North America

"North America" by Israel C. (Cook) Russell is a book that gives a short, interesting look at the geography and physical features of North America, showing both its natural wonders and how people have changed the land. The beginning of the book prepares readers to explore North America's geography in detail, highlighting its huge size and varied landscapes. The author talks about the continental shelf and why it matters, clarifying how the continent's real edge stretches way out into the sea. Russell uses vivid descriptions of the coasts and underwater formations to explain the complicated nature of the continent's borders, while also admitting that our geographical knowledge was limited when the book was written. This part suggests that it's important to keep studying geology and geography, pushing readers to investigate the diverse and plentiful natural world of North America.