American The Beautiful Author:different author for each essay in book Sixty absorbing stories about the unspoiled scenic wonders of America. Covers every state of the union with 144 full-color photographs plus 58 line drawings and 23 maps. The finest work of America's most creative landscape photographers. Stunning pictures of America the beautiful from sea to shining sea. Last section of book is a description of... more » one hundred notable scenic wonders, how to get there, what to see and what time of year is best to visit. Camping and recreation guides.« less