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- 528 pages
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- 19 hours
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Exploring the evolution of cartography, this classic work by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner John Noble Wilford spans from ancient maps to modern space imagery. It delves into the significance of maps in shaping human understanding of geography and navigation, highlighting key developments and innovations throughout history. The narrative not only covers the technical aspects of map-making but also reflects on the cultural and scientific impacts of these navigational tools over the centuries.
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The Mapmakers, John Noble Wilford
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- Released
- 2001
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- Title
- The Mapmakers
- Subtitle
- Revised Edition
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Noble Wilford
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Publisher
- 2001
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 528
- ISBN13
- 9780375708503
- Category
- Social sciences, World history, Geography / Topography, Maps, Blueprints and Geographical atlases
- Description
- Exploring the evolution of cartography, this classic work by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner John Noble Wilford spans from ancient maps to modern space imagery. It delves into the significance of maps in shaping human understanding of geography and navigation, highlighting key developments and innovations throughout history. The narrative not only covers the technical aspects of map-making but also reflects on the cultural and scientific impacts of these navigational tools over the centuries.