John Beaufoy Publishing

NATURAL HISTORY · DIVING & UNDERWATER · HISTORY · TRAVEL

Jbp logoJohn Beaufoy Publishing is an independent non-fiction book publisher based in Oxford, England, specialising in the fields of natural history, history and travel. Within these categories, we have a strong subsidiary focus on publishing books about the Indo-Pacific region, including South Asia, Southeast Asia and Australasia. Our books are available from good booksellers around the world.

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Great Pilgrimage Walks in Europe

Nicole Bukaty

Great Pilgrimage Walks in Europe covers 40 routes in North-West, Nordic, Central and Southern Europe, presenting a wide spectrum of sacred destinations, steeped in history and diverse cultures. The walks range from those that require a commitment of a week or more to others that can be done in a day. The longest pilgrimages are […]

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A Field Guide to the East Asian-Australasian Flyway

Yong Ding Li and Sayam U. Chowdhury

A Field Guide to the East Asian–Australasian Flyway describes and illustrates the world’s largest migratory flyway, used by nearly 600 species of migratory bird. Some of the best-known migratory species in the world undertake long and daunting migrations in this flyway. Russia, Mongolia, Japan, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, […]

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A Naturalist’s Guide to the Birds of New Zealand (3rd edition)

Oscar Thomas

A Naturalist’s Guide to the Birds of New Zealand is an introductory photographic guide to 250 bird species in New Zealand, including the most commonly seen, resident and endemic species. Designed for all levels of birder, it is perfect for locals and visitors alike. High-quality photographs from one of New Zealand’s youngest nature photographers are […]

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A Naturalist’s Guide to the Butterflies of Australia (3rd edition)

John Nielsen and Martin Purvis

A Naturalist’s Guide to the Butterflies of Australia is an introductory photographic identification guide to 280 butterfly species commonly seen in Australia. It is suitable for all levels of naturalist, and is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High-quality photographs from Martin Purvis and from Australia’s other top nature photographers are accompanied by John Nielsen’s […]

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A Naturalist’s Guide to the Frogs of Australia (3rd edition)

Scott Eipper and Tie Eipper

A Naturalist’s Guide to the Frogs of Australia is an introductory photographic identification guide to the 262 species and 6 subspecies of frog in Australia. It is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High-quality photographs from Australia’s top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The […]

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A Marine Guide to the Red Sea

Lawson Wood

A Marine Guide to the Red Sea is both a guide to the best sites for diving and snorkelling, and a photographic ID guide to 350 common species of marine life, covering fish, invertebrates, corals and megafauna. The dive sites of the Red Sea offer unobstructed opportunities to spot tropical marine life in crystal-clear waters, […]

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Great Railway Journeys in Europe (2nd)

David Bowden

Great Railway Journeys in Europe covers fascinating routes in North-West, Nordic, Central, Southern and South-East Europe. The journeys range from international mega-trips to short, nostalgic excursions on steam trains. There are journeys through stunning scenery, such as the trip on The Rauma Line in Norway; tracks that defy the terrain, such as the routes through […]

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An Illustrated History of Thailand (3rd edition)

John Hoskin

An Illustrated History of Thailand is divided geographically according to the sequence of succeeding Thai kingdoms. Each section follows a historical chronology, covering accounts of major events during each reign, with an assessment of the character of individual kings and their particular achievements, together with those of other major players. This record of events is […]

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A Naturalist’s Guide to the Insects of India

Meenakshi Venkataraman

A Naturalist’s Guide to the Insects of India is an introductory photographic guide to 280 insect species commonly seen in India, and is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from India’s top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers […]

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Enchanting Australia (2nd edition)

David Bowden

Enchanting Australia describes and illustrates the spectacular natural world, the bustling cities and the adventurous pursuits just waiting to be explored throughout the country. This fully revised second edition contains numerous up-to-date photos and current information. From deserts to rainforests, coral reefs to mountains, the parched Outback to the vibrant cities, Australia is a land […]

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