Through the Lens -- Essence of National Geographic China

Author: Guan Yue, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: When it comes to Chinese geography, a very familiar term comes to mind: vast and rich in resources. Indeed, the 9.6 million square kilometers of land and 4.73 million square kilometers of maritime territory hold countless treasures. This book, selected from tens of thousands of images through careful screening, condenses the essence of Chinese geography and is sure to present to you a particularly spectacular, detailed, and expansive 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 new trends in photographic reporting. The extraordinary photographic archives of the National Geographic Society are a unique and invaluable visual record of world history. And Through the Lens brings its finest works together 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 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 landscapes that are diverse and unforgettable.