The America the Beautiful series takes readers on a photographic tour of the country's most beautiful states and most vibrant cities. Top photographers contribute their best images of both well-known destinations and hidden gems, and clear and informative captions bring each scene to life. These handsomely designed books show the beauty of each destination and will be enjoyed by visitors and locals alike. The beautiful archipelago of Puerto Rico has a long and fascinating history: the Spanish colonized it then ceded it to the United States at the end of the Spanish-American War in 1898. The diversity of its people, buildings and natural landscapes makes it a photographer's dream. Some of the highlights captured in the pages of this new book include: San Juan, the dazzling colonial capital El Yunque, the only tropical rain forest in U.S. territory Parque de las Cavernas, the world's third-largest cavern system Architecture both old and new in Ponce, the "Pearl of the South" The eclectic colonial structures of downtown San Germán Spectacular island beaches on Vieques and Culebra Americans don't need to travel far to see fortresses, white-sand beaches and rain forests -- there are outstanding examples in nearby Puerto Rico. AUTHOR: Jordan Worek's books include Boston, Chicago, Florida and Washington, DC, in the America the Beautiful series. 70 colour photographs
