Cherry Blossoms: The Official Book of the National Cherry Blossom Festival
- ISBN-10
- 1426209215
- ISBN-13
- 9781426209215
- Series
- Cherry Blossoms
- Category
- Flower festivals
- Pages
- 224
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012
- Publisher
- National Geographic Books
- Author
- Ann McClellan
Description
This book is a stunningly beautiful record of the nation's biggest springtime festival. As the 100th anniversary of the National Cherry Blossom Festival approaches in the Spring of 2012, millions of people from across the country will gather to revel in the beauty of the Cherry Blossoms. Capturing the true essence of spring, Blunt's striking photography will also allow those who are unable to travel to the festival the chance to experience the splendor of the blooming cherry blossoms through his photography.
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- 2020-02-11
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