National Geographic, Volume 189, No. 3, March 1996; Official Journal of the National Geographic Society
Reza, Frans Lanting, Melissa Farlos, Enrico Ferore Washington DC: National Geographic Society, 1996. Presumed First Edition, First printing thus. Wraps. [24], 140, [10] pages, plus covers. Illustrations (most in color). Fold-out. Maps. Advertisements. Cover has slight wear and soiling. Cover highlights Emperors of the Ice. Other articles on: Xinjiang, the Silk Road, Emperor Penguins, Hudson River Valley, Fossil, Macedonia, Authors include Thomas B. Allen, Glenn Oeland, Patrick Smith, Donald Johanson, and Priit Veslind. National Geographic is the official magazine of the National Geographic Society. It has been published continuously since its first issue in 1888, nine months after the Society itself was founded. It primarily contains articles about science, geography, history, and world culture. The magazine is known for its thick square-bound glossy format with a yellow rectangular border and its extensive use of dramatic photographs. Controlling interest in the magazine has been held by 21st Century Fox since 2015. Articles have been outspoken on issues such as environmental issues, deforestation, chemical pollution, global warming, and endangered species. Series of articles were included focusing on the history and varied uses of specific products such as a single metal, gem, food crop, or agricultural product, or an archaeological discovery. The magazine has been recognized for its book-like quality and its standard of photography. Condition: Very good.
Keywords: Emperor Penguins, Xinjiang, Silk Road Hudson River Valley, Macedonia, Fossils, Lucy, Thomas B. Allen, Glenn Oeland, Patrick Smith, Donald Johanson, Priit Veslind
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Price: $40.00