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Discover the captivating world of cartography with this extraordinary book that delves into the stories behind seventy-five exceptional maps. Perfect for history buffs, geography enthusiasts, and anyone looking to explore the artistry of map making, this volume reveals the fascinating narratives woven into the fabric of our world. Journey through time and space with the remarkable Gough Map of Great Britain from the fourteenth century, elegant fifteenth-century portolan charts, and the historically significant Selden Map of China, the earliest recording of Chinese merchant cartography.
Uncover the wonders of early world maps, including the medieval Islamic Book of Curiosities, alongside beloved fictional realms created by C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. Marvel at renowned cartographers such as Mercator, Ortelius, Blaeu, Saxton, and Speed, while also discovering lesser-known masterpieces—early lunar maps, hand-drawn estate plans, and the first geological surveys of the British Isles. This book even touches on astonishing artifacts like escape maps crafted for WWII pilots and a jigsaw map of India from the 1850s.
Richly illustrated and thoughtfully curated, this book represents a unique collection from the Bodleian Library that spans from the thirteenth to the twenty-first century, covering various regions of the globe. A remarkable addition to any library, it promises to inspire curiosity and wonder for both the young and the old.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781851242504. Format: Sewn. Year: 2016. Publisher: Bodleian Library Publishing.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781851242504
Format: Sewn
Year: 2016
Publisher: Bodleian Library Publishing
Description:
This book explores the stories behind seventy-five extraordinary maps. It includes unique treasures such as the fourteenth-century Gough Map of Great Britain, exquisite portolan charts made in the fifteenth century, the Selden Map of China - the earliest example of Chinese merchant cartography - and an early world map from the medieval Islamic Book of Curiosities, together with more recent examples of fictional places drawn in the twentieth century, such as C.S. Lewis's own map of Narnia and J.R.R. Tolkien's map of Middle Earth.
As well as the works of famous mapmakers Mercator, Ortelius, Blaeu, Saxton and Speed, the book also includes lesser known but historically significant works: early maps of the Moon, of the transit of Venus, hand-drawn estate plans and early European maps of the New World. There are also some surprising examples: escape maps printed on silk and carried by pilots in the Second World War in case of capture on enemy territory; the first geological survey of the British Isles showing what lies beneath our feet; a sixteenth-century woven tapestry map of Worcestershire; a map plotting outbreaks of cholera and a jigsaw map of India from the 1850s. Behind each of these lies a story, of intrepid surveyors, ambitious navigators, chance finds or military victories. Drawing on the unique collection in the Bodleian Library, these stunning maps range from single cities to the solar system, span the thirteenth to the twenty-first century and cover most of the world.
Uncover the wonders of early world maps, including the medieval Islamic Book of Curiosities, alongside beloved fictional realms created by C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. Marvel at renowned cartographers such as Mercator, Ortelius, Blaeu, Saxton, and Speed, while also discovering lesser-known masterpieces—early lunar maps, hand-drawn estate plans, and the first geological surveys of the British Isles. This book even touches on astonishing artifacts like escape maps crafted for WWII pilots and a jigsaw map of India from the 1850s.
Richly illustrated and thoughtfully curated, this book represents a unique collection from the Bodleian Library that spans from the thirteenth to the twenty-first century, covering various regions of the globe. A remarkable addition to any library, it promises to inspire curiosity and wonder for both the young and the old.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781851242504. Format: Sewn. Year: 2016. Publisher: Bodleian Library Publishing.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781851242504
Format: Sewn
Year: 2016
Publisher: Bodleian Library Publishing
Description:
This book explores the stories behind seventy-five extraordinary maps. It includes unique treasures such as the fourteenth-century Gough Map of Great Britain, exquisite portolan charts made in the fifteenth century, the Selden Map of China - the earliest example of Chinese merchant cartography - and an early world map from the medieval Islamic Book of Curiosities, together with more recent examples of fictional places drawn in the twentieth century, such as C.S. Lewis's own map of Narnia and J.R.R. Tolkien's map of Middle Earth.
As well as the works of famous mapmakers Mercator, Ortelius, Blaeu, Saxton and Speed, the book also includes lesser known but historically significant works: early maps of the Moon, of the transit of Venus, hand-drawn estate plans and early European maps of the New World. There are also some surprising examples: escape maps printed on silk and carried by pilots in the Second World War in case of capture on enemy territory; the first geological survey of the British Isles showing what lies beneath our feet; a sixteenth-century woven tapestry map of Worcestershire; a map plotting outbreaks of cholera and a jigsaw map of India from the 1850s. Behind each of these lies a story, of intrepid surveyors, ambitious navigators, chance finds or military victories. Drawing on the unique collection in the Bodleian Library, these stunning maps range from single cities to the solar system, span the thirteenth to the twenty-first century and cover most of the world.