Pictorials
A Magical Place
Toronto Island occupies a special place in the hearts and minds of Torontonians: a fifteen-minute ferry ride across the harbour takes the visitor to a peaceful crescent of green where willows overhang the water, ducks and geese ply the lagoons, and people stroll the beaches and boardwalk.
Yet despite the idyllic setting, Toronto Island has experienc …
Baddeck
Renowned Cape Breton photographer Warren Gordon turns his lens on the beautiful town of Baddeck, on the shores of the sparkling Bras d'Or Lakes. From the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site and the Gaelic College in nearby St. Ann's to the gorgeous fall foliage, whale watching and local points of interest, this collection of all-new photog …
Bears
Bears: Tracks through Time is an eclectic look at our relationship with these beautiful and sometimes frightful creatures with which we co-exist in the Canadian Rockies. As a result of our close cohabitation with bears, the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies has accumulated a modest collection of art, artifacts and archival materials related to b …
Boston
Boston is filled with exciting and memorable places. Founded in 1630, the city boasts historic sites, vibrant neighborhoods and picturesque settings. Rich in photographs that capture the character of the city, this book provides a splendid sampling of all that Boston offers, including:
Beacon Hill
Faneuil Hall
Harvard University
Fenway Park
Bo …
California
A lavishly illustrated tour of America's most compellingly beautiful places.
The America the Beautiful series takes readers on a photographic tour of the country's most beautiful states and most vibrant cities. Top photographers contribute their best images -- from dazzling cityscapes to quiet forests -- of both well-known destinations and hidden ge …
Excerpt
CALIFORNIA'S MOTTO, Eureka, translated in English as "I have found it," refers to the discovery of gold in the Sierra Nevada in 1848, but it also echoes the feelings of those who experience this remarkable state.
California is a state of great contrasts. Its highest point, Mount Whitney, is nearly 15,000 feet above sea level, and its lowest, Death Valley, is 282 feet below sea level. Its population of more than 36 million is greater than Canada's, and nearly 10 million people live in Los Angeles County alone. Yet there are enormous stretches of desert and forest that are barely populated.
This book can provide only a sampling of the state's scenic wonders and great cities. Your tour starts in the north, with the majestic beauty of Mount Shasta and Redwood National Park, and ends in the southern desert area, where oases, ancient animals and odd-looking trees seem oblivious to the passage of time. Along the way are detours to some of the state's most important Spanish missions, where much of California's history began.
Moving south, you visit world-famous wineries and lush vineyards. Next is a trip to gold country, with its pioneer history. From there, the journey moves to San Francisco -- one of the most beautiful and cosmopolitan cities in the world. A visit to the High Sierras is next, with renowned national parks, crystal clear lakes and snow-capped mountains. A trip down the Pacific coast offers breathtaking vistas. Moving inland, you find the golden sand dunes of Death Valley and the Mojave Desert. The next stop is Los Angeles County -- the glamour of Hollywood alongside some unexpected locations -- followed by a visit to Orange County and the magic of Disneyland. Next on the tour is San Diego County, with scenic coves and a remarkable zoo.
From the grandeur of its parks to the stark beauty of its deserts, from spectacular coastal scenery to fertile vineyards, and from cosmopolitan cities to lively coastal towns, the state offers an abundance of treasures. We hope you'll enjoy them as you travel the pages of America the Beautiful -- California.
Canada's West Coast
This book depicts the west coast of British Columbia in all its glory. The distinctive peeling bark on the trunk of an arbutus tree. Towering Sitka spruce trees. Migrating sandpipers in Clayoquot Sound. A grizzly bear feeding on pink salmon near Knight Inlet Lodge. Author/photographer Chris Cheadle walked the streams of the rainforests, kayaked to …
Canadian Rockies Panorama
Canadian Rockies Panorama is a collection of over five dozen of the best-loved views in the Rockies.
There are spectacular scenes from five parks, including Banff, Jasper and Yoho National Parks. Waterfalls, wildlife, lakes, flowers, canyons and mountains are combined to show off the incredible natural harmony of one of the world's most beautiful …
Canadian Rockies Panorama (Japanese Trade Paperback)
Canadian Rockies Panorama is a collection of over five dozen of the best-loved views in the Rockies.
There are spectacular scenes from five parks, including Banff, Jasper and Yoho National Parks. Waterfalls, wildlife, lakes, flowers, canyons and mountains are combined to show off the incredible natural harmony of one of the world's most beautiful …