The National Geographic Society: 100 years of adventure and discovery

by C.D.B. Bryan

Book Overview

For more than 100 years, the National Geographic Society has been bringing to a world-wide audience true stories of adventure, discovery and nature wonders. In this celebratory volume, C.D.B. Bryan... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810913763
• Release Date: January 1987
• Publisher: Abrams
• Length: 484 Pages
• Weight: 5.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.8" x 9.6" x 1.3"

Customer Reviews

100 Years of Adventure and Discovery!

I've been a fan of National Geographic since I was just a little boy, the captivating photographs and well written articles of The National Geographic Society have never ceased to amaze me. When I bought this book a week ago, I was reluctant to believe that I had made a wise decision in buying it. But after it arrived in the mail and I saw those wonderful photographs and read the articles of this book, I realized just how wrong I had been! I usually dont buy the newer publications of National Geographic due to the decline in the quality of the articles over the years. These days, the articles published in the pages of National Geographic magazine are sub-par when compared to the articles of the 80's & 90's. What ever happened to the writers whos articles inspired me to become a Journalist? Anyway, I was worried that this book would be lacking in the quality of it's articles, but I was glad to discover that I was wrong! This is one of the best National Geographic books that I have ever read! It contains some of the best writing that I've ever seen, not to mention the breath-taking photography that has always made National Geographic such an icon among books and magazines! If you're a fan of National Geographic, then I highly recommend adding this book to your collection! And if you're a fan of fine photography then I highly recommend buying this book! It's packed full of more than 400 full color and black & white photographs! And at the price that they're selling it for, they're practically giving it away! Buy it now, you wont be disappointed!

The Reason Why The National Geographic is Still Here

Only National Geographic could chronicle the triumphs and the tragedies of mankind, as well as the awesome wonder of nature. This thick volume features award-winning photography combined with detailed accompanying text.For those of us unable to travel to such exotic locations or live during the time periods profiled, this monumental book offers such an opportunity.This purchase is money spent wisely.

A great buy...

A masterpiece collection from the masters of photography. A well compiled selection from the archives of NGM...this book is truly value for money. If you have espace on your coffe-table, buy this...