Lonely Planet England

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A big list of restaurant that are useless for a backpacker
Hit or Miss
Great guide to London, could use more budget info
One Of The Top Guides To London
Average London travel guide

Lonely Planet London
Sarah Johnstone , and Tom Masters
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
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ASIN: 1740598318

Book Description

Diverse, energetic and perennially inspiring, London has a lifetime's adventures in one city. Stroll the Millennium Bridge from Tate Modern to St Paul's, browse the boutiques of King's Road and Brick Lane, explore Soho's buzzing streets or Hampstead's soothing heath. Temporary traveller or long-term Londoner, find the city's heart with this smart and stylish guide.

o FIND YOUR WAY - getting around needn't be an Olympic event with our easy-to-use colour maps and detailed walking tours <BR>o SEE FOR YOURSELF - critical reviews guide you through London's maze of sights and attractions <BR>o EAT & SLEEP IN STYLE - our expert writers cover boutique hotels, hip hostels, Michelin-starred celebrity haunts and the world's best pub grub <BR>o GO TO TOWN - hand-picked entertainment options from elegant Covent Garden opera to Shoreditch bars and Brixton gigs <BR>o GET OUT & ABOUT - laze on Brighton beach, punt in Oxford and bathe in Bath with day-trip suggestions

Customer Reviews:

A big list of restaurant that are useless for a backpacker.......2007-05-18

. The information about the history of London was Ok.
. Ok with the walking tour
. All the highlights and backdoor are inside this guide

BUT...looking with a backpacker eyes..

. They should reduce the big restaurant list and make a better explanation of the highlights is the sight section.

Just for your information, I love Lonely Planet...this is a constructive recommendation that I give to all the city guides...

Another important thing, specially for what they call "A city guide"...they should give more information (map and path) of the buses. Yes...it is not Paris...in London it is easy to find a map for the buses...free of charge...BUT ...I am paying more that US$15 for a city guide, man...they should include.

So, I think, less restaurant and better transport and sight information.

Hit or Miss.......2007-03-23

I went to London for about 5 days. A lot of this book was out of date, such as ticket prices for admission to tourist attractions and opening times). Since this edition was published in January 2006, I would recommend a more recent guidebook.

The restaurant recommendations were more upscale than I was hoping for. A place described as Italian with mains costing 7-p pounds actually turned out to be a Mediterranean tapas place and ending up costing 40 pounds per person. I would agree with a previous review that the accomodations were a bit pricier than I was looking for and had better luck finding a place online. I gave it two stars because I did find a nice, traditional pub to hang out in that I went back to multiple nights.

Cross referencing attractions would have been nice - if you looked for a certain subject in the index, it could be spread across 3 different pages (ie. pg 11, 213, 77). I spent a lot of time during my trip with my nose in this book, and I had even flipped through it beforehand! (it took me 2 hours to decide on the inexpensive "Italian" restaurant).

The Walking Tours were ok, but I got the feeling I was missing a lot of things as I followed the maps in the book. I also got lost a lot, which may or may not could be attributed to the book (my travel companions are still laughing about it).

I was so unhappy with this book, I purposefully left it in my rented flat in London. Choose another guidebook.

Great guide to London, could use more budget info.......2006-12-06

I used this book for a five-day trip to London, my first time there. It was very helpful, contained just the right amount of information, and gave useful suggestions of what to do with my limited time. I was a little disappointed with the lack of budget accomodations included in the book (hence the four stars instead of five) but otherwise, all of the recommendations I followed were great.

One Of The Top Guides To London.......2006-07-20

There are many guides to London. From what I can see there are two good general guidebooks. These are the Eyewitness Travel (DK) guide which is the one that I personally prefer or Lonely Planet (the present book). These two books are both just around 500 pages and both are tremendous efforts. They are well balanced guides with lots of photos, maps, history, etc. Both are clearly 5 star guides.

