The Smithsonian
Subtitle: 150 years of adventure, discovery, and wonder
By: by James Conaway.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Smithsonian Books; Knopf
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Washington, D.C; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 432
Subjects: Smithsonian Institution -- History
Description: Looks at the Smithsonian Institution, a collection of national museums--the legacy of an Englishman who never set foot on American soil--from its inception to the present day. Its purpose is to both increase and diffuse knowledge.
Notes: Includes index.