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Show TO DEMONSTRATE A NEW WAY BOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TO Discover .he SCENIC WONDERS ... . HISTORY . . . INDUSTRIES . . . and PLEASURES 01? LIVING in flie world's most exciting country-Ame- rica r,J 1 TTKE TTHDS MOOD ;f " INFORMATIVE 29 FULL-COLO- ALBUM STAMPS R I I J I U BIG WALL MAP! J 4.o-. ? I 'J , V "" ( 1 Blfll TWW 9AVAC! ao. DA NCI &kt THP AMFDIfAW -- - 2--- this fierce )s vim oertormetf each vear bv the Aoache Indians. Lone for food and hunted small game with boomerangs. But when European horses were introduced to the Southwest, the Apache way of life changed overnight and they became the most dangerous and bloodthirsty of all Indians! The Apaches had many strange customs; a wrriorfor example, was forbidden to speak to his mother-in-laor even to look tribe gathered nuts and berries ... at her face! ,i Ilk -- f , f ir I- I 30- Bpyi WS - Asci ' - SUNT FABtUE WHEEL STEAMEM used to take 20 days for a Mississippi voyage which a modern jet plane makes In two hours. But these shallow draft ships were perfectly suited to the perils of the River. Even huge floating logs were turned to splinters by their churning oaken paddles! The most famous of all Mississippi pilots was Samuel Clemens whose pen name "Mark Twain" means "two fathoms (12 ft.) deep water" in the fascinating language of the river boat men. a . V fi 1 I 9" WHE1E IS THE OLDEST HOUSE BOBBY PIMS AND in St. Augustine, kind of steel ingot as this one, shown emerging white-ho- t from a huge furnace. Today, the United States produces about half of all the steel in the world or more than 1000 pounds for each man, woman and child In America. IN AMERICA? You'll find it This colorful city was founded more than 40 years before Jamestown was settled by the English! Four different national flags have flown over this building. Tories hid here during the American Revolution. Florida. J 1 I IUUB0ZE1S are made from the same THE NEW "KNOW YOUI AMERICA" MOCRAM wj take you to California's fabulous Tournament of Roses then back to New York to watch the giant balloon parade at Thanksgiving time. Wherever you go, experts will describe every fascinating detail. What a wonderful way to prepare the family for touring "in person" some day! Here's what. you get invites GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY THE AMERICAN thousands of American families joying the Society's delightful new "Know Your America" program. To introduce you to this exciting new educational proGift Package gram, the Society offers to send you the shown above for only 10! (Value: $2.00). Here's what you get: AMERICAN GEOOIAPHICAl SOCIETY'S Know Your America Program Garden City, N. Y. Dept. FW-I enclose ten cents. Please send me at once my introductory package consisting of ( 1 ) the informative album 9, re"National Park Wonderlands," (2) thirty productions to mount in the album, and (3) A giant 28 x Wall Map of the U. S. I understand you plan to issue a new "Know Your America Program" album and a set of color prints each month for only $1 plus shipping. After examining my introductory package, I'll notify you if I do not wish to continue. I am not obligated to take any minimum number of albums and I am free to resign at any time. full-col- 40-inc- 'ft. IV iafjHk I I breathtaking natural color photos of our "National Park Wonderlands." These pictures are already gummed and perforated, ready for mounting. 2. A colorful album in which to mount the photos. This album contains an informative text full of interesting facts. You'll know os much about these National Parks as if you had actually visited them in person. WALL MAP of the U.S., especially pre3. A GIANT 28 x pared for the American Geographical Society, with all the important cities, rivers, mountains and other landmarks clearly shown. (This map is suitable for framing or mounting in a child's room.) 4. In addition, if you decide to continue, you will receive as a Free Bonus, a handsome red, white and blue library case to store and protect your albums. This entire $2.00-valu- e Gift Package is yours for only 10( . . . but you must send for it before the supply is exhausted. A New Program that Takes You - -- Zone rd 40-in- ch - 29 7500-wo- (PLEA.SS PRINT) yiCi il' vyJ- t. h Address you to join who are now en- pull-draw- State MA,L COUPON PROMPTLY WITH ONLY 10 Ofler good only In Continental U.S.A.) 5 er on a Difftrtnt Tour Each Month I The Society offers you this introductory package (value $2.00) to acquaint you with a new program of things-to-knoand in our wonderful country. Once you have enjoyed things w to-se- e . . . omi iXTRA fkit Magnifictnt wall map of U.S. Over 3 f. wide I for usf One DIME! of our National Parks, you can conpicture-tou- r tinue your trip through all the scenic wonders of our great land. You can learn fascinating historical facts about America's past . . . visit places . . . develop fresh understanding of the customs and traditions of our people. Here is how this new educational program works: Once each month the. Society issues a colorful, informative album containon some aspect of America, espeing a 7500 word picture-tex- t cially written by an expert in the field. With each Album you also receive a magnificent set of about 30 photo-printgummed and perforated, which illustrates the subject covered in the text. These colorful photo-princan be mounted right into the Album thus enabling you and your family to gain a full knowledge of the subject covered and at the same time have a your unique ay full-col- or s, ts lot of fun! You build a priceless collection of facts and folklore about the people and places that make our country so unique a collection that will help your children at school and be a stimu- ... lating educational experience for the whole family. And the total cost is very low: only $1.00 for each set, plus a few cents shipand you may stop at any time. ping. You assume no obligation Mail Coupon With Only Ten Cents To acquaint yourself with this new program simply accept the $2.00 demonstration set for only ten cents. There is no obligation. If, however, you are delighted with your trial package and do wish to continue with the Program for a while, you pay only $1.00 for each monthly "tour" thereafter. Quantities are limited. Mail the coupon today to The American Geographical Society's Know Your America Program, Dept. FW-9- , Garden City, N. Y. |