The Face of the Earth as Seen from the Air A Study in the Application of Airplane Photography to Geography

"The Face of the Earth as Seen from the Air" by Willis T. Lee is a study showcasing how taking pictures from airplanes gives us a brand new way to understand our planet. The book looks at how these aerial photographs can help with studying geography, offering new ways to map and learn about the Earth's surface. It explains how new technology, like airplane photography, is becoming super important for things like military scouting and science research. Lee's study uses these photos to gather information about land shapes, nature, and city planning, highlighting how this technology lets geographers and geologists see and record geographical details like never before.