I would rate both (and DK Eyewitness Travel and Lonely Planet) head and shoulders ahead of Frommers or similar books that are less well balanced, i.e.; fewer photos. Overall, the DK guide has better photos and visuals. In fact I am amazed every time I pick up and read that DK guide with the quality of the photos and technical detail. Those graphics make for a better souvenir so it gets the nod as the better book, but it is a close call.

The city has lots of fun things to see and do but time is usually limited and it is expensive - so these guides are good investments. This book is well balanced and like the DK guide it pulls a lot of things together such as history and culture, food, towns and lots of interesting information on London. The book brings it all to life with just magnificent photos and maps, including subway maps.

I have one suggestion, and that is to buy the guide before planning your trip. The guide has lots of information and tips on places to see.

Either case this is an excellent buy. 5 stars.

Average London travel guide.......2006-05-07

It seems like the Lonely Planet guides are really hit and miss. Some are outstanding, but others are quite lacking. Unfortunately the London guide is not very impressive. For starters, the entire book is poorly organized and confusing. London is an enormous city, with several distinct areas, but this book does a very poor job of helping the reader understand where things are. There is almost no cross referencing to help the reader find things that are described in it. I was also disappointed with the maps, which have decent detail in some parts, but no detail whatsoever in many other parts. Finally, this book lacks the detail that I was able to find in some other guides. Overall, I was quite disappointed with this book.

If you want really good London tavel guides, the Rough Gude to London and the Eyewitness London guide are far, far better.

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Great Travel Books
UK Here We Come!
Amusing and informative
All of facts that any visitor would need to know
The Travel Guide That's Cooler Than You

Lonely Planet England
David Else
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ASIN: 1741045673

Book Description

Enjoy the heavenly view of London from the Golden Gallery of St. Paul's Cathedral, p. 120. Find a cosy nook for a well-earned drink in Ye Old Trip to Jersalem, one of the oldest pubs in the country, p. 492. Join the locals queuing outside the Magpie Cafe in Whitby for superior fish and chips, p. 637. Tube ride a Cornish wave in Newquay, the capital of English surfing, p. 369. Learn shin-kicking techniques at the Cotswolds Olimpicks, p. 401.

Seven authors, 2500 hours of research, 156 maps. Dozens of inspiring photos of England's heritage, people, culture and more.

Customer Reviews:

Great Travel Books.......2007-01-27

I love these books!! The first one that I used was Chicago. I have let more friends use it. They love the notes my husband and I made in the margins. The England book has been so helpful in planning our 10 day back packing trip through Great Britain. My only complaint is that maps need to be in color!

UK Here We Come!.......2005-09-17

You're going to LOVE BRITAIN! I've spent a year in England and have made >30 visits all together.

Here are my reviews of the best guides....to meet you r exact needs.....I hope these are helpful and that you have a great visit! I always gauge the quality of my visit by how much I remember a year later......this review is designed to help you get the guide that will be sure YOU remember your trip many years into the future. Travel Safe and enjoy yourself to the max!

Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet has City and Out To Eat Guides. They are all about the experience so they focus on doing, being, getting there, and this means they have the best detailed information, including both inexpensive and really spectacular restaurants and hotels, out-of-the-way places, weird things to see and do, the list is endless.

Fodor's
Fodor's is the best selling guide among Americans. They have a bewildering array of different guides. Here's which is what:
The Gold Guide is the main book with good reviews of everything and lots of tours, walks, and just about everything else you could think of. It's not called the Gold guide for nothing though....it assumes you have money and are willing to spend it.
SeeIt! is a concise guide that extracts the most popular items from the Gold Guide
PocketGuide is designed for a quick first visit
UpCLOSE for independent travel that is cheap and well thought out
CityPack is a plastic pocket map with some guide information
Exploring is for cultural interests, lots of photos and designed to supplement the Gold guide

MapGuide
MapGuide is very easy to use and has the best location information for pubs, hotels, tourist attractions, museums, churches etc. that they manage to keep fairly up to date. It's great for teaching you how to use the underground and the double decker buses. The text sections are quick overviews, not reviews, but the strong suite here is brevity, not depth. I strongly recommend this for your first few times learning your way around the classic tourist sites and experiences. MapGuide is excellent as long as you are staying pretty much in the city centre. When you get to be an old London hand, remember that the classic Londoners guide will always be an A to Z (zed) map and guide. If you want to go a bit beyond the central core of the city (perhaps to Windsor, Hampton, or further away) you really need the proper AtoZ to be able to find exact routes and streets.

