The poise of summer

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Nantucket has preserved the New England look and lifestyle that attracts one of the highest per capita rates of millionaire residents in the world. The Historic District Commission controls all construction and has banned neon signs, fast food and anything else which is not classic New England.

Author: Smith, Mike
Massachusetts, Nantucket Island

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The first action hero

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Tracing the steps of ancient Greek myths, in particular the legend of Hercules, takes the traveler through some of the earliest spots in Western civilization. A trip through some of these mythical Greek locations, including islands in the Aegean Sea, are described.

Author: Smith, Mike
Greece, Travel, Aegean Islands, Hercules (Mythological figure)

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IRON & THE FIRE

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The steam trains in the United Kingdom are a popular and reliable form in transportation that captivated the hearts of Britons. The fleet of locomotives receive upkeep from craftsmen and volunteers interested in preserving these national treasures.

Author: Smith, Mike
United Kingdom, Appreciation, Transportation, Steam-engines, Steam engines

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Subjects list: Description and travel, Islands
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