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27 May 2008
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Ever wondered what work goes into making a guidebook? Or just how much expertise is needed to become the author of a Cicerone guide?
There's a lot of information in a guidebook, but do you want to find out a little more about the location and nature of the walking and trekking in the latest guides?
The answers lie in our podcasts, which are live and free to download and listen to. The latest ones are below - to take a look at the full list then just click this link to our 'sister' website, www.ciceronepress.co.uk
Cicerone Press - 'The Book Story'
Cicerone Press has been publishing guidebooks for nearly forty years. Podcast Bob caught up with the Cicerone team at our office in the Lake District, to discover the current team are enthusiastic as ever in creating their guides. Find out more about the team and what's involved in making a great guidebook.
Tony Howard & Di Taylor - ‘Jordan’
Tony Howard and Di Taylor have been climbing and trekking in the mountains of North Africa and the Middle East for over 30 years. In 1984 they discovered the area of Wadi Rum , and wrote the first guidebook. They return to Jordan every year to find a land of forested hills, dales carpeted in flowers, huge canyons, caves, limestone cliffs in wooded valleys and high mountains.
Ronald Turnbull – 'The John Muir Trail'
The John Muir Trail is a spectacular trek through California’s High Sierra from Yosemite (El Capitan and Half-Dome) to Mount Witney, highest peak in the continental US. The 216 mile route can be comfortably fitted into a three-week holiday, but planning and preparation is critical – tune in to find out more.
Mark Richards – ‘The Outdoor Environment’
