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Hinter dem Horizont: Von der Erkundung Afrikas bis zur Eroberung des Mount Everest (Die fotografischen Schätze der Royal Geographical Society) is a magnificent, historically significant photographic volume published by Frederking & Thaler in collaboration with GEO. This German-edition monograph compiles the extraordinary, archival photographic treasures of the Royal Geographical Society, spanning decades of pioneering global exploration.
The book chronicles legendary expeditions across the globe, from early mapping ventures and the deep exploration of the African continent to the historic, grueling conquest of Mount Everest. Featuring stunning, high-quality historical plates and deep contextual commentary, it serves as a profound visual archive of human endurance, scientific curiosity, and early travel photography. It is highly prized by collectors of cartographic history, photography enthusiasts, and geography scholars alike. Written in German.
Bibliographic Details:
Title: Hinter dem Horizont: Von der Erkundung Afrikas bis zur Eroberung des Mount Everest (Die fotografischen Schätze der Royal Geographical Society)
Authors / Compilers: Royal Geographical Society / GEO
Publisher: Frederking & Thaler (Munich, Germany)
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Seller Code: BOB87-1
Condition: Pages are Like New (crisp, clean, and completely unmarked internally); the outer dust jacket cover is Fair / Good (showing some edge wear, rubbing, or minor shelf creasing)
Dimensions: 29.5 cm x 26.5 cm x 3.2 cm
Weight: 2360g
ISBN: 3894056193
