by:
Simony, Maggy (Editor)

Publisher:
Facts on File
Published:April 1, 1993
ISBN:0816026483
Format:Hardcover
Pages:528

Description: From School Library Journal
YA-An annotated bibliography of popular reading for reasonably literate travelers. Lists include background reading, unique guidebooks, and novels that convey the flavor of a culture and/ or a history of a place, arranged by continent, country, and even state. Entries, most of which are current titles, include a brief annotation, publisher, and date, but no ISBNs or price.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal
This work fills the need for a reference book that recommends background reading on tourist destinations. Although guidebooks and other nonfiction works are easy to identify, novels that convey locales are more elusive. Simony has cast a broad net, arranged her choices geographically, and provided annotations for each title, primarily with quips from such reviewing sources as LJ. She generally excludes outdoor books, mysteries, and "serious and/or classic novels." Most of the titles cited are in print, with publishers and dates--but not prices--included. There are several appendixes and an index of authors cited. A welcome addition to larger travel collections, and a useful selection tool as well.
- Harold M. Otness, Southern Oregon State Coll. Lib., Ashland
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.