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Portolan Charts

- Their Origin And Characteristics, With A Descriptive List Of Those Belonging To The Hispanic Society Of America (1911)

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Portolan Charts: Their Origin And Characteristics, With A Descriptive List Of Those Belonging To The Hispanic Society Of America (1911) is a book written by Edward Luther Stevenson. The book is a comprehensive study of portolan charts, which are navigational maps used by sailors in the Mediterranean during the Middle Ages. The author explores the origin and characteristics of these charts, including their construction, use, and historical significance. The book also includes a descriptive list of portolan charts belonging to the Hispanic Society of America. This list provides a detailed account of each chart, including its provenance, date, and cartographer. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of cartography, navigation, or the Mediterranean world in the Middle Ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781166944537
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 114
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 210x279x6 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 277 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 17. december 2024
Forlænget returret til d. 31. januar 2025

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Portolan Charts: Their Origin And Characteristics, With A Descriptive List Of Those Belonging To The Hispanic Society Of America (1911) is a book written by Edward Luther Stevenson. The book is a comprehensive study of portolan charts, which are navigational maps used by sailors in the Mediterranean during the Middle Ages. The author explores the origin and characteristics of these charts, including their construction, use, and historical significance. The book also includes a descriptive list of portolan charts belonging to the Hispanic Society of America. This list provides a detailed account of each chart, including its provenance, date, and cartographer. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of cartography, navigation, or the Mediterranean world in the Middle Ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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