Compass American Guides: Underwater Wonders of the National Parks, 1st Edition

The texture and format of this book is outstanding. It is reader friendly with absolutely beautiful photography. The photos and illustrations in combination with descriptive text gives the reader a first hand experience. I would love to have the opportunity to visit the various archaeological sites and shipwrecks detailed in this book but know that is unrealisitc for me. This book is the next best thing! I always knew our national parks were truly treasures to be admired yet preserved and protected but this book proves it beyond a shadow of a doubt. I highly recommend it!

This book is well laid out, easy to reference and has absolutely fantastic photography. This would be a beautiful coffee table book if it were only bigger. The travel information is excellent, as is the general layout of the book. It is functional, as well as, beautiful. If I weren't involved in diving already, I would be after seeing this book. Outstanding!

This volume is helpful in two completely different ways. First way: if you dive. The text is thorough, descriptive and truly useful. Second way: if you don't dive. The beautiful photographs and the witty text open a doorway into--as the title says--underwater wonders you didn't know existed. I doubt you'll find a more informative, engaging travel book in 1998.