Weight | 0.270 kg |
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Dimensions | 192 × 130 × 10 mm |
ISBN | 9781848483651 |
Cover | Paperback |
Publication Year | 2011 |
Publisher | Thomas Cook Publishing |
£5.90
Devon & Cornwall
The traveller guides series are informative and concise, and are aimed at mainstream travelers wanting to discover something a little different on their trip. These indispensable guides offer the perfect blend of culture, history, practical information, mapping, photography and listings.
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