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National Geographic November 1922

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Adventuring Down the West Coast of Mexico
Largely cut off from the rest of Mexico by the Sierra Madre, this 2, 000- mile- long swath of coast suffers from a stagnant ecnomy and severe poverty, yet the waters are a paradise for fishermen, the mountains still hold gold and silver, and, with water,
A Sketch of the Geographical History of Asia Minor
Home to its own ancient civilizations and colonized by Greece and Rome, Asia Minor was once one of the wealthiest parts of the Mediterranean world. A battleground for later invaders, the Anatolian Peninsula was ravaged by centuries of war, which extended
Lisbon, the City of the Friendly Bay
Viewed from its superb harbor, Portugal’s 2, 000- year- old capital shines like a field of undulating marble, its 11 hills crowned with palaces and battlements. The rich heritage of this beautiful city is reflected in the hospitality of its people.

National Geographic July 1919

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Masters of Flight
Eight photographs offer a glimpse of eagles, owls, gulls, terns, a heron, and a pelican.
The Land of Lambskins: An Expedition to Bokhara, Russian Central Asia, to Study the Karakul Sheep Industry
With worldwide demand for furs exceeding supply, the author explores the possibilities of the warm and beautiful pelts of the Karakul lamb, and explores the ancient lifestyles of their shepherds.
The Progressive World Struggle of the Jews for Civil Equality
Subjected to nearly two millennia of persecution, denial of opportunity, and massacre, the world’s Jews have preserved themselves from demoralization and despair with a rich inner life.
A Hunter of Plants
An encomium to the late Frank N. Meyer, the unsung Columbus of horticulture who combed Central Asia and the Far East for plants.
Exploring Unknown Corners of the Hermit Kingdom
Finding an anthropological bonanza previously unseen by Western eyes, an American Museum of Natural History team explores the remote headwaters of Korea’s Yalu and Tumen Rivers.

National Geographic April 1919

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On the Trail of a Horse Thief
Cutting a trail of breathtaking beauty, romance, and commercial potential, the powerful Columbia River bestows multiple blessings on Oregon and Washington’s Inland Empire.
The Cone- Dwellers of Asia Minor: A Primitive People Who Live in Nature- Made Apartment Houses, Fashioned by Volcanic Violence and Trickling Streams
A stone’s throw from the cradle of civilization live some cave dwellers who make their home among lava and pumice formations left by an extinct volcano.
The Murman Coast: Arctic Gateway for American and Allied Expeditionary Forces in Northern European Russia
Warmed by the Gulf Stream, an ice- free stretch of Russia along the Arctic Ocean provides a lifeline for the feeding, clothing, and arming of Allied expeditionary forces.
The Ten Thousand Smokes Now a National Monument: The President of the United States Sets Aside for the American People the Extraordinary Valley Discovered and Explored by the National Geographic Society
President Wilson establishes 1, 700 square miles of Alaska hot springs, preeminent among the wonders of the world, as the Katmai National Monument.

National Geographic November-December 1917

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The Immediate Necessity for Military Highways { The Immediate Necessity of Military Highways}
Needed to facilitate commerce and civilian interaction, a modern national highway system is even more imperative in wartime.
Map and Chart in Four Colors: Showing the Location of America’s Cantonments and Camps, and the Ground Plan of a Typical National Army Cantonment
The ground plan of Camp Upton, New York, a typical national army cantonment, is illustrated. A color map shows camps and states from which troops are drawn.
In French Lorraine: That Part of France Where the First American Soldiers Have Fallen
A war correspondent describes her trip to a 500- mile French military zone, extending from Flanders to Switzerland. Occupying a key sector of this zone, Lorraine has been described as the most beautiful burial ground in the world.
Scenes from Scotland { Gems from Scotland}
From famous Scotch terriers to black- faced sheep, the domestic animals of Scotland are highlighted in a rotogravure insert – – 16 pages of photographs.
America’s New Soldier Cities: The Geographical and Historical Environment of the National Army Cantonments and National Guard Camps
To accommodate Army trainees, 16 military cities capable of housing a population equal to the combined populations of Arizona and New Mexico are built in less than four months.
From the Trenches to Versailles
Doing her part for the war effort, the author describes the joy of acting as tour guide for soldiers who have endured up to 19 months on the line without respite.
Training the New Armies of Liberty: Camp Lee, Virginia’s Home for the National Army
Sectional rivalries vanish as raw recruits from all walks of life are molded into a National Army which will fight abroad for American ideals.

National Geographic September 1917

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Practical Patriotism
Doing their bit to support the American war effort, the National Geographic Society staff donates printing and production services – – as well as staff- made sweaters and bandages – – to the cause.
War and the Corner Drug Store { The Geography of Medicines: War’s Effect Upon the World’s Sources of Supply}
Medicinal drugs find their way into the commercial pipeline by way of many strange conveyances, including camel caravans in Persia and side- wheel steamers in the Amazon.
Conserving the Nation’s Man Power: Disease Weakens Armies, Cripples Industry, Reduces Production. How the Government is Sanitating the Civil Zones Around Cantonment Areas. A Nation- wide Campaign for Health
The article examines how disease weakens armies and industries and describes the steps being taken to combat such scourges as typhoid fever, smallpox, and malaria.
A Few Glimpses into Russia
The author states that autocracy has always been foreign to the Russian spirit. Describing the contributions of his countrymen, and the cultural soil in which literature, science, and music flourish, he declares that a free Russia, by her development, w;
The Winning Weapon- -Food { The Weapon of Food}
In the second of his national addresses on the subject, the National Food Administrator examines the policies of food economics and distribution, warning against vicious price speculation.
The Food Armies of Liberty
U. S. Food Administrator Herbert Hoover explains the dire need of supplying food to our Allies, our first line of defense in the Great World War.

National Geographic September 1910

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The Fringe of Verdure Around Asia Minor
Not unlike the coast of California, Anatolia is ringed by mountains, making for abundant vegetation on the seaward slopes but dry, bare country beyond the mountains’ crests.
Conditions in Liberia
The U. S. Commission to Liberia reports that law and order prevail, life and property are adequately protected, and crime is promptly punished. But Liberia still needs help in maintaining its borders, developing its interior, controlling unruly tribes, a
Notes on the Only American Colony in the World
Liberia has a declaration of independence, a constitution, and a flag modeled closely after that of the U. S. , the author says, yet it is the only part of the African continent that is now governed by Africans.
The Greatest Volcanoes of Mexico
After Mount McKinley in Alaska, Mexico’s Popocatepetl is the tallest mountain in North America and one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. Photos are also presented of Toluca, Iztacchihuatl, and Orizaba are included.
Our Greatest Plant Food
In estimating the possible limit of American civilization, strength, and supremacy, the author believes one must take into account the nation’s limited supply of phosphorus, a vital agricultural fertilizer.
Curious and Characteristic Customs of China
In many ways the customs of the Chinese are the reverse of the western world’s: A horse is mounted from the right, intelligence resides in the stomach, and a vest is worn outside the coat.
Notes on Normandy
Normandy’s history, including 30 years of English occupation, makes it in many ways a separate land from the rest of France.