Smithsonian Magazine 1977 January

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Smithsonian Magazine 1977 January

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Contents:  The view from the Castle: Secretary Ripley’s comments, Letters to the Editor, Around the Mall and beyond by Edwards Park, Phenomena, comment and notes by James K. Page, Picture Credits, The Supreme Court: the first of a two-part series describing what goes on behind the scenes at the summit of judicial power in the United States, The American Paintings of Charles Lang Freer, better known for his Asian collection, A one-man effort helps to save the Bambilike vicuna with the world’s silkiest hair, from extinction, A mangrove island saved from bulldozers by the Army Corps of Engineers – a surprise to friend and foe, A first-hand report on how the Chinese preserve Tibetan Buddhist monasteries – after they’ve destroyed their beliefs and scattered their inhabitants, How James Thurber – cartoonist, mimic and playwright – finally got his “act-wish” and went onstage, The fascination of limb regeneration: if a newt can regrow an appendage, maybe humans can too, Inauguration was no big deal at first, but succeeding Presidents have put their imprints on the festivities

Issue:  January 1977

Condition:  Very Good