003 - The United States Department of Agriculture and its Biological Survey

Step back in time with the December 1896 issue of National Geographic Magazine, an illustrated monthly publication that captures the essence of exploration and discovery. This edition features intriguing articles such as The Geography of the Southern Peninsula of the United States by Rev. John N. MacGonigle, and The Sage Plains of Oregon by Frederick V. Coville. Delve into the insights of the United States Department of Agricultures Biological Survey by John Hyde, and explore the statistics of railways across the nation with Henry Gannett. Additionally, this issue highlights geographic work in Peru, offering readers a treasure trove of geographic literature, notes, and miscellaneous findings that reflect the adventurous spirit of the time.