SynopsisFollowing the success of the bestselling The Travel Book comes The Cities Book, a new pictorial coffee-table book that ventures into the top 200 cities in the world, as voted by Lonely Planet travellers, authors and staff.A gorgeous gift for travellers and dreamers alike, The Cities Book evokes the soul of each city in a lavish double-page spread filled with stunning images and captivating information. Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and Quebec City are the Canadian entries.Included are vital statistics, such as population and the age of the city, as well as more intimate details, such as the city's origins, its local name and urban myths. Recommendations of the best things to see, do, eat and drink are also included, in case The Cities Book inspires readers to pack their bags and pay a visit.Additional sections of The Cities Book cover the evolution of the city, ancient cities, lost cities and cities of the future., Lonely Planet's first follow-up to bestselling "The Travel Book" is a full-color pictorial celebrating the microcosms of human achievement that are cities. Taking cues from the buzz on the street, this book captures the individual flavour of each city through the eyes of the typical citizen. Full color., Lonely Planet's first follow-up to best-seller The Travel Book is a full-color pictorial celebrating the microcosms of human achievement that are cities. Taking our cues from the buzz on the street, this book captures the individual flavour of each city through the eyes of the typical citizen in: dazzling, edgy images, hot conversation topics, urban myths, and the best places to eat, drink and seek out after dark.
LC Classification NumberG153.4