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As the 18th century approached its midpoint, commercial and military competition between the European states became fierce. And whoever obtained accurate information about distant lands would hold an advantage. Were there continental landmasses in the Pacific? Was there a Northwest Passage to Japan and China? What lay in the interior of Africa? Was it possible to cross the Sahara? Where did the rivers Nile and Congo originate?

Mixed Massages (II) is the second volume in a collection of short stories, essays, and articles about Pattaya, Thailand, and expat life. The author Jonathan Finch sets out to depict a Pattaya very different from the one advertised or vilified. His Pattaya is inspirational and sends out messages night and day but those messages are very mixed. Pattaya is alluring and may massage you into a false sense of security but in Pattaya’s underbelly are the seeds of bedlam.

This is another book in my popular castles series. Here you have volume II of Castles in England, a Traveler's Guide. Twenty more of the most impressive and history-laden castles up and down the land for you to hear about and plan your visits. Each castle has its own fascinating history and tale to tell. That's in addition to being wonderful places to visit and explore. So here is information about another 20 of my personal favorite castles in England.