Willem Janszoon Blaeu, 1571-1638

The book ""Willem Janszoon Blaeu, 1571-1638: A Sketch Of His Life And Work, With An Especial Reference To His Large World Map Of 1605"" by Edward Luther Stevenson is a comprehensive biography of the Dutch cartographer Willem Janszoon Blaeu. The book explores the life and work of Blaeu, who was a prominent figure in the field of cartography during the 17th century. The author provides a detailed account of Blaeu's early life, his education, and his career as a cartographer. The book also focuses on Blaeu's most famous work, his large world map of 1605, which is considered one of the most important maps in the history of cartography. The author provides a detailed analysis of the map, discussing its features, its accuracy, and its impact on the field of cartography. The book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of cartography, and provides a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of the most important cartographers of the 17th century.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.