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On Assignment With National Geographic: The Inside Story of Legendary Explorers, Photographers, and Adventurers
Join National Geographic archaeologists and adventurers, explorers and scientists on this thrilling jaunt through more than 125 years of research, discovery, and unforgettable photojournalism. Featuring behind-the-scenes tales and show-stopping imagery, this book captures the heart of the Society's fascinating history, from its earliest days as a scientific club to its growth into one of the world's largest geographic organizations. It's all here, from Jacques Cousteau's pioneering underwater explorations to James Cameron's recent record-breaking descent to the floor of the Mariana Trench, the oceans' deepest point. Countless other explorers and their astounding achievements through the years are documented, including Louis Leakey, Jane Goodall, Spencer Wells, and Sylvia Earle. More than 200 photos, sidebars, and fun facts accompany these amazing stories, pulling you from one adventure to the next.
It's well known that National Geographic has been to the top of Mount Everest and reached the depths of the Mariana Trench, but did you know
A 1957 National Geographic article inspired the creator of the pink plastic lawn flamingo?
A National Geographic writer on assignment found the source of the Amazon River?
The world-famous photo of our green-eyed Afghan girl almost never happened?
It's well known that National Geographic has been to the top of Mount Everest and reached the depths of the Mariana Trench, but did you know
A 1957 National Geographic article inspired the creator of the pink plastic lawn flamingo?
A National Geographic writer on assignment found the source of the Amazon River?
The world-famous photo of our green-eyed Afghan girl almost never happened?
- GenresNonfictionHistoryScience
136 pages, Paperback
First published January 2, 2013
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July 14, 2016
Good short history of National Geographic. Lots of pictures. There are some interesting factoids in here as well.
March 12, 2018
Great pictures, excellent descriptions.
June 19, 2019
For a history nerd, this was a really interesting book about the history of NG. It was very dense, however, and it took me a while to read even though it's less than 150 pages.
December 7, 2016
Fantastic short read. The first half of the book was by far my favourite. It really captures the excitement of the age of exploration. There are some great anecdotes of the lengths photographers went through to capture some of their shots, and also the difficulties faced as they try out new technology.
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