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Stunning vintage photos show how Americans in every state spend their downtime

Sarah JacobsJul 3, 2017, 19:41 IST

/National Geographic

National Geographic photographers have been documenting human life since the early 1900s, capturing historic moments as well as more mundane routines.

In the book "National Geographic: The United States of America," 700 captivating images from the magazine's archives have been pulled together in one place, highlighting each state in a range of dynamic images.

This collection gives us an insight into how Americans have lived their lives - and how they engage with their community and others. Below, 51 images that help show how Americans spend their time.

All captions by National Geographic.