The World's Secret Places

by David Yeadon

National Geographic Guide To The World's Secret Places Hardcover by David Yeadon (Author) This volume is part of the National Geographic's Special Publications Series, one of the best-kept secrets in the world of books. Since 1966 the Society had released four titles per year. The same size and shape as their iconic magazine, these hardcovers present the best that National Geographic has to offer, and without the ads! Authors have included such scientific luminaries as Isaac Asimov, Bob Ballard, Jane Goodall and Louis Leakey.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction, Reference

192 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Doug · Rating 3 out of 5]

This seemed more like a travel book. Being a National Geographic book, I had planned on many beautiful photographs of these "secret place". Plenty of flowery writing, but not many pictures. At the end of every place described, the author mentioned how to get to it, but it also mentioned when to avoid going, often times because of high tourist season. Funny thing to say about the world's secret places.

[Sara Best · Rating 4 out of 5]

The best part about this book is it got me thinking about adding some adventure to my life. I basically never go anywhere. Even though every summer I drive from North Dakota to New England to visit my family, I never stop anywhere new or try anything different. This book has inspired me to consider finding my own "secret places", the one's I might be flying by on the Interstate, ignorant of what could even be within a few miles of my path.

[Hilary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Trust me, u'll travel to these places w/o leaving the comfort of your favorite reading spot.