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National Geographic - September 1989, Vol. 176, No. 3 The Shakers’ Brief Eternity (At their 19th century crest, the Shakers numbered 4,000 believers who lived a communal life devoted to achieving spiritual perfection. Though fewer than a dozen members remain, the purity of their faith and the simple beauty of their workmanship endure. Cathy Newman and photographer Sam Abell capture their spirit.) Retracing the First Crusade (Heeding the call of Pope Urban II to reclaim the sacred places of Christendom from Infidels, Godfrey of Bouillon and thousands of followers set out from northern Europe in 1096. Tim Severin travels more than 3,000 miles by horseback along their route, gaining new insights into the crusaders’ quest. Photographs by Peter Essick.0 U.S. History in a Box: A Bygone Century Comes to Light (Benjamin P. Field Family, Long Island, New York) (A metal-sheathed box of family memorabilia relating to the centennial of George Washington’s first inauguration is opened after a hundred years, revealing contents that prove the accuracy of a preliminary high-tech see-through. Robert M. Poole reports. Please see May 1989 issue for the initial report prior to the opening of the box.) Malawi: Faces of a Quiet Land (Paul Theroux returns to the scene of his Peace Corps service to find octogenarian president-for-life Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda keeping his African nation from the political turmoil and economic desperation that afflict its neighbors. Photographs by Eli Reed.) Annapurna: Sanctuary for the Himalaya (Amid the breathtaking beauty of Nepal, an innovative nature preserve safeguards the fragile environment. Involving the local people is the key to its success, says author-photographer Galen Rowell.) Samurai Aphids: Survival Under Siege (Within a placid and unobtrusive insect group, some aphid species of the Orient produce an aggressive soldier case to defend the colony or die trying. Their horned helmet-like heads remind zoologist Mar W. Moffett of ancient Japanese warriors.) Retracing the first Crusade; Shakers; Malawi; the Annapurna range in Nepal; aphids. Welcome fellow eBayer! Thanks for looking at this listing, please take a moment and click on "see other items", I think there is something for everyone there. I do my best to get back to everyone as fast as possible, but this is a part time gig for me, I appreciate your patience. Hope your day is an awesome one, thanks again. QUESTIONS Please contact me if you need more pictures or item specifics. I do my best to show what I think you want to see to make the best purchase decision. If there are defects I will make sure they are visible but may miss some. If you have questions, please ask. PAYMENT is expected within 5 days of auction close, unless prior arrangements had been made. If payment is not received within 7 days a Non-Paying Bidder (NPB) warning will be filed with eBay. A negative feedback will be left if the buyer does not answer the NPB warning within 10 days. I am a reasonable person and as long as the communication channels are open and clear, I have no problems accomodating special circumstances. By entering a bid, you are entering into a legal binding contract to purchasing the item described above. Please do not bid if you are unable to comply with the terms of the sale and eBay policies, or are unsure/unable to pay, or have no intention to purchase the item. SHIPPING/RETURNS All items are sent out with tracking the next business day or sooner. I accept returns for 30 days on items in the same condition that were sent out. You are responsible for any return postage. FEEDBACK I will leave positive feedback after you do. Please let me know immediately if there is a problem or concern and I will do everything in my power to make it right. Thank you for your patronage.