a rise in Hell would be all the fairer as a god-breathed thing cast its beauty even in depths of darkness . I have grow quite fond of National Geographic Magazine over the past few year . I be not a subscriber . my parent be . yet , even as occasional bathroom light , this magazine have enlighten I on much and change my view on a subject more than once . be there any greater prophetic voice call out in the wilderness today ? none that I have find . National Geographic have be go after some huge issue : the diamond trade , modern slavery , global warming , the epidemic of obesity , nuclear waste . they have cover these issue well and cast a bright light on many of the world 's darkest place . in this new age -- where we have be soften and too often cozen by the prevalence of opinion , attitude and style over fact -- National Geographic be the one place I know I can go for hard hit journalism and writing -lrb- and excellent image -- let 's not forget that here -rrb- that rise above the everyday . this remarkable magazine accomplish all this and still cover the interesting place of the world -lrb- and beyond -rrb- with excellence . one recent article of this sort that spring to mind be one they do on Badlands National Park . I visit the park this summer and feel that my visit be deepen and enhance by have first read the article . I give National Geographic my highest recommendation .