National Geographic February 1902

The Latest Route Proposed for the Isthmian Canal- -Mandingo Route
The proposed Mandingo route for the isthmian canal would feature a tunnel five miles long and employ electric trolleys.
A Trip Through Siberia
A journey through Siberia leaves one congressman impressed with the area’s potential and hopeful that the U. S. might become a major trading power in the region.
The Teaching of Geography
The author calls for improved teacher training and instructional methods in geography, a basic educational discipline as crucial as reading, writing, and arithmetic.