On the Map: A Mind-expanding Exploration of the Way the World Looks
- ISBN-10
- 1624905870
- ISBN-13
- 9781624905872
- Series
- On the Map
- Category
- Cartography
- Pages
- 464
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013
- Author
- Simon Garfield
Description
Examines the pivotal relationship between mapping and civilization, demonstrating the unique ways that maps relate and realign history, and shares engaging cartography stories and map lore.
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