Washington DC: National Geographic Society, 1988. Presumed First Edition, First printing. Hardcover. The format is approximately 7 inches by 10.25 inches. 199, [1] pages. Illustrations (color). Additional Reading. Index. The dust jacket has some wearing around the edges, loss of small portion at the bottom of the spine, as well as some discoloration on the back side. The seven realms explored in this book vary widely. Some encompass remote, challenging terrain; others offer solitude and spectacular vistas accessible by trails or roads. The authors and photographers - bushwhacking on foot, or venturing forth by plane, horseback, canoe, and dugout - discovered a special kinship with nature and a heightened sense of self. More