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The Golden Age of Maritime Maps: When Europe Discovered the World
The Golden Age of Maritime Maps When Europe Discovered the World
Author: Catherine Hofmann (Editor), Helene Richard (Editor), Emmanuelle Vagnon (Editor)
"Portolan charts," so called from the Italian adjective portolano, meaning "related to ports or harbours," were born during the 12th century in the maritime community. These charts, drawn on parchment and crisscrossed with lines referring to the compass directions, indicated the succession of ports and anchorages ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781770852389
ISBN-10: 1770852387
Publication Date: 9/12/2013
Pages: 256
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Publisher: Firefly Books
Book Type: Hardcover
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