Essence of National Geographic China: Through the Lens

Author: Guan Yue
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: When it comes to Chinese geography, a familiar phrase often comes to mind: vast land and abundant resources. Indeed, 9.6 million square kilometers of land and 4.73 million square kilometers of maritime territory hold countless treasures. This book, carefully selected from tens of thousands of images, distills the essence of Chinese geography and promises to present to you a particularly spectacular, detailed, and vast geographical China. In 1890, National Geographic magazine published its images, marking the beginning of a great tradition. From the late 19th century to the early 21st century, National Geographic has repeatedly pioneered new frontiers. As one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations, it has continuously led the way in photographic reporting. The extraordinary photographic archives of the National Geographic Society are a unique and invaluable visual record of world history. Through the Lens compiles its finest works in one volume. The hundreds of images in this book capture rare moments, spanning over a century in time and covering every corner of the globe, even beyond our planet. Through the Lens is a display of enchanting visuals and extraordinary talent, a vivid documentary record of photographic art over the past century, and a window into our colorful world, presenting a kaleidoscope of unforgettable scenes.