Compass American Guides: Michigan, 1st Edition (Full-color Travel Guide)

By Dixie Franklin

Book Overview

Created by local writers and photographers, Compass American Guides are the ultimate insider's guides, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture and character of America's most spectacular destinations. Covering everything there is to see and do as well as choice lodging and dining, these gorgeous full-color guides are perfect for new and longtime residents as well as vacationers who want a deep understanding of the region they're visiting. ? Outstanding color photography, plus a wealth of archival images ? Topical essays and literary extracts ? Detailed color maps ? Great ideas for things to see and do ? Capsule reviews of hotels and restaurants

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 067900534X
• ISBN13: 9780679005346
• Release Date: May 2001
• Publisher: Compass America Guides
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.8" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Not your father's travel book

These folks at Compass American have put together a great, readable book about a diverse state. Kudos to contributing writer Dan Stivers for his offbeat, often hilarious introduction to my eclectic hometown of Ann Arbor (ex: WEATHER: Winters can live up to Michigan's former motto of Water Winter Wonderland, or be marked by week after week of single-digits and howling winds--a sunless horror, devoid of joy or hope.). The best book on Michigan I've yet to read, and I've read a few -