Descriptive Historical Notes on Certain Maps and Charts, Vol. 3: Relating to the Progress of Discovery in America, and Mentioned in Hakluyt's Great Work (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

J. G. Kohl

 
9780282666118: Descriptive Historical Notes on Certain Maps and Charts, Vol. 3: Relating to the Progress of Discovery in America, and Mentioned in Hakluyt's Great Work (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book presents an analysis of selected historical maps that illustrate the geographical discoveries made by early European explorers. The book focuses primarily on the third volume of Richard Hakluyt's "The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques, and Discoveries of the English Nation," analyzing maps that were either mentioned in the text or were produced by the explorers themselves. These maps provide a valuable tool for understanding the geographical understanding of the time and play a crucial role in reconstructing the history of exploration. The author examines the maps alongside the explorers' journals and reports, offering insights into how these maps shaped geographical knowledge and influenced future expeditions. Through this analysis, the book delves into the broader themes of exploration, discovery, and the ways in which maps have contributed to our understanding of the world.

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9780331696271: Descriptive Historical Notes on Certain Maps and Charts, Vol. 3: Relating to the Progress of Discovery in America, and Mentioned in Hakluyt's Great Work (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10:  0331696274 ISBN 13:  9780331696271
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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