Time Out
The Time Out guides are very good. Easy reading, short reviews of restaurants, hotels, and other sites, with good public transport maps that go beyond the city centre. Many people who buy more than one guidebook end up liking this one best!

Blue Guides
Without doubt, the best of the walks guides.... the Blue Guide has been around since 1918 and has extremely well designed walks with lots of unique little side stops to hit on just about any interest you have. If you want to pick up the feel of the city, this is the best book to do that for you. This is one that you end up packing on your 10th trip, by which time it is well worn.

Michelin
Famous for their quality reviews, the Red Michelin Guides are for hotels & Restaurants, the Green Michelin Guides are for main tourist destinations. However, the English language Green guide is the one most people use and it has now been supplemented with hotel and restaurant information. These are the serious review guides as the famous Michelin ratings are issued via these books.

Let's Go
Let's Go is a great guide series that specializes in the niche interest details that turn a trip into a great and memorable experience. Started by and for college students, these guides are famous for the details provided by people who used the book the previous year. They continue to focus on providing a great experience inexpensively. If you want to know about the top restaurants, this is not for you (use Fodor's or Michelin). Let's Go does have a bewildering array of different guides though. Here's which is what:
Budget Guide is the main guide with incredibly detailed information and reviews on everything you can think of.
City Guide is just as intense but restricted to the single city.
PocketGuide is even smaller and features condensed information
MapGuide's are very good maps with public transportation and some other information (like museum hours, etc.)

Frommer's
These are time tested guides that pride themselves on being updated annually. Although I think the guides below provide information that is in more depth or more concise (depending on what the guide is known for), if your main concern is that the guide has very little old or outdated information, then this would be a good guide for you.

Rick Steves' books are not recommended. They may be an interesting read but their helpfulness is very poor. They don't do well on updates, transportation details, or anything but the first-time-tourist routine and even that is somewhat superficial on anything but the mega-major sites.

Amusing and informative.......2005-06-18

This chunky tome is a well-structured guide to the main tourist areas of England. There are plenty of amusing illustrations and insights into quirky areas of the island's cultural life.

On a practical level I have could have done with more photos and maps, but the info on places such as Oxford and Cambridge was more than enough to provide an enjoyable visit for day-trippers

All of facts that any visitor would need to know.......2003-10-10

Now in an updated and expanded second edition, England: An Ancient Land In A New Light is Lonely Planet's latest guide to traveling throughout England. Accessibly covering all of facts that any visitor would need to know, including transportation advice, and a careful piece-by-piece dissection of every corner of English territory, Lonely Planet's utility as a travel guide is further enhanced with the inclusion of extensive maps, information concerning activities such as horse riding, biking, visiting national landmarks, and so much more. The collaborative and impressive effort of David Else, Paul Bloomfield, Fionn Davenport, Abigail Hole, and Martin Hughes, this compact, portable, extremely useful and authoritatively informative resource make England invaluable for planning any kind of trip anywhere in this island nation.

