Lands and Peoples: The World in Color

The book is in good condition, with a sturdy binding and clean, unmarked pages. The cover is illustrated with an embossed desert scene, showing minimal wear. There is no dust jacket, and the spine and corners show slight signs of shelf wear. The endpapers feature a world map, adding an extra layer of interest.

"Lands and Peoples: The World in Color, Volume V," published by The Grolier Society in 1949, offers a vivid exploration of geographical and cultural landscapes. This volume, part of a larger series, focuses on Africa, Australia, and the Southern Islands. Edited by Gladys D. Clewell, B.A., and Holland Thompson, Ph.D., L.L.D., with an introduction by Isaiah Bowman, Ph.D., this edition provides historical and cultural insights into diverse regions. The book is bound in a textured cover featuring an embossed illustration of a camel in a desert scene, adding to its visual appeal. Despite the absence of a dust jacket, the book remains in good condition, with intact binding and clean pages. This edition is a valuable resource for those interested in mid-20th-century perspectives on world geography and cultures.