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VTG Life Magazine August 16, 1954 Africa Land of Tranquility Photographic Essay *The image shown in this listing is a stock photo. You will receive the same issue as depicted, and condition described in this listing, but it may not be the exact copy shown in the photo.* We have nearly every issue of Life magazine from 1936 to 1972 in stock. These magazines are occasionally offered at a discount with one of our sales or coupons, and we also have a Buy 2, Get 1 Free promotion on most items when you add three to your cart. Please note that the Buy 2, Get 1 Free offer does not apply to Best Offers or coupons, but does apply with any current sale. We also sell most Months and years as a set of 4. We provide flat-rate shipping on any size order, with a minimum purchase of three items. Due to our pricing structure, we have limited flexibility to negotiate on single magazine purchases, so we encourage you to take advantage of these offers. Pg… 17 THE WEEK'S EVENTS: Greatest Mile Race in History Pg… 27 THE WEEK'S EVENTS: Chairborne Ejection from Airborne Distress Pg… 28 THE WEEK'S EVENTS: A Question of "Don de Mando" Pg… 30 THE WEEK'S EVENTS: Booze Blazes in Big Blast Pg… 33 THE WEEK'S EVENTS: Hilton Takes Statler Keys Pg… 35 THE WEEK'S EVENTS: LIFE on the Newsfronts of the World Pg… 41 THE WEEK'S EVENTS: Queen for Governor Knight Pg… 26 EDITORIALS: An Accomplishment in Canada Pg… 26 EDITORIALS: A Beginning in Washington Pg… 52 PHOTOGRAPHIC ESSAY: Land of Tranquility, Photographed by Ernst Haas Pg… 92 ARTICLE: I Reached Stars the Hard Way, by Jacqueline Cochran Pg… 44 EDUCATION: "Look, Everyone, It's Flying!" Pg… 48 TELEVISION: A Nursery Goes Backstage Pg… 63 ART: 15? a Head Pg… 69 RELIGION: Faith Moves with Worshipers Pg… 74 AVIATION: 104 Rockets in One Blast Pg… 77 BOOKS: End of Colette's Piquant Career Pg… 84 FASHION: The Look of the Thirties Pg… 88 MOVIES: Peeping Tom Spots a Killer Pg… 6 OTHER DEPARTMENTS: Letters to the Editors Pg… 10 OTHER DEPARTMENTS: Painted Balloons Help Student Barbers Learn to Shave Pg… 104 OTHER DEPARTMENTS: LIFE Goes to a Party for Bass Divers Pg… 112 OTHER DEPARTMENTS: Miscellany: The Vicious Vache