The Travel Guide That's Cooler Than You.......2003-07-12

I will soon be traveling to England and plan to trek around the country for a week on as little money as possible. I know that Lonely Planet produces the best kind of guides for this type of traveler - that is, a cheapskate drifter like me. I'm certainly happy I picked this guide up and I'm mostly confident in the data it provides. There's a treasure trove of information on how to travel cheap, especially in terms of bus and train transport between the major cities, plus inexpensive lodging - including hostels and even YMCA's and campgrounds. The problem with this guide is a general "cooler-than-thou" attitude toward tourist areas, with a real snobbish outlook on some popular attractions. An example is the Madame Tussaud organization, as their various museums are described as boring at least twice in the book (I've been to England before and I strongly disagree). Also watch out for the general "tacky" or "dull" label for many towns that cater to tourists, which makes you wonder about Lonely Planet's motivation for including them in the guide at all. In most cities, the restaurant and club recommendations do not seem like a representative sample, but just a quick list of locations that the LP team found cool enough to visit in a short amount of time. A lingering production problem is the quality of the maps, which are mostly dim in the black-and-white format and hard to read. But despite the occasionally condescending attitude, Lonely Planet succeeds in providing a very informative guide for the penny-pinching traveler.

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disappointing
Not too shabby...
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Lonely Planet New England
Kim Grant , Andrew Bender , Alex Hershey , John Spelman , and Mara Vorhees
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ASIN: 1740596749

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Discover the land of Pilgrims and Patriots! New England crams more history, scenery and outdoor adventure into six states than most countries. Walk the Freedom Trail, admire fall foliage, spot humpback whales and scale the White Mountains. Packed with insider tips from local authors, our definitive guide helps you explore the colonial heart of America.

• BE INSPIRED - stroll Boston's cobblestone streets, follow Thoreau's footsteps around Walden Pond and gaze out over the Atlantic from a remote lighthouse

• DIG IN - the best places to savor lobster, clam chowder, maple syrup, artisanal cheeses, extraordinary ice cream and other local delicacies

• PLAY OUTDOORS - hike the Appalachian Trail, ski Vermont's superb slopes, wander Cape Cod's fine beaches and sail Maine's rugged coast

• REST EASY - top accommodations for all, from forest campgrounds to romantic colonial B&Bs

• HIT THE ROAD with scenic drives through rolling farmland, leafy woods and charming historic villages

Customer Reviews:

disappointing.......2006-12-20

I used LP lots of times before, and some are better than other, some are really really good, but this was the worst one ever: I used it on a road trip from CT to Maine in December 2006: predictable hotels, compact somewhat boring descriptions, and lack of good stories, interesting details, none of the tips you look for as a traveller.. . Could use some passion.

Not too shabby..........2006-09-28

I've always bought Let's Go whenever I travel, but they didn't have a New England book, so I had to get this one. The organization is about the same. It doesn't have as much detail as the Let's Go Boston that I also bought, but I suppose it was because this has more content. The writing is a lot more entertaining that LG though. Also, I found the public transportation info really helpful. I plan on going on a New England road trip someday and I'll definitely bring this book with me.

About the reviews.......2003-09-05

Hey, I bought this book and liked it...and I'm a native New Englander. The coverage for Maine is particularly good, or at least I thought so.

However, I'm posting this not so much to let y'all know that the guide is good, but to say that this book is in it's third edition, published in 2001. All of the reviews here date from 2000 and before. They apply to the second edition of the book, not the third. So take them with a grain of salt, cuz LP changes it's content alot when they update old editions.

Just my two cents.

About the reviews.......2003-09-05

Hey, I bought this book and liked it...and I'm a native New Englander. The coverage for Maine is particularly good, or at least I thought so.

Just my two cents.

Disappointed.......2000-09-19

I like Lonely Planet guides and find them very useful for other places. I also will concede that writing a guide of New England is really two books, a guide to Boston and a guide to everything else. I was psyched when I first got the book, but quickly became disappointed. I live in Boston and thought there were some big omissions locally. I found the guide to everything else to be lacking in major areas. I suppose if one is new to the area or only staying a week, this guide might be useful. For a reference for a New Englander, try something else.

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Enjoy the scenery! Whether you want to explore rugged coastline, rolling farmland, majestic mountains or miles of sand dunes, New England offers loads of options for a quick getaway. Our handy guide follows seven popular drives, including Massachusetts' pristine Cape Cod seashore and graceful Berkshire Mountains, Vermont's pastoral Route 100, Maine's dramatic Route 1 and New Hampshire's leafy Kancamagus Highway.

