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On The Map
Why the world looks the way it does
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On The Map
From Mappa Mundi to Google Maps - the bestselling Just My Type author turns his gaze to maps.
From Mappa Mundi to Google Maps - the bestselling Just My Type author turns his gaze to maps. Packed with accompanying map illustrations and images.
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Maps fascinate us. They chart our understanding of the world and they log our progress, but above all they tell our stories. From the early sketches of philosophers and explorers through to Google Maps and beyond, Simon Garfield examines how maps both relate and realign our history.
With a historical sweep ranging from Ptolemy to Twitter, Garfield explores the legendary, impassable (and non-existent) mountains of Kong, the role of cartography in combatting cholera, the 17th-century Dutch craze for Atlases, the Norse discovery of America, how a Venetian monk mapped the world from his cell, and the Muppets' knack for instant map travel. Along the way are pocket maps of dragons, Mars, murders, and more.
From the bestselling and widely-adored author of Just My Type, On The Map is a witty and irrepressible examination of where we've been, how we got there, and where we're going.
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On the Map by Simon Garfield is praised for its engaging exploration of map history. Reviews highlight Garfield's ability to infuse his narrative with enthusiasm and charm, making complex topics accessible and enjoyable. The book is described as both informative and entertaining, with Garfield's well-researched stories offering fascinating insights into the beauty and utility of maps. His captivating style and love of the subject shine throughout, providing a delightful reading experience.
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ISBN: 9781846685101
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 September 2013
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Profile Books Ltd
Edition: Main
Illustration: 60 ills
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 36.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 360g
Pages: 464
About the Author
Simon Garfield is the author of more than a dozen acclaimed books of non-fiction, including the international bestseller, Just My Type: A Book About Fonts, and a trilogy of edited diaries from the Mass Observation Archive, which includes the bestselling Our Hidden Lives. He lives in London and St Ives, with old maps lining the walls.
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