Wonders of America: Cubebook - Elizabeth Heath

Wonders of America: Cubebook

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Buch | Hardcover
504 Seiten
2011
White Star (Verlag)
978-88-544-0586-8 (ISBN)
18,65 inkl. MwSt
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The true American identity is hard to define, as the nation has so many faces and moods. This title features photographs that provide keen insight into the true character of the USA, as seen in its cities and towns, on its beaches and deserts, and in its forests and rivers.
So many remarkable sights to see in the world, so little time! This addition to White Star's bestselling CubeBook series transports armchair travellers to the far reaches of the globe to see, up-close, some of the most outstanding natural wonders and manmade structures and monuments in the world. These superb images-showcased in the appealing, tactile CubeBook format-spotlight instantly recognizable monuments such as the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Statue of Liberty, Mt. Rushmore, and Stonehenge, as well as introducing us less iconic but equally remarkable structures such as The Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, the Porcelain Tower of Nanjing, and the Throne Hall of Persepolis. In addition to highlighting some of humankind's most exceptional engineering and architectural achievements such as the Golden Gate Bridge and Taj Mahal, these colour-drenched images also bring to life the incomparable beauty and diversity of such natural phenomena as the Belize Barrier Reef, Mount Fuji, Victoria Falls, and The Grand Canyon. .The photographs linger on each landscape, depicting the unique qualities that make each of these places a true wonder. .Throughout the book, informative captions tell readers the story behind each of these precious world resources. .Conservationist, nature lovers, fine photography aficionados, and armchair travelers alike will appreciate the superb photography of this welcome addition to the CubeBook series. ILLUSTRATIONS: 392 colour photographs *

ELIZABETH HEATH is an American-born freelance writer and editor. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, was raised in Florida and lived for several years in Washington, DC. She has written art, entertainment, interior design, outdoors, lifestyle and travel articles for national and regional magazines, newspapers and websites. Heath has degrees in Fine Arts.

Introduction; Seas and Shorelines; Mountains Majesty; Uptown and Downtown; Into the Heartland; Living Sands; Majestic Waterways; Towering Sentinels; Index.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 28.4.2011
Zusatzinfo 392 color photographs
Verlagsort Vercelli
Sprache englisch
Maße 165 x 165 mm
Themenwelt Kunst / Musik / Theater Fotokunst
Reisen Bildbände Nord- / Mittelamerika
Reiseführer Nord- / Mittelamerika USA
ISBN-10 88-544-0586-8 / 8854405868
ISBN-13 978-88-544-0586-8 / 9788854405868
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