The British Library Companion to Maps and MapmakingThis guide to maps and map-making combines dictionary and encyclopaedia formats to provide a comprehensive, accessible reference to geography and mapping. Over 350 entries are arranged alphabetically for ease of use, and illustrations include maps from all periods, portraits, and drawings or diagrams illustrating technical topics. Biographical entries include colourful details and anecdotes as well as the important facts about each individual's contribution to cartography. Most entries include suggestions for further reading and are cross-referenced to other articles. |
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| Title | The British Library Companion to Maps and Mapmaking |
| Author | Rebecca Stefoff |
| Contributor | British Library |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | British Library, 1995 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | Jan 7, 2011 |
| ISBN | 0712306501, 9780712306508 |
| Length | 303 pages |
| Export Citation | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |