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001 2015041532
003 DLC
005 20151104083624.0
008 151102s2016 cau 000 0 eng
010 $a 2015041532
020 $a9781609521073 (paperback)
040 $aDLC$beng$erda$cDLC
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050 00 $aDF728$b.S86 2016
082 00 $a919.49504/76$223
084 $aTRV021000$2bisacsh
100 1 $aSummer, Amanda,$eauthor.
245 10 $a100 places in Greece every woman should go /$cAmanda Summer.
246 3 $aHundred places in Greece every woman should go
246 3 $aOne hundred places in Greece every woman should go
250 $aFirst edition.
263 $a1601
264 1 $aPalo Alto :$bTravelers' Tales, an imprint of Solas House, Inc.,$c2016.
300 $apages cm
336 $atext$btxt$2rdacontent
337 $aunmediated$bn$2rdamedia
338 $avolume$bnc$2rdacarrier
520 2 $a"This Greek odyssey captures the stark beauty and profound mystery of a country far richer than can be seen from a cruise ship. Amanda Summer draws back the curtain on the hidden places and sacred sites that all travelers here should discover, including old favorites, popular haunts, and little-known gems"--$cProvided by publisher.
520 2 $a"100 Places in Greece Every Woman Should Go, a series of 100 essays overflowing with charm, wit, and wisdom, is an indispensable tool to plan your next trip to a country where the voices of the goddesses still whisper in the winds. Uncover the unexpected charms of Athens, float down the real River Styx, and learn of miraculous healing involving snakes, saintly relics, and women's underwear. Learn how Corinth's ancient temple prostitution gives new meaning to the term 'sex and the city,' and discover an ancient mystery cult on Lesbos. Sail to Leros, birthplace of Artemis and an island known as a destination for the insane, and make a stop on Skopelos to see that fantastic cliff top church where Meryl Streep belted out Abba tunes. With style, intelligence, and personal anecdotes, archaeologist and award-winning travel writer Amanda Summer is your personal guide to the best of Greece. Crisp, humorous storytelling introduces the temples, shrines, grottoes, and churches of this magnificent country, intricately woven with stories of the women--from goddesses to artistic legends like Melina Mercouri and Maria Callas. Sexy, scholarly and spiritual, 100 Places in Greece Every Woman Should Go is a must for every traveler"--$cProvided by publisher.
651 0 $aGreece$xDescription and travel.
650 0 $aWomen$xTravel$zGreece.
651 0 $aGreece$xHistory, Local.
650 0 $aHistoric sites$zGreece.
650 0 $aHistoric buildings$zGreece.
650 0 $aSacred space$zGreece.
650 7 $aTRAVEL / Reference.$2bisacsh