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National Geographic June 1933

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The Glory That Was Imperial Peking
Shadows of their former selves, the buildings of China’s Forbidden City stand empty within the boundaries of modern Peking ( Beijing) as the author tours these and other historical sites.
Explorations in the Gobi Desert
During a series of expeditions to Mongolia scientists unearth paleontological treasures including fossilized dinosaur eggs and tiny skulls from early mammals that coexisted with the giant reptiles, and observe the desert life of the Mongolians.
Hamburg Speaks with Steam Sirens
A colossal warehouse for all Germany, Hamburg holds its own among Europe’s premier ports, attracting international trade with its free port status as it becomes an international meeting place.

National Geographic November 1934

By Eric

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Bolivia, Land of Fiestas
Energy and color permeate Bolivian fiestas, where music, dancing, and confetti often accompany the performance of Christian rites.
Southern California at Work
Behind the pleasure- seeker scene lies the business side of southern California, where feats of engineering bring water to the desert and conscientious researchers strive for integrity on dazzling Hollywood film sets.
Coastal Cities of China
Traveling a 2, 000- mile stretch of coastline by local steamer, the author reports on the state of Chinese commerce and its growth since China’s early days of international trade.

National Geographic October 1935

By Eric

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The Second Stratosphere Expedition { A Report of the Second Stratosphere Expedition}
The July 1935 flight of the helium balloon Explorer II failed because of sudden balloon deflation, but is rescheduled for October 1935.
Exploring the Ice Age in Antarctica
Rear Adm. Richard E. Byrd describes his second expedition to Antarctica during which he and his team of 55 men gathered data proving that its lands comprised a single continent.
Sungmas, the Living Oracles of the Tibetan Church
Tibet’s Sungmas, or oracles, are said to be the abodes of malignant spirits.
By Motor Trail Across French Indo- China
French Indo- China ( Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia) is a peaceful country of mist- draped hills, bamboo- fringed jungles, and Buddhist temples.

National Geographic November 1928

By Eric

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Life Among the Lamas of Choni: Describing the Mystery Plays and Butter Festival in the Monastery of an Almost Unknown Tibetan Principality in Kansu Province, China
A guest in the lamasery thanks to the local prince, Joseph Rock gains entrance into all religious ceremonies, where he is treated with honor and permitted to photograph the events.
The World’s Greatest Overland Explorer: How Marco Polo Penetrated Farthest Asia, Discovered Many Lands Unknown to Europe, and Added Numerous Minerals, Animals, Birds, and Plants to Man’s Knowledge
Though few believed his Asian tales during his lifetime, Marco Polo’s keen powers of observation and memory were validated when later explorers followed in his footsteps.
Fame’s Eternal Camping Ground: Beautiful Arlington, Burial Place of America’s Illustrious Dead
Arlington National Cemetery, land that once belonged to the family of Martha Washington, honors American heroes from generals to privates.

National Geographic June 1929

By Eric

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California, Our Lady of Flowers
Donning her party dress every spring, the verdant Golden State incites many visitors to relocate, lured by the breathtaking mountains, towering sequoias, and masses of wildflowers.
On the Wings of the Wind: In Motorless Planes, Pilots Ride in Flying- Fox Fashion, Cruising on Upward Air Streams and Lifted by the Suction of Moving Clouds
Gliders, or sail planes, allow eager pilots of all ages and abilities to experience firsthand the thrill of soaring aloft and the physics of air currents.
The Desert Road to Turkestan: Twentieth Century Travel Through Innermost Asia, Along Caravan Trails Over Which Oriental Commerce Was Once Borne from China to the Medieval Western World
The author embarks on a 1, 600- mile adventure over ancient trade routes as a member of a Chinese caravan.
Mr. Coolidge Becomes a Member of The Society’s Board of Trustees
A longtime supporter of the Society’s mission to diffuse geographic knowledge, former President Calvin Coolidge joins the Board of Trustees.

National Geographic February 1926

By Eric

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Round About Bogota?: A Hunt for New Fruits and Plants Among the Mountain Forests of Colombia’s Unique Capital
While enjoying the cultured atmosphere of the city, an agricultural explorer finds blackberries the size of a spoon’s bowl and unusual root crops such as the parsnip- like arracacha.
Fishing for Pearls in the Indian Ocean
Pearl- diving prospers off the coasts of the Indian Ocean, where the government takes two- thirds of every catch and international pearl buyers bargain with divers for the remainder.
The Road to Wang Ye Fu: An Account of the Work of the National Geographic Society’s Central- China Expedition in the Mongol Kingdom of Ala Shan
A 39- day march to the capital of the Mongol kingdom of Ala Shan provides numerous adventures as the expedition encounters life in central China.
Rothenburg, the City Time Forgot
Defended by intrepid townsmen during the Thirty Years’ War, the medieval architecture of Rothenburg, Germany, lures artists and tourists through well- kept cobbled streets.