America the Beautiful: The Complete Verses FROM THE PUBLISHER
The tragedy of September 11 recalled to millions the power and poignancy of �America the Beautiful,� but a surprising number of people know only part of it. This keepsake book, beautifully photographed by award-winning National Geographic photographer Michael Melford and other notable photojournalists, includes all 64 lines of the song are printed over a series of majestic and moving images that show the glory of the American landscape �from sea to shining sea.� Also included is a brief biography of the song�s author, Katharine Lee Bates, who wrote the song in 1893.
A portion of the publisher�s proceeds from the sale of this book will benefit the Robin Hood Relief Fund to help the victims of the World Trade Center tragedy and their families.
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