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The Best of Smithsonian

The Best of Smithsonian

An Anthology of the First Decade of Smithsonian Magazine
Pages
320
Published
1981
Language
English

Synopsis

Since its first issue in April 1970, Smithsonian, the magazine from the Nation's Mall, has earned wide acclaim for its monthly presentation of superbly illustrated, lively articles covering a rich potpourri of subjects from science and history to the arts. Now, as Smithsonian enters its second decade of publishing, the editors of Smithsonian Exposition Books have combed more than 1,200 articles, columns, and other features from Smithsonian's first 10 years to bring you 320 pages of wildlife, environment, science, technology, energy, people, history, painting, theater, sculpture and more. - Jacket flap.

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Smithsonian Institution

The Smithsonian Institution, also known simply as the Smithsonian, is a trust instrumentality of the United States composed as a group of museums and research centers. It was founded on August 10, 1846, "for the increase and diffusion of knowledge". The institution is named after its founding donor, British scientist James Smithson. It was originally organized as the "United States National Museum", but that name ceased to exist as an administrative entity in 1967. "I then bequeath the whole...