
Though well known for its portrayal of exotic places, the magazine has also featured numerous stories on the United States during the course of the century. This selection of US stories and images presents some of the best. In addition, the volume provides the "story behind the story" of the precepts and ideas that have shaped the classic journal, and an up-close portrait of the photographers and writers who have chronicled in stunning photos and sparkling prose not only the American landscape but every kind of human endeavor and accomplishment. Oversize (11x12.25"). Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Publisher:
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic Society, 1997
ISBN:
9780792270102
079227010X
079227010X
Branch Call Number:
910.5 OVERSIZE
Characteristics:
336 pages :,illustrations (some color) ;,31 cm
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Alternative Title:
On assignment USA


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