National Geographic December 1960

The Long, Lonely Leap
Protected against minus 94 degrees Farenheit, the Air Force- trained author makes a record- breaking parachute jump from a gondola.
The Last Thousand Years Before Christ
The relatively new field of biblical archaeology enables researchers and artists to reconstruct the details of daily life in the Holy Land.
Central Park: Manhattan’s Big Outdoors
Ball fields, gardens, a bird sanctuary, and a zoo are among the surprises in this expansive green oasis.
Exploring an Epic Year
New presses, new paper, and new inks add sparkle to the geographic.
Japan, the Exquisite Enigma
Tradition continues as innovation drives Japan’s booming economy.