America's Historylands, Touring our Landmarks of Liberty

Article number 10123546

This richly illustrated volume, published by the National Geographic Society, is both a travel guide and a historical reference to the most important historic sites in the United States. The book covers: The early colonial struggles, such as Jamestown (1609-1610) and the survival of the first English settlers. Key episodes of the American Revolution, including Washington’s victories and the symbolic sites of independence. The Civil War battlefields (Gettysburg, among others) and the legacy of figures such as Robert E. Lee. The westward expansion, with journeys like those of Lewis and Clark to the Columbia River. The dawn of modern America, symbolized by the Wright brothers’ first flight. With 576 pages, 676 illustrations (463 in color), and 38 maps, the book blends scholarship and visual storytelling. Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Carl Sandburg contributed to the work, which emphasizes not only the historical facts but also the dramatic atmosphere of America’s past. It was designed as a companion volume to America’s Wonderlands and offered exclusively to members of the National Geographic Society, making it a highly valued reference and collector’s book.

pp. 576 / illustrated, United States, Travel, Landmarks, History, Culture