National Geographic February 1912

The Pearl Fisheries of Ceylon
A look at Ceylon’s 2, 500- year- old pearl oyster fisheries and their production methods.
Adam’s Second Eden
A lush, tropical country filled with exotic plants, brilliant jewels, and a rich cultural tapestry, Ceylon proves to be paradise on Earth.
The Panama Canal
A testament to the genius of modern engineering, the completion of the Panama Canal will serve as a man- made geographic masterpiece.
Amundsen’s Attainment of the South Pole
A report covering Norwegian Roald Amundsen’s trek to the South Pole.