Eartha

Book by DeLorme, Stick, David

De Lorme, the mapping company that brought us detailed atlases and gazetteers for many states, has now taken on the world. Arranged by continent, Eartha covers 192 countries and territories and is wonderfully annotated with gazetteer listings highlighting travel destinations, history, culture, customs, transportation tips, urban centers, geophysical features, and outdoor adventure hot spots. Eartha's maps vary in scale for readability and viewing so that even some of the smallest islands get full treatment. And a handy index of 15,000 place names and geographical features facilitates searches. Whether simply browsing or plotting a next adventure, readers are sure to enjoy this atlas that combines stunning satellite imagery with loads of practical and offbeat information. Eartha proves a powerful tool, itself a virtual tour of the planet. --Byron Ricks