National Geographic Society: 100 Years of Adventure and Discovery [Hardcover]

C.D.B. Bryan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1997

C.D.B. Bryan's brilliant centennial history of the National Geographic Society, informed and delighted more than a million readers 10 years ago. Now, an enlarged and updated edition, prepared with the full cooperation of the Society, contains the original text and photographs plus two lively new chapters and some 40 spectacular new color photographs. Bibliography. Index. 444 illus. 320 in color.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Bryan ( Friendly Fire and The National Air and Space Museum ) has produced a handsome book, based on the National Geographic Society's archives, celebrating the centennial of the Society. Magnificent photographs complement the text in telling the story of the institution, its leaders, and its journal, National Geographic . Bryan also addresses the issue of the National Geographic' s coverage of conflicts and wars, which Howard S. Abramson criticized in his National Geographic: behind America's lens on the world (LJ 3/1/87). Bryan has done an admirable job of presenting such a wealth of material. This should attract a wide audience, from scholars to laypersons. Joan W. Gartland, Detroit
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

C.D.B. Bryan is the author of Abrams' National Air and Space Museum and the acclaimed Friendly Fire, among other nonfiction books, novels, and countless magazine articles. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 528 pages
• Publisher: Harry N Abrams; Upd Sub edition (September 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810936968
• ISBN-13: 978-0810936966
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 9.4 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,343,517 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Reason Why The National Geographic is Still Here, January 13, 2002

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This review is from: National Geographic Society: 100 Years of Adventure and Discovery (Abradale Books) (Hardcover)

Only National Geographic could chronicle the triumphs and the tragedies of mankind, as well as the awesome wonder of nature. This thick volume features award-winning photography combined with detailed accompanying text.

For those of us unable to travel to such exotic locations or live during the time periods profiled, this monumental book offers such an opportunity.

This purchase is money spent wisely.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great buy..., May 1, 2000

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Puneet Tanwar (Hyderabad) - See all my reviews

This review is from: National Geographic Society: 100 Years of Adventure and Discovery (Hardcover)

A masterpiece collection from the masters of photography. A well compiled selection from the archives of NGM...this book is truly value for money. If you have espace on your coffe-table, buy this...

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5.0 out of 5 stars 100 Years of Adventure and Discovery!, June 9, 2006

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This review is from: The National Geographic Society: 100 Years of Adventure and Discovery (Hardcover)

I've been a fan of National Geographic since I was just a little boy, the captivating photographs and well written articles of The National Geographic Society have never ceased to amaze me.
When I bought this book a week ago, I was reluctant to believe that I had made a wise decision in buying it. But after it arrived in the mail and I saw those wonderful photographs and read the articles of this book, I realized just how wrong I had been! I usually dont buy the newer publications of National Geographic due to the decline in the quality of the articles over the years. These days, the articles published in the pages of National Geographic magazine are sub-par when compared to the articles of the 80's & 90's. What ever happened to the writers whos articles inspired me to become a Journalist? Anyway, I was worried that this book would be lacking in the quality of it's articles, but I was glad to discover that I was wrong! This is one of the best National Geographic books that I have ever read! It contains some of the best writing that I've ever seen, not to mention the breath-taking photography that has always made National Geographic such an icon among books and magazines!
If you're a fan of National Geographic, then I highly recommend adding this book to your collection!
And if you're a fan of fine photography then I highly recommend buying this book! It's packed full of more than 400 full color and black & white photographs!
And at the price that they're selling it for, they're practically giving it away! Buy it now, you wont be disappointed!