U.S.A.

The United States of America, the famed "melting pot" of over 200 million people of every nationality and creed, is a fascinating country. Covering virtually half of the North American continent, the U.S.A. is as varied in geography and geology as in the history and culture brought by its many peoples.U.S.A. explores America's landscape, taking the reader on a fascinating adventure. From the Great Lakes to the Grand Canyon, from the tropics of Florida to the painted deserts of New Mexico, you'll learn how the land itself made an impact on its discovers and settlers.If America's natural wonders are awesome in their breadth and beauty, her cities are studies in contrast and individuality. You'll see brawny Chicago, sultry New Orleans, genteel Charleston and exotic Honolulu; you'll travel from the quaint villages of New England to the hot highways of L.A., from the proud contemporary skyline of Seattle to the gritty, world-center of Manhattan.With more than 100 spectacular photographs, this book provides an intense and revealing portrait of America. With a compelling text that touches on all aspects of America's extraordinary history and natural beauty, U.S.A. offers a unique vision of a very special place.