- Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; illustrated edition edition (1 May 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1864500298
- ISBN-13: 978-1864500295
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.3 x 1.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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- #11 in Books > Travel & Holiday > Countries & Regions > Australia & New Zealand > Micronesia
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No other dive guide covers these island jewels set in the heart of Micronesia. An entire fleet of artifact-laden Japanese battleship and warplane wrecks rests on the shallow lagoon floor around Chuuk, making it famous for its incredible wreck diving. The guide covers practicalities, including accommodations and tourist offices.
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Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae are just dots on the map in the vast Pacific Ocean, but each remote island jewel has a unique cultural character borne out of geographic remoteness, time-honored traditions and an almost mystical respect for the natural environment. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae are just dots on the map in the vast Pacific Ocean, but each remote island jewel has a unique cultural character borne out of geographic remoteness, time-honored traditions and an almost mystical respect for the natural environment. Read the first page
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2.0 out of 5 stars
A colourful book lacking in useful information.,
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This review is from: Chuuk Lagoon, Pohnpei and Kosrae (Lonely Planet Diving and Snorkeling Guides) (Paperback)
This book will certainly give you an idea about the joys of diving in the Micronesian islands and the layout and pictures are great. The problem is that it falls under LonelyPlanet publications which are normaly full of useful information, this book falls short for anybody trying to find out all they need to know for an independent trip as is usaually layed out in LP books.The information given is the same as you can obtain from web sites and dive brochures, if all you need is location and depth then go ahead but if you are expecting a full LP detailed publication then don't bother.
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5.0 out of 5 stars (1 customer review) 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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The Most Spectacular Wreck Diving in the World,
By Shane K Currie - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Chuuk Lagoon, Pohnpei and Kosrae (Lonely Planet Diving and Snorkeling Guides) (Paperback)
I purchased this book as part of my preparation for a diving trip to Chuuk Lagoon. It contains many excellent colour photographs of wrecks, coral, artifacts and local inhabitants. I found the brief history that accompanies each of the wrecks featured especially interesting. Likewise the diagrams of some of the wrecks, along with their various inclinations on the lagoon floor is fascinating.Invaluable for such a trip are the scale maps of the lagoon and islands which pinpoint the location of the wrecks and other major features/landmarks. Further, the book grades each of the featured sites using the Pisces Rating System for Dives & Divers and the Dive Site Icons, both of which I found gave an excellent feel for the dive. Finally, the overview of the area given in the first few chapters is a nice touch. It contains a brief history of the area, information for travelling to Chuuk, items to bring, weather, food, shopping etc. In this book, author Tim Rock, has improved greatly his previous work on Truk Lagoon in 1994. I thoroughly recommend this book to anyone planning a trip to Chuuk, or, who simply wants to read about The Most Spectacular Wreck Diving in the World (In my opinion). |
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