This 1874 book, written by Edward E. Hale, chronicles the author's explorations of the Royal Library in Munich, Germany. Hale examines the library's extensive collection of early maps focusing on those that depict the Americas. The author provides historical context for the maps, tracing their development from the early 16th century to the mid-17th century. The book delves into the significance of these maps and how they shaped geographic knowledge of the time. The author meticulously describes each map, paying attention to annotations and illustrations that offer clues about the beliefs and values of the era. The book also includes insights into Robert Dudley, an English navigator and cartographer whose own maps of the Americas are featured. Through these maps and detailed analysis, the book contributes to a broader understanding of the history of exploration and the evolution of geographic knowledge.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This 1874 book, written by Edward E. Hale, chronicles the author's explorations of the Royal Library in Munich, Germany. Hale examines the library's extensive collection of early maps focusing on those that depict the Americas. The author provides historical context for the maps, tracing their development from the early 16th century to the mid-17th century. The book delves into the significance of these maps and how they shaped geographic knowledge of the time. The author meticulously describes each map, paying attention to annotations and illustrations that offer clues about the beliefs and values of the era. The book also includes insights into Robert Dudley, an English navigator and cartographer whose own maps of the Americas are featured. Through these maps and detailed analysis, the book contributes to a broader understanding of the history of exploration and the evolution of geographic knowledge. 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. Seller Inventory # 9780243090617_0
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