America is a land rich and spacious, stunning in beauty and still, in places, savage in spirit, a land complex and ever-changing yet unquestionably 'American' in essence. Only a volume of great depth and insight could capture America's 'melting pot' of landscapes and peoples as well as the intricate cultural heritage that is shared by all. America The Beautiful accomplishes this with over 400 vibrant, full color photographs and a text that is poetic, informative and full of interesting tales and anecdotes.