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02327aam a2200373Ia 4500 001 805FDE4C0AF111E39305B8A1DAD10320 003 SILO 005 20130822010304 008 120501s2013 dcuab 001 0 eng d 020 $a 1426210132 020 $a 9781426210136 035 $a (OCoLC)793220412 040 $a BTCTA $b eng $c BTCTA $d BDX $d YDXCP $d UKMGB $d PX0 $d VP@ $d SILO 082 04 $a 910/.9 $2 23 100 1 $a Jenkins, Mark Collins. 245 10 $a On assignment with National Geographic : $b the inside story of legendary explorers, photographers, and adventurers / $c written by Mark Collins Jenkins. 250 $a 125th anniversary ed. 260 $a Washington, D.C. : $b National Geographic Society $c c2013. 300 $a 134 p. : $b ill. (some col.), map ; $c 18 cm. 500 $a Edition statement from cover. 500 $a Edition statement refers to the 125th anniversary of the National Geographic Society not the anniversary of the work's publication. 520 $a "Captures the heart of the National Geographic Society's fascinating history, from its beginnings as a scientific club in 1888 to its latest achievements- from Jacques Cousteau's pioneering underwater expeditions to James Cameron's record-breaking descent to the floor of the Mariana Trench. Meet the stars- Louis Leakey, Jane Goodall, Bob Ballard, Sylvia Earle, Spencer Wells, and others whose work has shaped enduring stories and unforgettable imagery. Mark Collins Jenkins presents the epic moments, rippling with the spirit of curiosity that has driven the Society beyond the horizon for 125 years."--p.[4] of cover. 505 0 $a Introduction -- An invitation to explore -- The world and all that is in it -- Bringing color to the world -- Did you watch the geographic last night? -- Living with the planet -- The heart of adventure. 504 $a Includes bibliographical references and index. 610 20 $a National Geographic Society (U.S.) 650 0 $a Wildlife photography $x History. 650 0 $a Outdoor photography $x History. 650 0 $a Explorers $x History. 650 0 $a Adventure and adventurers $x History. 650 0 $a Travel journalism $x History. 941 $a 2 952 $l YEPF572 $d 20200204065352.0 952 $l TYPH572 $d 20200110051315.0 956 $a http://locator.silo.lib.ia.us/search.cgi?index_0=id&term_0=805FDE4C0AF111E39305B8A1DAD10320Initiate Another SILO Locator Search