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Title: Footprint Bolivia Handbook (3rd Edition) by Alan Murphy, Kate Hannay, Roger Perkins ISBN: 1-903471-21-4 Publisher: Footprint Pub. Date: August, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $22.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.5 (4 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Reply to 'A reader from La Paz'
Comment: I was saddened by this review. As author of Footprint's Bolivia Handbook, and someone who lived in La Paz for a while, I have a deep affection for the country and its people. The accusation that I "speak in a very bad way" about the country is deeply offensive and shows that the reader hasn't bothered to read the text thoroughly before sharing their views. This guidebook is by no means perfect - no guidebook every can be - but at least it strives to be honest. Sometimes, unfortunately, certain people take exception to this policy.
Rating: 5
Summary: for the beginning and seasoned traveller. . .
Comment: I really enjoyed this travel book: Even though my family-in-law is Bolivian, this book still offered new information (to them and me) and really helped me get around. Lots of practical info on banks and restaurants for the seasoned traveller. The best part is all the historical and cultural information which is an interesting read in itself. Very up-to-date with funny descriptions of some of the more adventurous activities in Bolivia. Highly recommended.
Rating: 4
Summary: A top drawer travel guide
Comment: A top drawer travel guide should not only give you relyable facts and information on the country you are going to, but paint pictures, tell stories and capture your imagination while stimulating your desire to go and explore.
The Bolivia handbook does all of these and more. Murphy's section on Culture is the best anthopological treatment in travel handbooks on the market today. He has a few week areas, but they are minor. His section "Responsible Tourism" (Eco-Tourism) could stand more in depth treatment of the state of ecology.
And, a personal area of irritation, especial for a "Yank", is Murphy (who is English) elected to use only the metric system, forgetting that most Americans have yet to grasp metric conversion. Thus, Lake Titicaca covers 8,300 sq. km., rises 5m each season and have temptures that get down to -25C. Hum. Recommended.
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Title: The Rough Guide to Bolivia by James Read, Rough Guides ISBN: 1858288479 Publisher: Rough Guides Pub. Date: 12 September, 2002 List Price(USD): $22.95 |
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Title: Footprint Peru Handbook by Ben Box, Alan Murphy ISBN: 1903471516 Publisher: Footprint Pub. Date: April, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Nelles Bolivia/Paraguay Travel Map by Nelles Maps ISBN: 3886185796 Publisher: Nelles Maps Pub. Date: 01 January, 2001 List Price(USD): $8.95 |
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Title: Lonely Planet Bolivia (Bolivia, 4th Ed) by Deanna Swaney ISBN: 0864426682 Publisher: Lonely Planet Pub. Date: March, 2001 List Price(USD): $21.99 |
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Title: Culture Shock! Bolivia by Mark Cramer ISBN: 1558686401 Publisher: Graphic Arts Center Publishing Co. Pub. Date: January, 2003 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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