Isbn: 9781527923249 - early maps of north america (classic reprint) (5 resultados)

Condición: New.

Condición: New.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book narrates the extensive history of North American cartography, starting with the 1492 globe created by Martin Behaim, which depicted the distance to East Asia as being much shorter than in reality, shaping geographical perspectives at the cusp of the Age of Discovery. The book continues to meticulously trace the cartographic evolution of North America through the works of influential figures such as Juan de la Cosa, Amerigo Vespucci, and Gerard Mercator. It sheds light on the search for a westward route to Asia and the mapping of new territories as explorers ventured deeper into the continent, culminating in the establishment of colonies. As the book progresses, it showcases maps that played a crucial role in military campaigns and international negotiations, illustrating how maps have served not just as navigational aids but also as tools for exploration, conquest, and diplomacy. The book culminates by examining the transition to commercial mapmaking in the United States, as exemplified by the contributions of Thomas Hutchins, John Reid, John Melish, and Henry Schenck Tanner. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…