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The Vikings by Magnus Magnusson
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- Magnusson's study is indispensable and beautifully written, revealing the Vikings to be both ruthless warriors and skilled traders, both rampant pillagers and deft poets.
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The Sagas of Icelanders
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- A magnificent edition collecting all of the great Sagas. Perhaps too weighty to carry en route but an essential classic for any bookshelf.
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Iceland Map by GeoCenter
- Price: £5.99 Add to Basket
- Decent map of Iceland with Reykjavik city plan plus details of Myvatn, Hekla and Pingvellir.
- Map scale: 1:750000
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Letters From Iceland by W.H. Auden & Louis MacNeice
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- This wonderful and unusual book resulted from the two young poets' journey to Iceland in 1936. Their letters home, in verse and prose, are full of private jokes and irreverent commentary on people, politics, literature and ideas. A real treat.
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Reykjavik by Wallpaper
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- A stylish pocket guide for citybreakers looking to indulge.
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Jar City by Arnaldur Indridason
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- A bleak, quiet crime novel set in Reykjavik which is the first in Indridason's prize-winning Detective Erlendur series. Erlendur, another miserable yet determined crime fighter cut from the Wallandar mould, must uncover the story behind a corpse found in a Reykjavik flat.
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Finland Map by Michelin
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- Reliable Michelin road mapping with distance indicators and major city plans.
- Map scale: 1:1250000
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Finland by Lonely Planet
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- A very good, reliable practical companion that covers town and country with equal care.
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Helsinki: Birth of the Classic Capital 1550/1850 by Jonathan Moorhouse
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- An exquisite little book that fuses walking tours with insightful historical context and beautiful illustrations.
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Parting Shots by Matthew Parris
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- An immensely entertaining collection of final reports by various British ambassadors. Insightful, rude or bitter; these letters shed an otherwise unreported light on the foreign service.
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Wild Swim by Kate Rew
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- The essential guide for any adventurer who loves the feel of fresh, cold water on their skin written by the founder of the Outdoor Swimming Society.
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Eclipse by Nicholas Clee
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- Eclipse, the horse that won at Epsom Downs in 1769, is at the centre of this portrait of Georgian England. Its owner, a notorious gambler of immense wealth, had connections to royalty whilst living flagrantly amongst criminals.
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The Wild Places by Robert Macfarlane
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- An exquisitely written ode to the last remaining wilderness of Great Britain. Robert Macfarlane describes a series of journeys around the British Isles, part history, part evocative description and part nature lover's guide.
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An Alphabet of London by Christopher Brown
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- This little picture book of London is beautifully and lovingly designed, and fascinates our adult booksellers as much as children. Charming lino-cuts in striking colours draw the eye, whilst the clever clues on every page will challenge the mind. For a book of local interest this is surprisingly universal in its appeal and would make a thoughtful gift.
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Great Britain & Ireland by Michelin
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- A reliable road map for Great Britain and Ireland, although if you're looking for more detail and walking routes then we recommend the OS maps.
- Map scale: 1: 1 000 000
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The Story of England by Christopher Hibbert
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- A very helpful overview of English history, and a good introduction for those who wish to learn more about our country's past.
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Watching the English by Kate Fox
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- A tongue-in-cheek yet academic study of contemporary English behaviour, including chapters on the weather, humour and rules of sex. Thoroughly entertaining and highly recommended.
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Go Slow England by Alastair Sawday
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- A coffee-table style paperback guide with a philosophical approach to travel that is the antithesis of our modern, fast-food attitudes. Special places to stay on any budget, attractions and restaurants are all hand-picked according to the time, attention and love they lavish on their product.
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Pubs & Inns of England and Wales by Alastair Sawday
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- An excellent, selective guide which recommends over 900 of the most charming pubs and inns.
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Secret London - An Unusual Guide by Jonglez
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- A wonderful little guide written by Londoners and full of historical, architectural and eccentric treats.
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London Visitor's Map by A to Z
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- A fold-out map of central London marked with A and B roads.
- Map scale: 1: 10 560
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Medical London by Richard Barnett
- Price: £24.00 Add to Basket
- A wonderful, treasure trove of medical history beautifully presented in a box set with maps, walks and sights. The perfect present for any doctor.
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The End of the Affair by Graham Greene
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- A writer is devastated when his passionate affair with a married woman is brought to an end with no explanation. A heart-breaking story about love and religion set in wartime London.
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London MapGuide by Penguin
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- With the same broad range but a more cultural version of the Everyman Mapguide. Features streetplans from Hampstead to Greenwich with brief historical and cultural background on everything from museums to jazz clubs. Contains special features on London Zoo and Wren's London.
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London for Londoner's by Time Out
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- A list of recommended, off-the-beaten track restaurants, bars, pubs, shops and attractions for each area far removed from the tourist trap. Also includes information on the highs and lows of each area, the schools and the properties.
