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.
Frommer served as a GI in mid-1950s Europe, where he compiled a budget guide for his fellow soldiers, ... fifty editions (though the prices obviously kept rising: by 1994 Paris would cost you $45 a day, while by 1997 New York was $70).
On the Map: An Illustrated Exploration Into the World of Maps
From the bestselling and widely-adored author of Just My Type, On The Map is a witty and irrepressible examination of where we've been, how we got there and where we're going.
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.