Saving America's Treasures

by Ian Frazier

Other authorsThomas Mallon (Author), Francine Prose (Author), Henry Petroski (Author), Phyllis Theroux (Author), Ira Block (Author), National Trust Hist Pres (Foreword)

Hardcover, 2000

Status

Available

Call number

973

Genres

Publication

National Geographic (2000), Edition: Illustrated, 192 pages

Description

This title showcases some of America's priceless historical artefacts, documents, and sites that, because of neglect, age, or lack of funding, are in danger of being lost forever.

Language

English

Original language

English

Physical description

192 p.; 11.12 inches

ISBN

0792279425 / 9780792279426

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