New Found Lands- Maps History of Exploration - Peter Whitfield Hardcover

Description: " New Found Lands – Maps in the History of Exploration” by Peter Whitfield Published by Rutledge, New York in 1998. Hardcover with Dust jacket. Measures 11.75” x 9” x1”. 199 pages. CONDITION: hardcover like new. Dust jacket very good with minor shelf wear along the edges and top corner. ABOUT BOOK: Book presents trade of map-making progressed, by showing maps throughout their development. Also, the progress of geographical knowledge over time. Interesting to see the imaginary continents and coastlines of antiquity slowly develop into the familiar face of the world on today's maps. Adding to the pictures are their backgrounds and the backgrounds of the men, nations, and times that created them. The book is richly informative and offers numerous anecdotes and historical accounts to go along with the maps. Payment is expected within 5 days of the end of auction. Safe padded packaging. We will reciprocate your feedback. Thank you for visiting!

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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

Educational Level: Adult & Further Education

Features: Illustrated

Level: Advanced

Country/Region of Manufacture: America

Number of Pages: 200 Pages

Publication Name: New Found Lands : Maps in the History of Exploration

Language: English

Publisher: Routledge

Item Height: 1.1 in

Publication Year: 1998

Subject: General, Expeditions & Discoveries

Type: Textbook

Item Weight: 26.5 Oz

Item Length: 11 in

Author: Peter Whitfield

Subject Area: History

Item Width: 8.5 in

Format: Hardcover