America's Hidden Wilderness; Lands of Seclusion
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. The National Geographic Society (NGS), headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States, is one of the largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations in the world. Founded in 1888, its interests include geography, archaeology, and natural science, the promotion of environmental and historical conservation, and the study of world culture and history. The National Geographic Society's logo is a yellow portrait frame—rectangular in shape—which appears on the margins surrounding the front covers of its magazines and as its television channel logo. Through National Geographic Partners (a joint venture with The Walt Disney Company), the Society operates the magazine, TV channels, worldwide events, and other media operations. Condition: Very good / Good.
Keywords: Natural Resources, Maine, North Woods, Forest, Lacandon Wilderness, Utah, Grand Gulch, Wildfire, Arctic, Mojave, Desert, River
[Book #87676]
Price: $37.50