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National Geographic October 1930

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Château Land- -France’s Pageant on the Loire
Castles carved like unto jewels decorate the Loire River, home to much of France’s history and many examples of its artistry.
The Glories of the Minya Konka: Magnificent Snow Peaks of the China- Tibetan Border Are Photographed at Close Range by a National Geographic Society Expedition
A seven- month expedition returns with vivid descriptions and natural- color photographs of these snow- coated mountains reaching more than 25, 000 feet in altitude.
A New Alphabet of the Ancients Is Unearthed: An Inconspicuous Mound in Northern Syria Yields Archeological Treasures of Far- reaching Significance
Traces of a civilization combining Egyptian, Phoenician, and other influences emerge from the Syrian sands, including royal tombs and clay texts inscribed in an unknown cuneiform language.
The Perennial Geographer: After 2, 000 Years Vergil Is Still the Most Widely Read of Latin Poets- -First to Popularize the Geography of the Roman Empire
The Aeneid’s author made no secret of his patriotism, extolling the virtues of lands throughout the Roman Empire and diffusing geographic knowledge in his own time as his works do today.

National Geographic March 1931

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Crusader Castles of the Near East
To ensure control of the Holy Land, European knights re- created the military strongholds of their feudal homelands in castles along the Mediterranean coast and inland.
Tropical Toy Fishes: More Than 600 Varieties of Aquarium Pygmies Afford a Fascinating Field of Zoo?logical Study in the Home
American fish fans looking to expand their horizons beyond the goldfish bowl discover the exotic beauty of such aquarium- compatible species as the moonfish, fighting fish, and armored catfish.
On the World’s Highest Plateaus: Through an Asiatic No Man’s Land to the Desert of Ancient Cathay
Seeking signs of ancient civilizations and evidence of the last ice age, a team of scientists travels by caravan between the borders of Russia, China, and India.
Visits to the Old Inns of England: Historic Homes of Hospitality for the Wayfarer Dot the Length and Breadth of the Kingdom
A stop at the White Swan, Red Horse, or any such British inn rewards travelers with an atmosphere of courtesy, history, and traditional charm.

National Geographic July 1931

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The Most Famous Battle Field in America
Both sides lost a great deal in the three- day Civil War battle at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where the carnage amounted to more than 50, 000 dead.
Unearthing America’s Ancient History: Investigation Suggests That the Maya May Have Designed the First Astronomical Observatory in the New World in Order to Cultivate Corn
Excavations at the ancient city of Uaxactun in the jungles of Guatemala reveal structures likely created to study the sky and plan agricultural activities.
Konka Risumgongba, Holy Mountain of the Outlaws
Ancient tribes inhabit China’s far western provinces, removed from the modern cities and devoted to rituals involving devil dancers and mountain gods.
Into the Land of the Chipmunk
The author, an animal lover since childhood, shares in words and pictures her friendship with chipmunks of the Wisconsin woods.

National Geographic August 1931

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On Mackenzie’s Trail to the Polar Sea
Retracing the route of explorer Alexander Mackenzie, the author and a companion travel by canoe and by foot from Alberta, Canada, north to the Arctic Ocean, covering 1, 800 miles in three months.
Along the Old Mandarin Road of Indo- China
A modern motorway, the Route Coloniale No. 1 follows the contours of the old Mandarin Road through primitive jungles and plains along the South China Sea coast north to Hanoi and into China.
The Island of Nias, at the Edge of the World
Isolated on their 80- mile- long island off the coast of Sumatra, the people of Nias maintain a close relationship with the spirits of their ancestors.
Madrid Out- of- Doors
Summertime in the Spanish capital draws residents and visitors alike out to the parks, boulevards, and cafes of this majestic city.

National Geographic April 1932

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Flights from Arctic to Equator: Conquering the Alps, the Ice Peaks of Spitsbergen, of Persia, and Africa’s Mountains of the Moon
A skilled pilot and photographer chronicle several memorable, often dangerous flights across the continents with striking aerial images of Swiss mountains, Asian deserts, and African plains.
Out in San Francisco: Fed on Gold Dust and Fattened by Sea Trade, a Pioneer Village Becomes a Busy World Port
Superbly located San Francisco retains a reputation as an international port and business center as well as a seat of culture and fine cuisine.
Poland, Land of the White Eagle
A country on the rise like its symbol, the eagle, Poland’s reconstruction reveals the beauty and tradition squelched during the war.
Looking in on New Turkey
The Republic of Turkey still struggles with financial and social problems, yet in the seat of government, Ankara, fresh energy emanates from crowded schools, a sports field, and the National Assembly building.
How Half the World Works
Two Western women tour China, observing and describing the traditional, nonmechanized techniques involved in silk production and rice harvests.

National Geographic September 1932

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Wild Life of the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts: A Field Naturalist’s Photographic Record of Nearly Half a Century of Fruitful Exploration
George Shiras, 3rd continues his intimate photographic coverage of wildlife from Newfoundland to Veracruz, Mexico, starring turkey buzzards, moose, mallards, and a rare white egret.
Macao, Land of Sweet Sadness : The Oldest European Settlement in the Far East, Long the Only Haven for Distressed Mariners in the China Sea
Characterized as the Monte Carlo of the Orient, under Portuguese control, Macao also houses many Chinese businesses, and Chinese form the bulk of the population.
Cosmopolitan Shanghai, Key Seaport of China
Favorable climate and a strategic location at the gateway to China’s interior fuel Shanghai’s rapid growth as a focal point for trade and industrial development.
The Society’s Special Medal Awarded to Amelia Earhart: First Woman to Receive Geographic Distinction at Brilliant Ceremony in the National Capital
Amelia Earhart receives the prestigious National Geographic Society Special Gold Medal and shares stories of her record- setting transatlantic flight, which, she hopes, has meant something to women in aviation.
Shark Fishing- -An Australian Industry
Making the waters safer for swimmers while making a living for themselves, the shark fishermen of New South Wales sell the animals’ durable hides to luggage and footwear manufacturers.