indringend beeld van het romantische werk van schrijvers als sir Walter Scott en Gavin Maxwe¬ll. Voor dit boek maakt Zwier wandeltochten langs Loch Ness en de Spey en volgt hij in de zuidelijke Borderlands het spoor van Walter Scott. In de Highlands en op de Hebriden gaat hij op zoek naar de uithoeken waar enkele natuurromantici zich hebben verborgen. Zo stuit hij in de buurt van Inverness op een soort Bommelstein, het hoofdkwartier van een bevlogen natuurvorser, en zet hij voet aan wal op een eilandje waar nog maar een paar mensen wonen. De verhalen in Op de Schotse toer laten zien dat Schotland een geweldig land is om doorheen te reizen en je in te verdiepen.19,99
Reisverhaal Op de Schotse toer | Gerrit Jan Zwier Op de Schotse toer van Gerrit Jan Zwier zingt niet alleen de lof van het hoogland, het laagland en de eilanden, maar geeft ook een indringend beeld van het romantische werk van schrijvers als sir Walter Scott en Gavin Maxwell. Voor dit boek maakt Zwier wandeltochten langs Loch Ness en de Spey en volgt hij in de zuidelijke Borderlands het spoor van Walter Scott. In de Highlands en op de Hebriden gaat hij op zoek naar de uithoeken waar enkele natuurromantici zich hebben verborgen. Zo stuit hij in de buurt van Inverness op een soort Bommelstein, het hoofdkwartier van een bevlogen natuurvorser, en zet hij voet aan wal op een eilandje waar nog maar een paar mensen wonen. De verhalen in Op de Schotse toer laten zien dat Schotland een geweldig land is om doorheen te reizen en je in te verdiepen. 19,99
Hakuoki Demon of Fleeting BlossomHakuoki Demon of the Fleeting Blossom is a visual novel based on the historical Shinsengumi of Japan featuring beautiful art and multiple endings. The Hakuoki series is one of the most popular visual novel franchises in Japan, which sold over 500,000 copies and even spawned its own animated series and a number of different merchandising products!19,99
Reisgids Oregon | Insight Guides This Insight Guide is a lavishly illustrated inspirational travel guide to Oregon and a beautiful souvenir of your trip. Perfect for travellers looking for a deeper dive into the destination's history and culture, it's ideal to inspire and help you plan your travels. With its great selection of places to see and colourful magazine-style layout, this Oregon guidebook is just the tool you need to accompany you before or during your trip. Whether it's deciding when to go, choosing what to see or creating a travel plan to cover key places like Downtown Portland and Albany, it will answer all the questions you might have along the way. It will also help guide you when you'll be exploring Crater Lake National Park or discovering the Cascade Mountains on the ground. Our Oregon travel guide was fully-updated post-COVID-19. The Insight Guide Oregon covers: Portland and around, Oregon Coast, Mt. Hood and Columbia River Gorge, Eastern Oregon, Central Oregon, Southern Oregon, Willamette Valle…23,95
BabelTHE #2 SUNDAY TIMES AND #1 NYT BESTSELLER 'One for Philip Pullman fans' THE TIMES 'This one is an automatic buy' GLAMOUR 'Ambitious, sweeping and epic' EVENING STANDARD 'Razor-sharp' DAILY MAIL 'An ingenious fantasy about empire' GUARDIAN Traduttore, traditore: An act of translation is always an act of betrayal. Oxford, 1836. The city of dreaming spires. It is the centre of all knowledge and progress in the world. And at its centre is Babel, the Royal Institute of Translation. The tower from which all the power of the Empire flows. Orphaned in Canton and brought to England by a mysterious guardian, Babel seemed like paradise to Robin Swift. Until it became a prison… But can a student stand against an empire? An incendiary new novel from award-winning author R.F. Kuang about the power of language, the violence of colonialism, and the sacrifices of resistance. 'A masterpiece that resonates with power and knowledge. BABEL is a stark picture of the cruelty of empire, …27,95