• BE INSPIRED - view stunning fall foliage, stand atop windswept cliffs and stroll through tiny 19th-century villages • GET CULTURED - enjoy exceptional music festivals, discover renowned regional museums and catch Hollywood stars in summerstock theater • CHOW DOWN - sample local specialties, from clam 'chowdah' and Maine's famous lobster to sharp Vermont cheddar and sweet maple syrup • PLAY ALL YEAR LONG - the best spots for spring hiking, summer sailing, autumn apple-picking and winter skiing • SLEEP TIGHT - accommodations with character, including colonial inns, converted farmhouses, rustic ski lodges and pine-forested campgrounds

Lonely Planet Boston
Average customer rating:

waste of money

If you buy only one guide to Boston, this should be it

Amazing!

Great book for Boston, but could be better for outside areas

Great place to start

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Kim Grant
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STREETWISE® Compact Boston

ASIN: 1740591062

Book Description

This guide will bring you to Boston's brewpubs, hidden alleys and revolutionary hangouts. Whether you catch a Sox game or roam the Freedom Trail, you'll find indispensable notes on all Beantown has to offer, from architecture and history to eclectic bookstores and clubs. <ul>

5 walking tours, including Beacon Hill and Harvard University </li>

coverage of campsites, colonial B&Bs and everything in between </li>

places to eat, from seafood shacks to ritzy restaurants - and a vote for the ultimate clam chowder </li>

excursions to Cape Cod, Salem, Concord, Gloucester and more </li>

26-page full-color map section </li></ul>

Customer Reviews:

waste of money.......2007-04-04

I am relocating to Boston and have been buying guides to do a bit of research on the city. The Lonely Planet Guide is by far the worse of those I have seen. The coverage of the city is spotty; large, interesting areas are left out, and when they are covered it's in a really haphazard manner.

I get the impression this book was created with the thought that it would be good to fill an empty niche in the Lonely Planet product line, with the underlying thought that a bad book was better than none. Steer clear.

If you buy only one guide to Boston, this should be it.......2006-05-30

Hands down, the Lonely Planet guides win marks for layout and style. These are compact, information-packed guides which can be tucked in any pocket or bag as an on-the-go reference. Most other guide books are great arm chair references but completely impractical for traveling on the road.

The Lonely Planet Boston does not disappoint. It is glossy, full-color, packed with maps, and has a small footprint. It follows the tried-and-true Lonely Planet format: Facts for the Visitor, followed by Getting There and Getting Around practical information, followed by the sights, places to stay, places to eat, entertainment, and excursions out of the city proper. A mind-boggling amount of information is packed into this guide.

The guide opens with the obligatory History section, which is read only by delayed travelers desperate for reading material. The true gems of Boston history and cultural experience are spread throughout the book, as light green sidebars on topics such as The Big Dig, The Emerald Necklace of gardens, facts about the Boston Public Library, and profiles of influential citizens such as Mary Baker Eddy.

Activities and sights are organized by neighborhood, which makes planning things to accomplish in a day a bit easier. One great chapter labels Boston "America's Walking City" and lists dozens of walking routes through the region. One can take public transportation between different areas and then embark on several-hour-long walking tours.

The Lonely Planet Boston has a full index and fourteen crystal-clear, full-colored maps in the back. The maps alone are a reason to buy this book and stick it in your pack while you travel. Overall, this book is well worth the price, and if you only buy one book about Boston, it should be this one.

Amazing!.......2006-01-04

Ideal for people who wish to travel to Boston or people who live in Boston but want to pretend they are a tourist to impress a lady or deceive an enemy.

Great book for Boston, but could be better for outside areas.......2001-08-09

As are almost all lonely planet books, this is a great, GREAT book for covering the metro Boston area. I recommend it as THE book to use, especially if traveling to Boston. It goes into depth on all aspects of Boston culture, down to climate, money scams, and gay and lesbian tourists. Although the book doesn't explain every site on the walking tours, it does give an overall, helpful picture of the tours in general. It also tells about the hot clubs and places to go, with regular updates and good descriptions.

