Through the Lens -- Essence of World Geography

Author: Ren Yibin, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: In 1890, National Geographic magazine published its first set of images, marking the beginning of a great tradition. From the late 19th century to the early 21st century, National Geographic repeatedly broke new ground, emerging as one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations, continuously leading trends in photographic reporting. The extraordinary photographic archives of the National Geographic Society are a unique and invaluable visual record for the world history museum. Through the Lens compiles its essence in one volume. The hundreds of images in the 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 dazzling display of captivating 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.