Country Life Book Of Antique Maps
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Country Life Book Of Antique Maps
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Author : Jonathan Potter
language : en
Publisher: Kenilworth Press
Release Date : 1988-01-01
Country Life Book Of Antique Maps written by Jonathan Potter and has been published by Kenilworth Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988-01-01 with Cartography categories.
Country Life
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
Country Life written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Country life categories.
The Philippines And France Discovery Rediscovery
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Author : Aileen S. Mendiola-Rau
language : en
Publisher: Philippine Embassy in Paris
Release Date : 2019-04-01
The Philippines And France Discovery Rediscovery written by Aileen S. Mendiola-Rau and has been published by Philippine Embassy in Paris this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-01 with Political Science categories.
THE DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BETWEEN THE PHILIPPINES AND FRANCE DID NOT MERELY BEGIN OVER 70 YEARS AGO. The journey of discovery began even earlier, when French cartography was being developed as early routes to and around the Philippines were first being plotted by adventurous maritime explorers. The cover of this book depicts this journey: a French frigate bravely traverses the seas of Guillaume Deliste's 17th century world map, headed eastward in search of new discoveries, guided by the Philippine sun. As both countries rediscover each other by building an even better relationship in the future, it will be a continuous journey of both discovery and rediscovery.
The Map Thief
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Author : Michael Blanding
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2014-05-29
The Map Thief written by Michael Blanding and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-29 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The story of an infamous crime, a revered map dealer with an unsavory secret, and the ruthless subculture that consumed him Maps have long exerted a special fascination on viewers—both as beautiful works of art and as practical tools to navigate the world. But to those who collect them, the map trade can be a cutthroat business, inhabited by quirky and sometimes disreputable characters in search of a finite number of extremely rare objects. Once considered a respectable antiquarian map dealer, E. Forbes Smiley spent years doubling as a map thief —until he was finally arrested slipping maps out of books in the Yale University library. The Map Thief delves into the untold history of this fascinating high-stakes criminal and the inside story of the industry that consumed him. Acclaimed reporter Michael Blanding has interviewed all the key players in this stranger-than-fiction story, and shares the fascinating histories of maps that charted the New World, and how they went from being practical instruments to quirky heirlooms to highly coveted objects. Though pieces of the map theft story have been written before, Blanding is the first reporter to explore the story in full—and had the rare privilege of having access to Smiley himself after he’d gone silent in the wake of his crimes. Moreover, although Smiley swears he has admitted to all of the maps he stole, libraries claim he stole hundreds more—and offer intriguing clues to prove it. Now, through a series of exclusive interviews with Smiley and other key individuals, Blanding teases out an astonishing tale of destruction and redemption. The Map Thief interweaves Smiley’s escapades with the stories of the explorers and mapmakers he knew better than anyone. Tracking a series of thefts as brazen as the art heists in Provenance and a subculture as obsessive as the oenophiles in The Billionaire’s Vinegar, Blanding has pieced together an unforgettable story of high-stakes crime.
Piri Reis Map Of 1513
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Author : Gregory C. McIntosh
language : en
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Release Date : 2012-03-15
Piri Reis Map Of 1513 written by Gregory C. McIntosh and has been published by University of Georgia Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-15 with History categories.
One of the most beautiful maps to survive the Great Age of Discoveries, the 1513 world map drawn by Ottoman admiral Piri Reis is also one of the most mysterious. Gregory McIntosh has uncovered new evidence in the map that shows it to be among the most important ever made. This detailed study offers new commentary and explication of a major milestone in cartography. Correcting earlier work of Paul Kahle and pointing out the traps that have caught subsequent scholars, McIntosh disproves the dubious conclusion that the Reis map embodied Columbus's Third Voyage map of 1498, showing that it draws instead on the Second Voyage of 1493-1496. He also refutes the popular misinterpretation that Reis's depictions of Antarctica are evidence of either ancient civilizations or extraterrestrial visitation. McIntosh brings together all that has been previously known about the map and also assembles for the first time the translations of all inscriptions on the map and analyzes all place-names given for New World and Atlantic islands. His work clarifies long-standing mysteries and opens up new ways of looking at the history of exploration.
The Outlandish Companion Volume 1
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Author : Diana Gabaldon
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2015-06-25
The Outlandish Companion Volume 1 written by Diana Gabaldon and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-25 with Performing Arts categories.
Diana Gabaldon has captivated millions of readers with her critically acclaimed Outlander novels. In this beautifully illustrated compendium, Diana Gabaldon opens a door through the standing stones and offers a guided tour of what lies within. Including: · Full synopses of Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager and Drums of Autumn · A complete listing of the characters (fictional and historical) in the first four novels in the series, as well as family trees and genealogical notes · A comprehensive glossary and pronunciation guide to Gaelic terms and usage · The Gabaldon Theory of Time Travel, explained · Frequently asked questions to the author and her (sometimes surprising) answers · An annotated bibliography · Essays about medicine and magic in the eighteenth century, researching historical fiction, creating characters and more · Professionally cast horoscopes for Jamie and Claire · The making of the TV series: how we got there from here, and what happened next (including ‘My Brief Career as a TV Actor’)
The Outlandish Companion Revised And Updated
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Author : Diana Gabaldon
language : en
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Release Date : 2015-03-31
The Outlandish Companion Revised And Updated written by Diana Gabaldon and has been published by Delacorte Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-31 with Fiction categories.
Perfect for readers of the bestselling Outlander novels—and don’t miss The Outlandish Companion Volume Two! #1 New York Times bestselling author Diana Gabaldon has captivated millions of readers with her critically acclaimed Outlander novels, the inspiration for the Starz original series. From the moment Claire Randall stepped through a standing stone circle and was thrown back in time to the year 1743—and into a world that threatens life, limb, loyalty, heart, soul, and everything else Claire has—readers have been hungry to know everything about this world and its inhabitants, particularly a Scottish soldier named Jamie Fraser. In this beautifully illustrated compendium of all things Outlandish, Gabaldon covers the first four novels of the main series, including: • full synopses of Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, and Drums of Autumn • a complete listing of the characters (fictional and historical) in the first four novels in the series, as well as family trees and genealogical notes • a comprehensive glossary and pronunciation guide to Gaelic terms and usage • The Gabaldon Theory of Time Travel, explained • frequently asked questions to the author and her (sometimes surprising) answers • an annotated bibliography • essays about medicine and magic in the eighteenth century, researching historical fiction, creating characters, and more • professionally cast horoscopes for Jamie and Claire • the making of the TV series: how we got there from here, and what happened next (including “My Brief Career as a TV Actor”) • behind-the-scenes photos from the Outlander TV series set For anyone who wants to spend more time with the Outlander characters and the world they inhabit, Diana Gabaldon here opens a door through the standing stones and offers a guided tour of what lies within.
Flattening The Earth
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Author : John P. Snyder
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 1997-12-05
Flattening The Earth written by John P. Snyder and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-12-05 with History categories.
Cartographers have long grappled with the impossibility of portraying the earth in two dimensions. To solve this problem, mapmakers have created map projections. This work discusses and illustrates the known map projections from before 500BC to the present, with facts on their origins and use.
Collecting Antique Maps
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Author : Jonathan Potter
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
Collecting Antique Maps written by Jonathan Potter and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
Country Life Illustrated
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1907
Country Life Illustrated written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1907 with Country life categories.