However, if you're looking for excursions outsiode of Boston, or are, like me, a new resident of Boston, you may not want to get this book, becauise it focuses on the Boston area. In that case, get Lonely Planet:New England, or a new resident's book. And for a shorter, cheaper version of this book, get Lonely Planet Boston:Condensed.

Hope it helps.

Great place to start.......2000-09-03

This is a great place to start if you don't know anything about Boston. It gives lots of interesting places and attractions to visit. Even thought most of the places mentioned by LP is concise and accurate, be warned that some of the "attractions" mentioned are over rated.

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Cradle of democracy, Boston continues to drive progressive American culture, with a thriving arts scene and some of the country's top universities. Stroll through history in this eminently walkable city, enjoying lively neighborhoods, emerald parks and waterfront views. Our local authors reveal the best of Boston, from precolonial artifacts to 21st-century wonders.

FIND FREEDOM - relive the revolution in full color with our special Freedom Trail section.

NO NEED TO STUDY - explore college hot spots around Harvard, Boston College and MIT and in Cambridge, Fenway and Kenmore Square.

STIR THE MELTING POT - experience American landmarks like Boston Common alongside ethnic neighborhoods like the Italian North End with our walking tours.

BEYOND THE BEAN - learn the secret to 'killah chowdah,' where to find the best late-night grub, and why many world-class chefs call Boston home.

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Pack your sandals and sunscreen for idyllic Cape Cod, Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard, where 400 miles of dune-studded shoreline and relaxed island living await. Savor fresh seafood, linger in laid-back towns, lap up the rays (and the ice cream). Savvy and engaging, our definitive guide gives detailed coverage to the top getaway spot in New England.

• BE INSPIRED by full-color highlights, expert Top Ten recommendations, compelling culture, food and environment chapters and ample activities for the kids

• GET OUT AND ABOUT - bike the Cape Cod Rail Trail, kayak the ocean or bay, tee up at dozens of golf courses, cheer on the timeless Cape Cod Baseball League - outdoor activities chapter shows the way

• STEP BACK IN TIME - survey 400 years of American history, from the pilgrims' new world beachheads to 19th-century fishing villages to the age of the Kennedys

• FIND THE FUN - insider tips for watching whales, cracking lobsters, hopping galleries, hunting for antiques, toasting happy hour and watching the sun rise or set

Customer Reviews:

If you want ONE guide to the Cape, this is it!.......2006-08-31

I spotted this Lonely Planet guide for the Cape at the library. Using it during a long weekend at the Cape made me realize I needed to own it. It contains a wealth of useful, interesting information about what to see and do--and every restaurant evaluation from it was accurate. This guidebook is worth every penny for a family or a couple traveling alone.

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Mollie Harris
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Lonely Planet Boston: Condensed (Lonely Planet Condensed Guides)

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Perfect for First Timers and Short Stays

Lonely Planet Boston: Condensed (Lonely Planet Condensed Guides)
Tom Given
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This informative and savvy guide captures the best that Boston offers in a practical, easy to use format. With opinionated reviews, essential travel tips and detailed fold-out maps, Boston Condensed has all the information the discerning visitor needs - for a day or a week, for business or for pleasure. <ul>

finds the places where everyone will learn your name over a cup of tea, a whiskey or a Sam Adams </li>

day trip pilgrimages to New England's coastal retreats </li>

walking tours that prove you don't have to run a marathon to see the real Boston </li>

from high culture at Harvard to rough and rowdy with the Red Sox </li></ul>

Customer Reviews:

Perfect for First Timers and Short Stays.......2003-07-02

We would have never made it in Boston without this little book! The maps alone, especially the subway map, were worth well over the price of the book. We took the book everywhere we went and had a blast. It offers great advice about what to see, what not to see, places to shop, places to stay, places to eat, and anything else you can imagine. I also liked that it gave information on day trips to surrounding areas. I would recomend this book to anyone visiting Boston for the first time. We were there for two days and were able to see everything we wanted to see!!

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