Verlag Karl Baedeker, founded by Karl Baedeker on July 1, 1827, is a German publisher and pioneer in the business of worldwide travel guides. The guides, often referred to simply as `Baedekers` (a term sometimes used to refer to similar works from other publishers, or travel guides in general), contain, among other things, maps and introductions..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baedeker