Where Am I?: The Story of Maps and Navigation
Smith, A. G.
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Add to basketSold by Evergreen Goodwill, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller since November 7, 2006
Condition: Used - Fair
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketThis is a former library/ rental copy with stickers, inserts, and markings.
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If you want to find your place on Earth, where must you look?
Who were the first ancient mapmakers?
What is the Chinese south-pointing carriage?
How did Christianity influence mapmaking?
Where Am I? is the fascinating story of how people began to chart the physical world and their place in it. Richly illustrated with meticulous drawings, it takes readers on a journey of their own. From Babylonia to Scandinavia, North America to China, Greece to Polynesia, ingenious methods and inventions will delight all those who marvel at the human spirit of adventure and ties to home.
A.G. Smith, a noted illustrator, has worked on more than 40 children's books, including Famous Castles, Knights and Armour, and the Discovering Canada series. His widely exhibited drawings can be found in public collections throughout the United States and Canada
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