Offers a richly illustrated survey of endangered and fragile historical, cultural, and natural destinations around the globe, with profiles of five hundred different sites, ranging from the prehistoric paintings of Lascaux, France, to a hurricane-ravaged New Orleans, assessing the impact of traveling to these vulnerable locales and furnishing tips on trip planning, accommodations, and local services. Original.

Offers a richly illustrated survey of endangered and fragile historical, cultural, and natural destinations around the globe, with profiles of five hundred different sites, ranging from the prehistoric paintings of Lascaux, France, to a hurricane-ravaged New Orleans, assessing the impact of traveling to these vulnerable locales and furnishing tips on trip planning, accommodations, and local services. Original.