John Thomson was a pioneering Scottish photographer, geographer, and traveller, notable for being one of the first photographers to venture to the Far East. His work documenting the people, landscapes, and artifacts of Eastern cultures established him as a significant observer of diverse societies. Upon returning, his studies of London's street people became a seminal example of social documentary, laying groundwork for photojournalism. He later transitioned to portraiture for High Society, earning a Royal Warrant.
Provides an overview of America's geologic makeup, features twelve essays that examine milestones in the shaping of American society, and provides a chronicle of notable themes, movements, people, events, and cultures in the history of the country
Single copy of First Flight . Meet Orville and Wilbur Wright, the inventors and pioneers of the first successful flight. Also, learn about the adventures of pilot Amelia Earhart.
An Unabridged Reprint of the Classic 1873/4 Work
From Foreword - Unabridged reprint of 1873-1874 book. John Thomson photographed China from 1862 to 1872 traveling with the specific goal of making a photographic record of the Orient. Not allowing the complexities and wonders of Asia to awe or distract him, he honed his eye and exerted a harsh self-discipline. The author was always able to sublimate his personality and to allow the essence of his subject to register clearly. (Description by http-mart, Roy Schoenbeck)