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National Geographic June 1937

By Eric

Hunting the Voices of Vanishing Birds { Hunting with a Microphone the Voices of Vanishing Birds}
Armed with a microphone and recording device, a professor of ornithology at Cornell University observes the calls of ivorybills, trumpeter swans and other birds in the wild.
A Modern Pilgrim’s Map of the British Isles
The National Geographic Society announces a new ten- color map of Ireland, Scotland, England, and Wales.
Where Bretons Wrest a Living from the Sea
A black- and- white photographic essay explores the lives of the seafaring people of the French province of Brittany.
In the Empire of the Aztecs
The capital of Mexico, built on a site of the fascinating, warlike Aztec civilization, is a veritable storehouse of New World history.
Washington, Home City and Show Place: To Residents and Visitors the Nation’s Capital Presents Varied Sides as the City Steadily Grows in Beauty and Stature
In the past decade Washington, D. C. , has evolved from a sleepy town to a bustling metropolis, yet is still abundant in wildlife.
Men Against the Rivers
In early 1937 heavy rains flooded the Ohio River and raised the level of the Mississippi River, dangerously flooding towns and claiming many victims.

National Geographic March 1931

By Eric

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 November 1926

By Eric

Russia of the Hour: Giant Battle Ground for Theories of Economy, Society, and Politics, as Observed by an Unbiased Correspondent
Within the far- flung boundaries of the Soviet Union communist leaders keep an eye towards industrialization by providing education for the working- class. Yet the country still struggles with widespread poverty and limited resources.
Guatemala: Land of Volcanoes and Progress: Cradle of Ancient Mayan Civilization, Redolent With Its Later Spanish and Indian Ways, Now Reaping Prosperity from Bananas and Coffee
Modern banana plantations and Maya ruins coexist in a country of lush jungles, arid deserts, fertile plateaus, and rugged mountains.

National Geographic January 1923

By Eric

The Island of Sardinia and Its People: Traces of Many Civilizations to Be Found in the Speech, Customs, and Costumes of This Picturesque Land
The still unspoiled hub of the Mediterranean, to the west of the instep of Italy’s boot, bespeaks a thousand diverse influences.
Vienna- -A Capital Without a Nation
The war brought about the dissolution of an immense empire and placed Vienna, a once famous center of learning, art, and culture, on the edge of a shriveled little republic of six million insolvents.
The Magic Beauty of Snow and Dew
Snowflakes magnified up to 60 times display extraordinary beauty and endless variety. The author shares a selection of snow, frost, dew, and hail from his collection of over 4, 000 photomicrographs.

National Geographic March 1921

By Eric

America in the Air: The Future of Airplane and Airship, Economically and as Factors in National Defense
World War I showcased the airplane’s effectiveness for military purposes, but civil and commercial purposes remain undeveloped.
From London to Australia by Ae?roplane: A Personal Narrative of the First Ae?rial Voyage Half Around the World
In a biplane equipped with two powerful Rolls- Royce engines, a World War I aviator becomes the first to fly from London to Australia.

National Geographic June 1922

By Eric

Capri, the Island Retreat of Roman Emperors
The ancients had to resist the sirens’song, but such is Capri’s visual beauty that he who would escape the lure . . . should bandage his eyes.
The Splendor of Rome
The landmarks and historical glory of the Eternal City are described in detail. Though impoverished by war the Rome of the future will far outshine the glories of the old.
Constantinople Today
Soon this one- time Queen City of the East will be replaced by a modern European center of business and commerce, says the author. Alas, It will be a clean, decent, civilized city – – but no longer Constantinople.
The Far Eastern Republic
The Soviet Union’s Far East is a harsh, raw land where hardship and poverty exist in every home.
The National Geographic Society’s Memorial to Peary { A Memorial to Peary: The National Geographic Society Dedicates Monument in Arlington National Cemetery to Discoverer of the North Pole}
A great white granite globe honoring the man who reached the top of the world was dedicated to the Society on the 13th anniversary of Adm. Robert E. Peary’s trip to the North Pole.