Historical Bibliography Updated: June 16, 2026
Focus on Africa.
Publication Details
New York: American Geographic Society, 1941 CE.
Includes the first aerial photographs of Africa taken by Mary Light. This was the second book to reproduce aerial photographs. Richard Light was an American neurosurgeon, a noted aviator, and a photographer and cinematographer.
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Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #13881 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/16171 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | focus-on-africa |
Geographic Context
Publication place: New York