Wandelgids Borders Abbeys Way | Rucksack Readers The Borders Abbeys Way is one of Scotland's Great Trails, a fascinating circuit that takes in the historic ruined abbeys of Melrose, Dryburgh, Kelso and Jedburgh. Within its 68 miles (109 km) it includes also the charming towns of Hawick and Selkirk, and passes Abbotsford House, the historic home of Sir Walter Scott. Much of the terrain is easy-going, beside the Rivers Tweed and Teviot, and the hilly sections offer splendid views. This guidebook contains all you need to plan and enjoy the Borders Abbeys Way: detailed description of the route walked clockwise from Melrose background on the history of the Borders abbeys summaries with distance, terrain and food/drink stops twelve pages of detailed mapping of the route at 1:55,000 a 7-page section about habitats and wildlife, with superb images information about public transport and travel lavishly illustrated, with 105 colour photographs rucksack-friendly format, printed on rainproof paper. 19,95
Wandelgids 023 Pathfinder Guides Loch Lomond , The Trossachs and Stirling | Ordnance Survey Wandelgids van een deel van Engeland, Schotland of Wales. Deze gids bevat 28 dagwandelingen, variërend van korte tochten tot pittige dagtochten. De bijbehorende kaarten zijn uitstekend: men heeft de topografische kaarten van Ordnance Survey gebruikt waarop de route is ingetekend. Daarnaast praktische informatie over de wandeling en wat beschrijvingen van het gebied. Access 160 miles of breath-taking walking amid the stunning scenery of Loch Lomond National Park and Stirlingshire. This Pathfinder guide book offers 28 great walks varying from 2 to 16 miles complete wit Ordnance Survey mapping and GPS references. Walking in Scotland is quite different from walking south of the border. In England there are only eight summits that top 3000 ft, while in Scotland there are 277, with 45 of them situated in the Southern Highlands. The Trossachs are particularly spectacular when clothed in autumn colours and provided the setting for The Lady of the Lake and Rob Roy, by Sir Walter Scott. The O…18,50
BabelTHE #2 SUNDAY TIMES AND #1 NYT BESTSELLER 'One for Philip Pullman fans' THE TIMES 'This one is an automatic buy' GLAMOUR 'Ambitious, sweeping and epic' EVENING STANDARD 'Razor-sharp' DAILY MAIL 'An ingenious fantasy about empire' GUARDIAN Traduttore, traditore: An act of translation is always an act of betrayal. Oxford, 1836. The city of dreaming spires. It is the centre of all knowledge and progress in the world. And at its centre is Babel, the Royal Institute of Translation. The tower from which all the power of the Empire flows. Orphaned in Canton and brought to England by a mysterious guardian, Babel seemed like paradise to Robin Swift. Until it became a prison… But can a student stand against an empire? An incendiary new novel from award-winning author R.F. Kuang about the power of language, the violence of colonialism, and the sacrifices of resistance. 'A masterpiece that resonates with power and knowledge. BABEL is a stark picture of the cruelty of empire, …14,99
Reisgids Heritage Weekends | Bradt Travel Guides History and heritage are among Britain’s greatest passions. Travel writers and historians Helen and Neil Matthews have selected 52 places that are wonderful examples of natural, architectural, industrial or cultural heritage. Some are neglected or under-rated and deserve more attention. Others are famous locations waiting to be enjoyed from new perspectives. Heritage Weekends is here to help you explore and indulge your passion for Britain’s past: from the Prehistoric era, through ancient, medieval, Tudor, Regency and Victorian times to the 20th century. With their inspirational guide you’ll meet some of our greatest creative geniuses, monarchs and heroes, eccentrics and legends, giants and saints. And you’ll find everything from the world’s most famous map to a vision of Hell! As well as detailed descriptions of the sites, Heritage Weekends includes suggested itineraries, directions and top tips for accommodation and eating out. England, Wales, Scotland, Jersey and the Isle of Man …23,95