Royal Geographic Society Illustrated: A Unique Record of Exploration and Photography
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| Rating | : | 4.56 (824 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0952766515 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 340 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Lavishly produced with 300 historic images, and with essays by noted explorers and adventurers, this magnificent volume is one to treasure—a stunning view of the world in all its variety and a pictorial reminder of some of the greatest achievements in exploration and photography.
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Many of these pictures eventually found their way into the Society’s priceless photographic collection, 300 of which form the basis of this book. . Some of the images recall legendary events—Scott as he discovers Amundsen’s empty tent at the South Pole; Tenzing Norgay photographed by Hillary as he reaches the peak of Everest; Shackleton’s ship, the Endurance, frozen into the pack ice in Antarctica. From the Publisher The history of the Royal Geographical Society and that of photography run parallel, for both were born in the same d