Bradt Ghana (Bradt Travel Guides) - Softcover

Briggs, Philip

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841622052 ISBN 13: 9781841622057

Publisher: Bradt Pubns, 2007

Synopsis

Bradt’s Ghana has remained the bestselling guide to the country since it was first published in 1998, being used by almost every English-speaking visitor there. Visitors will discover a country steeped in a rich cultural tradition and little-visited attractions.
Ghana is an uncrowded place to go for game-viewing with Mole National Park and Baobeng Monkey Sanctuary among the highlights.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Bradt's guide to Ghana, now into its third edition, is still the only dedicated guide to West Africa's fastest growing destination for tourists and business travelers. Author Philip Briggs helps visitors discover a country steeped in a rich cultural tradition but overshadowed by a tragic slave-trade history--the slave fort at Cape Coast being just one of the chilling reminders. Imprints of cultural groups can be found across the country, including the ancient mud-and-thatch mosque at Larabanga, the singular stilt village of Nzulezu, and the Ashanti Kingdom. Ghana is an uncrowded place to go for game-viewing; Mole National Park and Baobeng Monkey Sanctuary are among the highlights.

This guide features:
--A guide to the wildlife of the country: species identification, wildlife sanctuaries, and Mole National Park--the country's premier reserve
--Accra for the business traveler or backpacker, covering a complete range of accommodations, places to eat, and nightlife
--A look at the country's culture, from Ghanian music and ethnic groups to decorated shrines and crafts, including cloth weaving
--A review of Ghana's historical background, spanning ancient empires, the Gold Coast era, the slave trade, and Ghana's development since independence
--Practical considerations: planning a trip, traveling within Ghana, its infrastructure, and health and safety advice

About the Author:

Johannesburg resident Philip Briggs has travelled extensively throughout Africa and is author of Bradt’s Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi, Northern Tanzania, Tanzania, and co-author of Mozambique and Rwanda.

About this edition

• Publisher: Bradt Pubns
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1841622052
• ISBN 13: 9781841622057
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 422