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Best Cultural/Historical Guidebook to Bring?

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Any recommendations for a guide book to bring on the Camino Frances that would explain some of the cultural and historical spots of interest along the way? Not looking for a how-to book on how to walk, where to stay, etc.
 
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rfii said:
Any recommendations for a guide book to bring on the Camino Frances that would explain some of the cultural and historical spots of interest along the way? Not looking for a how-to book on how to walk, where to stay, etc.
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For a cultural/historical guide many pilgrims use
The Pilgrimage Road to Santiago by David M Gitlitz and Linda Kay Davidson which is available on Amazon[/U] in both paperback and as an ebook
 
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mspath said:
For a cultural/historical guide many pilgrims use
The Pilgrimage Road to Santiago by David M Gitlitz and Linda Kay Davidson which is available on Amazon[/U] in both paperback and as an ebook
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Yes! Any other guide, such as Lonely Planet or Beirley (sp) is simply a derivative.
 
mspath said:
For a cultural/historical guide many pilgrims use
The Pilgrimage Road to Santiago by David M Gitlitz and Linda Kay Davidson which is available on Amazon[/U] in both paperback and as an ebook
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Couldn't agree more. This is an excellent book.
 
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mspath said:
For a cultural/historical guide many pilgrims use
The Pilgrimage Road to Santiago by David M Gitlitz and Linda Kay Davidson which is available on Amazon[/U] in both paperback and as an ebook
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It is an excellent book. I bought the hard copy for my first Camino but had to leave it at home because of its size. I bought the E book for my second Camino and carried it on my phone.
 
Thanks! I am looking however for a book to bring with me. Is this going to be too big? Prefer not to use an ebook.
 
It is quite a bulky book (imo), I have just checked its weight : 530 g
It can also be consulted in albergue Gaucelmo in Rabanal, it's on the bookshelf.
 
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rfii said:
Thanks! I am looking however for a book to bring with me. Is this going to be too big? Prefer not to use an ebook.
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Too heavy to carry in print - at least for me. The ebook is ok, foot notes and images aren't too great, but it works. Buen Camino, SY
 
In inches it's 9.25 x 6 x 1.25. Pretty large, but light for its size. I'm torn about taking it. It's exactly the kind of guide I want along, I wish I'd had it when I walked last fall. I don't have a problem with e-books per se, but I've found guidebooks very difficult to navigate online. Decisions, decisions ......
 
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