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Explorers and Mapmakers (In Search of the Past S.) - Hardcover

Ryan, Peter

 
9780237602758: Explorers and Mapmakers (In Search of the Past S.)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 023760275X ISBN 13: 9780237602758
Publisher: Evans Brothers Ltd, 1989

Synopsis

The development of maps is the theme of this book, from the earliest set of scratched symbols to the most accurate modern cartography. It also looks at some of the greatest journeys, including Alexander the Great's march to India and the Arabian discovery of China.

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Synopsis

This series focuses on the history of great discoveries, showing how archaeologists and historians gather clues and piece together evidence to give a picture of how people once lived and how civilizations developed. From the earliest set of scratched symbols to the most accurate modern cartography, this book traces the development of mapmaking through the centuries. It shows how the oceans and continents were gradually charted and looks in more detail at some of the greatest journeys that have helped to shape our geographical knowledge.

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Publisher
Evans Brothers Ltd
Publication date
1989
Language
English
ISBN 10 
023760275X
ISBN 13 
9780237602758
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
2
Number of pages
48