An historical geography of recreation and tourism in the western world 1540-1940 /
Towner, John.
An historical geography of recreation and tourism in the western world 1540-1940 / John Towner. - New York : John Wiley, c1996. - viii, 312 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 271-293) and index.
An historical geography approach to recreation and tourism -- The affluent in town and country -- Popular recreations in country and town -- Specialised leisure places: the spa resorts -- Venturing abroad: the European Grand Tour -- The search for wilder places -- At the coast: the development of seaside resorts -- Recreation and tourism for all? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
0471949906 (hardcover : alk. paper)
96015922
Tourism--History.
Recreation--History.
338.4791 / TOW-H 1996 801391
An historical geography of recreation and tourism in the western world 1540-1940 / John Towner. - New York : John Wiley, c1996. - viii, 312 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 271-293) and index.
An historical geography approach to recreation and tourism -- The affluent in town and country -- Popular recreations in country and town -- Specialised leisure places: the spa resorts -- Venturing abroad: the European Grand Tour -- The search for wilder places -- At the coast: the development of seaside resorts -- Recreation and tourism for all? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
0471949906 (hardcover : alk. paper)
96015922
Tourism--History.
Recreation--History.
338.4791 / TOW-H 1996 801391