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Life: America the Beautiful: A Photographic Journey, Coast to Coast-and Beyond (Life (Life Books))

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This book has recently reprinted in a newsstand special-edition softcover under the title, "America the Beautiful: 100 Places to See in Your Lifetime." Most of the places shown (65 out of 100) are Nature's own; the rest are man-made wonders that range from Washingtin, D.C., New Orleans' French Quarter, and San Francisco to West Point, Newport (RI), Fallingwater, and Bellingrath Gardens. Each spot gets a full or half page or a double-spread with a full-color photograph and a brief write-up explaining its significance. Even if you only buy the book for the photos, though, you'll have plenty of droolable moments (the front cover alone is almost worth the price). This volume will give anyone a better idea of what's gorgeous, and most worth seeing, about our country.

We had originally purchased two of these books to give as gifts in Vietnam. They were so appreciated that I have brought two more to give as gifts to our hosts in Australia...the world have so many beautiful places...sometimes pictures are how we can best enjoy and share what it has to offer. We have traveled throughout the US and, actually, there is no better picture than the Tetons on the front (where my husband and I met almost 50 years ago).

I bought this book for my Dad and he hasen't put it down yet! Perfect for the person who has seen much of this country or would like to. Lovely pictures.

Very good pictures from LIFE. Nice gift for someone. Shipping was on time as well.

This book was purchased for a friend who is in the early to mid stages of Alzheimers. He and his wife sit and look at the pictures and remember when they say the places photographed. It is an exercise for his brain and a delight for her to be able to share it with him.

Love the book. I purchased two of them to give as gifts this Christmas.

This was a gift given to an uncle who loves to travel, and it was oohed and ahhed over by everyone.

The book arrived in damaged condition. The corners were crushed and the book jacket was scratched and worn. The back hard cover had a 1-1/2 inch dent on its front edge.

This book was ordered online because our local bookseller only one copy and it was not in the best condition. (It was better than the one we received.) We bought this book as a gift for a newly naturalized citizen.

We were embarrased to give it to him. But we did so because there was not time to get another one.